Employment Opportunities – Town of Neepawa

Public Works Supervisor

The Town of Neepawa is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of Public Works Supervisors. Reporting directly to the Manager of Operations, the Public Works Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Public Works Department, including Parks and Cemetery.

The successful candidate will possess a high level of maturity with proven management and leadership skills to develop an effective and efficient team with the ability to implement the overall strategic direction for all functions of the Public Works department.

Range of Pay: $30.44 to $34.44 dependent upon qualifications and experience. (2024 rates)

Applications, including cover letter and resume, will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2025 at:

Town of Neepawa, Box 339, 275 Hamilton St., Neepawa MB R0J 1H0
Fax (204) 476-7624, or Email: operations@neepawa.ca

Thank you to all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Public Works Supervisor Job Description

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Public Works Lead Hand

The Town of Neepawa is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of Public Works Lead Hand. Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor, the Public Works Lead Hand will work in collaboration with the Supervisor to oversee and hold responsibility for the daily operations of Public Works and other duties as may be assigned.

General Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Plans, supervises, directs and controls, under the Direction of the Public Works Supervisor, the activities of employees and contractors on maintenance repair and capital construction projects in Public Works;
• Performs labour duties and operation of equipment for Public Works department or any other Department of the Town of Neepawa, as required;
• Flushes sewer mains and water mains;
• Provides maintenance, construction and repair of water and waste water infrastructure systems, including pipe laying to designed grades, backfilling and compaction of trench areas;
• Provides building service connections such as tapping water and sewer service to main lines;
• Repairs, constructs and maintains curbs and sidewalks, roads and walkways;
• Provides traffic services, such as sign postings;
• Checks equipment regularly and reports deficiencies;
• Assists in the maintenance of vehicles and equipment;
• Performs manual labour duties under varied weather conditions;

Range of Pay: $27.36-28.66 dependent upon qualifications and experience. (2024 rates)

Applications, including cover letter and resume, will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2025 at:

Town of Neepawa, Box 339, 275 Hamilton St., Neepawa MB R0J 1H0
Fax (204) 476-7624, or Email: operations@neepawa.ca

Thank you to all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Public Works Lead Hand Job Description

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Skilled Labourer III – Public Works

The Town of Neepawa is accepting applications for a Skilled Labourer III within the Department of Public Works to work under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor or Lead Hand

The Successful Candidate will:

Perform labour duties and operation of small tools and equipment for various public works, parks and cemetery operations.
Compliance with safety policies and standard operating procedures;
Maintain confidentiality for all work which is undertaken;
Flushing of sewer mains and watermains;
Maintenance, construction and repair of water and waste water infrastructure systems including pipe laying to designed grades, backfilling and compaction of trench area;
Building service connections such as tapping water and sewer service to main lines;
Construction, repairs and maintenance of curbs, sidewalks, asphalt road and walkways;
Traffic services such as sign posting;
Check equipment regularly, report deficiencies; assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance;
Perform manual labour duties under varied weather conditions;
Maintain effective public relations with staff members and the public;
Be responsible for clean-up after every activity;
Perform other duties as assigned;

Range of Pay: $23.73 – $25.01 per hour (2024 rates).

Applications, including cover letter and resume, will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2025 at:

Town of Neepawa, Box 339, 275 Hamilton St., Neepawa MB R0J 1H0
Fax (204) 476-7624, or Email: operations@neepawa.ca

The Town of Neepawa is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation.

Skilled Labourer III 2025 Job Description

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Municipal Building Cleaning Tender

The Town of Neepawa is accepting applications for the Municipal Building Cleaning Tender,
commencing January 1, 2025 for a one-year term.

The Town of Neepawa is inviting interested parties to tender on a (5) five year cleaning contract of the following:

Town Civic Administration Office
The Flats Building
The Fire Hall
RCMP Building

Walk-throughs will be held December 2, 9:00am, starting at the Town Office.

Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. December 6, 2024. Tender documents must be sealed in an envelope.

2025 to 2029 Cleaning Tender Documents

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Animal Control Officer Contract

The Town of Neepawa is accepting applications for the Animal Control Officer contract,
commencing January 1, 2025 for a one-year term.

The successful contractor will:

Provide equipment and labour necessary for the performance and enforcement of animal control;
Be responsible for ensuring all dogs and cats captured are delivered to the pound and that all necessary paperwork is completed;
Be responsible for ensuring that all wild animals are safely disposed of and work in conjunction with Manitoba Conservation when necessary;
Handling and dealing with complaints.

The successful contractor must:

Maintain a valid class 5 drivers license;
Be available or have a designate available 24/7 for Town emergencies;
Be able to work independently of instruction and perform services in a good and workmanlike manner;

Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. December 2, 2024.

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Water and Wastewater Operator (Term)

Please click here for details

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CAMPGROUND MANAGER – Request for Quote – 2025 Camping Season

Please click here for the RFQ Package

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PUBLIC WORKS SKILLED LABOURER III – 1 YEAR TERM

The Town of Neepawa is accepting application for a full time, 1 year term Skilled Labourer III position within the Department of Public Works to work under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor or Lead Hand.

Reports To: Public Works Supervisor

Qualifications:

Grade 12 or G.E.D.;
Must possess and maintain a minimum valid Class 5 Manitoba Drivers License; however, Class 1 or Class 3 with air is preferred;
Must be mechanically inclined;
Able to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision;
Must be willing to take, or have successfully completed, courses such as Standard First Aid and CPR Training, Workplace Safety & Health, equipment operation training and any other position related training as required;
Successful completion, or willing to complete by 2026: Class I & II certification in both Water Distribution & Waste Water Collection through the Manitoba Water and Waste Water Association;
Physically capable of performing all of the required job duties such as lifting/carrying 0-25 kg, walking on rough terrain, sitting and standing for prolonged periods, climbing stairs and ladders, crouching, kneeling, bending, twisting, operating vehicles and wearing of personal protective equipment. A medical note from may be required to verify fitness and ability.

Demonstrated ability and/or aptitude to operate safely and maintain with minimal instruction:

Large and small lawn mowers, grass whip
Back hoe, loader, skid steer
Water tapping machine
Vibratory compactor
Half ton truck up to and including four-ton truck, standard transmission trucks
SCTV sewer camera
Steamer
Sweeper
Jackhammer
Concrete and asphalt applicators
Other associated equipment

General Duties and Responsibilities (includes but is not limited to):

Perform labour duties and operation of small tools and equipment for various public works, parks and cemetery operations;
Compliance with safety policies and standard operating procedures;
Maintain confidentiality for all work which is undertaken;
Flushing of sewer mains and watermains;
Maintenance, construction and repair of water and waste water infrastructure systems including pipe laying to designed grades, backfilling and compaction of trench area;
Building service connections such as tapping water and sewer service to main lines;
Construction, repairs and maintenance of curbs, sidewalks, asphalt road and walkways;
Traffic services such as sign posting;
Check equipment regularly, report deficiencies; assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance;
Perform manual labour duties under varied weather conditions;
Maintain effective public relations with staff members and the public;
Be responsible for clean-up after every activity;
Perform other duties as assigned;

The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed under the position title, or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work. All new employees will be cross trained so that they can perform duties in Parks, Public Works, Cemetery, Wastewater Treatment and Water Treatment.

Certain training requirements necessitate individuals to attend training outside of Neepawa for periods of up to one week. Further, employees have the ability to participate in professional development courses and trade shows that may require travel to various locations in Manitoba. Attendance at these training session and events is covered by the employer.

Position Conditions: This is a full-time permanent position of 40 hours per week. Although limited in scope, individuals must be able to work some flexible shift work when required, including overtime and on-call work. This position is offered in accordance with the conditions identified in the Collective Agreement between the Town of Neepawa and CUPE Local 1735-01.

Range of Pay: $23.73 – $25.01 per hour (2024 rates).

Applications, including cover letter and resume, will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. October 21, 2024 at:

Town of Neepawa, Box 339, 275 Hamilton St., Neepawa MB R0J 1H0

Fax (204) 476-7624, or Email: operations@neepawa.ca