Job Title: General Labourer (Full-Time Permanent Position)

Location: Rural Municipality of Cartier 28 PR 248 S – Elie, Manitoba

Overview The RM of Cartier is situated between Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie on the Trans Canada Highway and is centrally located between its neighbouring municipalities of St. Francois Xavier, Headingley, Macdonald, Grey, and Portage La Prairie. It has 5 wards and spans 553.4 square kilometres. Cartier is a growing rural municipality seeing continued expansion in its business/economic, community, and residential regions.

Job Summary The RM of Cartier is seeking a full-time General Labourer to join our Public Works team.

Experience as a general labourer in the past will be considered an asset. Past experience operating small pieces of equipment like push and riding lawnmowers, snow-throwers, and the like are also valuable. The willingness to learn how to operate various pieces of smaller equipment is key.

The candidate must be physically capable to do a wide array of work. If you have the requisite experience and qualifications and are passionate about assisting the RM of Cartier in the delivery of core services to the public, we invite you to apply for this position.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

· Involvement in road infrastructure maintenance and repair.

· Involvement in ditching and drainage activities.

· Contributing to appropriate and assigned asset management activities.

· Involvement in facilities / building maintenance and repair.

· Performing daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment.

· Ensuring the Public Works shop and work areas are kept clean and organized.

· Manual labour and other duties as assigned.

· Demonstrating continuous efforts to improve operations and work cooperatively with the Public Works team.





· Demonstrating a willingness and ability to work with little supervision.

· This position requires being on call on occasion with the ability to quickly respond to such calls as required.

· This position also requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Required Qualifications, Experiences, and Competencies

· Valid Class 5 Manitoba driver’s license.

· Physical ability to perform manual labour.

· General Labourer experience.

· Capability to use mobile phones and drop GPS pins

· Willingness to work outside in all 4 seasons.

· Prior experience operating small equipment or machines.

· Knowledge of equipment safety and equipment maintenance.

· High level of personal integrity, strong work ethic, and a professional/mature demeanor.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work with little supervision.

· Ability to deal with people tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally.

· Must have a functional command of the English language.

Preferred Qualifications, Experiences, and Competencies

· Grade 12, GED, or Mature High School Diploma.

· Other Valid Manitoba driver’s license classes will be considered an asset.

· Mechanical aptitude with an ability to perform routine maintenance tasks.

· Any other technical skills (carpentry, electrical, welding, etc.) are considered an asset.

Please send a resume in confidence to:

[email protected]

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation related to any materials or activities used throughout the selection process are encouraged to contact our office at

(204) 353-2214 to discuss and make these arrangements.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will occur as applications / resumes are received.

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 General Labourer (Cartier)
🏢 Rural Municipality of Cartier
📍 Cartier