Posted 5 months ago
Skilled Labourer
@ City of Humboldt
Humboldt, Saskatchewan
Overview
The City of Humboldt is hiring a full-time Skilled Labourer in its Department of Public Works, a temporary role with potential to become permanent. The work covers operating city equipment and tools, water and sewer excavation, road construction and repair, and general duties, with an on-call rotation requiring on-site response. The posting states a starting rate of $27.52 per hour, a pension plan, paid vacation, and general hours Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Pay:
$27.52 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate the City's basic equipment and tools
- Participate in water and sewer excavations
- Carry out road construction and repair activities
- Take part in on-call rotation with on-site response
- Perform other general duties assigned
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 or GED
- Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver's licence
- Class 3A licence is an asset
- First Aid and CPR is an asset
- Satisfactory criminal record check and driver's abstract
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid & CPR, WHMIS, Ground Disturbance, Traffic Control/Flagging, Rigging |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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City of Humboldt
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Full company description
Humboldt is a diverse business, service, manufacturing, mining and agricultural community at the centre of the region's prosperity. The aim is to attract skilled workers from Canada and around the world as well as encourage the development of businesses and services that support our role as a regional hub. Visit www.humboldt.ca/business for additional information and referral services (including a comprehensive directory and list of resources) for entrepreneurs and businesses in the region.
- LinkedIn followers
- 242
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 38
- Reported office locations
- 715 Main Street, Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0, CA
- 619 17th Street, Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0, CA
- Other recorded names
- City of Humboldt
- City of Humboldt, Saskatchewan
- Specialties
- Corporate Services
- Community & Leisure Services
- Cultural & Museum Services
- Planning & Engineering Services
- and Communications & Community Development
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Humboldt is a diverse business, service, manufacturing, mining and agricultural community at the centre of the region's prosperity. The aim is to attract skilled workers from Canada and around the world as well as encourage the development of businesses and services that support our role as a regional hub. Visit www.humboldt.ca/business for additional information and referral services (including a comprehensive…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Humboldt, SK |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1905 |
| Specialties | Corporate ServicesCommunity & Leisure ServicesCultural & Museum ServicesPlanning & Engineering Servicesand Communications & Community Development |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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Overview:
As part of the Department of Public Works, the City of Humboldt is currently seeking to fill one (1) temporary, full-time Skilled Labourer position. This position has the potential to be permanent.
Skilled Labourers shall be able to operate the City’s basic equipment and tools, participate in water and sewer excavations, road construction and repair activities, and all other general duties assigned. Desired skills include basic carpentry and mechanical principles, knowledge of safety practices and procedures, have good decision-making abilities, the ability to remain calm during stressful situations, and possess strong communication skills. Must be able to work in a team setting and alone or with minimal supervision.
This role requires participation in an on-call rotation with timely on-site response when needed. As a result, preference will be given to local candidates or those open to relocating to Humboldt.
Qualifications:
- Completion of Grade 12 or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)
- Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s License
- Class 3A Driver’s License is an asset
- First Aid & CPR is an asset
- WHMIS, Ground Disturbance, Traffic Control/Flagging, and Rigging training are assets, but the City is willing to train
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
Compensation:
- This is an in-scope position under CUPE 2359. Starting rate of pay is $27.52 per hour.
- Employees are eligible for the employer matched defined pension plan, annual paid vacation days, and a comprehensive health and wellness plan.
- General work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with a 1-hour lunch.
- Once all requirements are met, on-call participation is expected and is a shared responsibility throughout the department with 4 to 6 weeks on-call per year.
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