Highlights of the job

We are hiring up to twenty-six (26) full time temporary Labourer 2 positions (for up to 24 months), to join our crews in areas of Water D&T; Maintenance or Construction working out of the Aurum location in Edmonton, AB!

EPCOR Water Services is looking for self-motivated and hard-working individuals with previous labourer experience to work outdoors in all weather conditions to operate and maintain the water distribution & transmission network in Edmonton, AB.

What you’d be responsible for

Reporting to the Manager of Water D&T; System Maintenance or the Manager of Water D&T; Construction the Labourer 2 position is accountable for, but not limited to:

- Repairing water mains, valves, hydrants and other assets.
- Operating valves.
- Flushing and repairing hydrants.
- Performing hydrant flow tests.
- Completing black dirt and concrete restoration.
- Driving EPCOR vehicles to move tools & equipment to and from the job site.
- Use of hand tools, power tools, pumps, and other equipment.
- Supporting excavation crews to complete underground repairs on the water network.
- Updating the system and maintaining accurate records.
- Making safety a priority and supporting the achievement of a "zero injury" culture.
- Demonstrating a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented, easy to do business with manner of working.
- Various other duties related to operations and maintenance of the water distribution system as assigned.

What’s required to be successful

- Successfully attained a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent level of secondary education.

- A minimum of 1 year of related labour experience.

- Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License

- Limited to 6 demerits or less (prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be valuated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file)

- A Driver Abstract (5yr. Commercial type) will be required.





- Ability to qualify for and maintain an EPCOR driver's permit.

- Demonstrated capability to meet the physical demands of the position (clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing will be required) including:

- Lifting/carrying weights up to 22kg (50lbs) on a daily basis

- Working outdoors in all weather conditions

- Security Background Clearance (criminal check) and professional (work related) reference checks will be required.

You have a strong commitment to public health, safety, and the environment. You are successful working in a team or unsupervised, in a busy and occasionally stressful environment. You take initiative, adapt to change, and continually look for ways improve the team’s processes.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: CUPE30, Class: 7702

Starting Wage: $27.51 per hour

- _Final _w_age _placement will be determined at the time of selection

A number of these positions are only required until the fall of 2025, while others may have the chance to work up to 24 months as required by operations.

Application deadline : February 28, 2025

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Please note the following information:

- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
- If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
- A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.

📌 Labourer 2 - Water Distribution and Transmission (Temporary) (Edmonton)
🏢 EPCOR
📍 Edmonton