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Position Description

Job posting closes: June 16th, 2026 at 5:00pm Yukon Standard Time

At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workspace, confronting racism and biases for fairness and equity while advancing reconciliation and accessibility

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term or casual vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union. 

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.

Labourer, Waste Services

Job Code: 254
Department: Water & Waste Services

Job Summary:

The incumbent provides assistance to the Waste Services or Compost Leadhand in completing their assigned tasks. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides general labourer duties including but not limited to litter clean-up, shoveling, sweeping, clearing brush & snow, etc.
2. Transports materials, assists with cart deliveries and repairs.
3. Accepts and consolidates household hazardous waste from public drop-off.
4. Observes and reports issues to appropriate staff.
5. Prepares and maintains accurate records.
6. Performs flagging and traffic control duties.
7. Cleans and organizes various areas of the Waste Management Facility.
8. Directs facility users to appropriate disposal areas.
9. Acts as Operator, Waste Services as assigned.
10. Follows, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.
11. Other related duties.

This description contains elements necessary for identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Category Trades, Transport, Operators & Labourers

Position Requirements 

Working Conditions:

Exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, odours, bodily fluids, waste, hazardous materials, temperature extremes, inclement weather, noise requiring hearing protection. Ability to lift up to 23 kg on a regular basis.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•  Grade 10.
•  6 months previous related experience
•  3 months on the job training.
•  Class 5 drivers license
•  Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR Level C.
•  Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public and providing assistance in a variety of situations.

Additional certification required within one and a half years of employment includes but not limited to:

WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Examples of Equipment to Operate:

Pickup truck, 1-ton truck, hand and power tools, chainsaw, cut-off saw, water pumps, generators, composting and landfill equipment, communications equipment and computer applications such as Outlook and ERP software.

Accommodation Requests:

Shortlisted candidates who require accommodation or have accessibility needs during the selection process are encouraged to reach out to the Recruiter and make requests to ensure their full participation. The City of Whitehorse is committed to reviewing requests and making arrangements for reasonable accommodation and accessibility requests. You may email Recruiter.Name@whitehorse.ca and careers@whitehorse.ca.

Other Details:

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at https://www.whitehorse.ca/our-government/employment/how-to-apply/. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at careers@whitehorse.ca.

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume. 

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process. 

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview. 

Employment Contract YEU Local Y046

Range $28.67 - $33.73

Hours Per Week 5 X 8 Hours

Guaranteed Minimum Hours 40

Organizational Unit City of Whitehorse -> Operations -> Water and Waste Services

Location City of Whitehorse - Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1C2 CA (Primary)