Labourer – Unionized Seasonal

The Town of Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s is seeking the services of an energetic and well-organized individual to provide general supportive tasks for the Public Works Department. The Town of Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 10 education.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is required.
• Must be capable of being insured (and maintaining continuity) under the Town’s normal insurance policy.
• Valid Emergency First Aid Certificate.
• A clear Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Code of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Customer service experience and experience in a municipal environment would be considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Superior interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Superior time management and priority setting skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional effective working relationship with other departments and to interact with all levels of employees, Town officials, and the public.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in decision making.
• Efficient use of technology.
• Ability to read, update, and maintain various records and files.
• Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and able to support a work environment based on cooperation and respect.
• Ability to show initiative and effectively complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the essential functions of this position, there is frequent need to stand, walk, sit, and lift and/or move 20 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of this position in the field, there is potential for exposure to disagreeable environmental factors, such as outside weather conditions, dampness/humidity, vehicular traffic, and unrestrained animals.
• Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects (50-100 pounds).

Rate of Pay

As per collective agreement.

To Apply

As posted, the deadline for applications is Friday July 3, 2026 at 4:00pm. Please submit your resume package no later than this date to be considered as an internal candidate.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Public Works Employment Opportunity

Town of Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s

1119 Thorburn Road, Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s A1M 1T6

Fax: (709)895-3780

Email: [email protected]

*If you are submitting via email, please use the subject line Employment Opportunity-Labourer.