Career Opportunity – Landfill Attendant, Public Works

 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Directing vehicle traffic at the landfill
• Maintaining landfill shop, catch fence, and building
• Performing basic clean up of site and facilities as required
• Observing safe work practices; including maintaining work areas in a safe condition
• Provide monthly written updates to Chief and Council regarding activities and progress, including community trends or waste management issues encountered
• Other duties assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Knowledge and respect for NCN’s culture, traditions, and practices.
• Basic math skills
• Able to follow oral and or written instruction
• Able to lift up to 60lbs
• Comfortable with exposure to weather conditions, fumes, dust, and hazardous chemicals
• Grade 12 education with a combination of experience may be accepted.
• Experience in environmental services, including project management and supervision would be an asset.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Ability to interpret, implement and adhere to the organisational policies and procedures of the First Nation.
• Understand of current issues, challenges and opportunities for waste minimization in Manitoba and in particular, NCN and First Nation communities
• Knowledge and experience in developing, implementing and monitoring Best Management Practices and/or First Nations laws for environmental impact assessments and environmental protection
• Familiarity with Health and Safety requirements
• Trouble shooting and problem solving skills
• Must be self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Experience in social media and MS Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)

If you are interested, please forward your cover letter, Criminal Records Check and resume to:

Lorna Hart, Interim Human Resource Director

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation

Phone: (204) 484-2604

Fax: 484-2588

Email: [email protected]