Requirements:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must hold a Class 5 driver's license
• Awareness of occupational hazards and safe work habits to work in a busy municipal environment.
• Ability to work after hours, function as an on-call employee, and work shift work if required.
• The ability to work with a team as well as individually and to follow instructions of a foreman and /or supervisor
• NB Class three (3) driver's license with E endorsement (air brakes) would be considered an asset.
• Include a copy of your driver's abstract and license as it is required to consider your application.

Join our team as a Permanent Labourer with our Parks & Trees Department in Fredericton!

As a casual labourer with the City of Fredericton, you will be a vital member of the Parks an Trees Division, contributing to the health and beauty of Fredericton. Under the direction of the Supervisor at Parks & Trees, you will perform a variety of labour tasks within the division, which is physically strenuous in nature and involves the use of hand tools and/or manually operated equipment. Assignments will require the operation of Municipal vehicles. The ideal candidate will be a team player comfortable working in outdoor environments to support the beautification and upkeep of public spaces.

What You'll Do:

• Perform functions consistent with construction and maintenance of parks, trails, sports fields and public spaces.
• Performs related work as required.
• Ability to work after hours and shift work as required.
• Material handling with loader and tandem truck.
• Manufacturing of compost and topsoil.
• Care, maintain and operate equipment used to perform required duties.
• Loading tandem trucks and dump trailers.
• Position duties require heavy physical exertion.
• Working in a team environment or individually, as required.
• Perform other required duties of the division to a proficient and safe manner.
• Required to work in all weather conditions.

What You Bring:

• Positive contribution to your team and coworkers.
• Strong desire to work on a team to accomplish goals.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and the safety precautions necessary in work assignments.
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Loader Truck and /or/tandem truck experience is an asset
• "E" endorsement ( Air brake) would be considered an asset.

Perks:

• Cost-sharing benefits
• Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the city operates.
• Opportunities for growth in the position

Ready to be part of something exciting? Apply today!

How to apply:

• Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] on or before July 18, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. AST.

Applicants selected for an interview will also complete a timed, job related, physical test; they will also be required to provide a criminal record check (including vulnerable sector).

The City of Fredericton is an equal opportunity employer.

Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.