Reference Number: RG682490213

Date Posted: 09/17/2025

Country: Canada

Province: New Brunswick

City: Saint John

Job Type: Permanent

Salary Range: $0+

Job Description

Temporary Construction Labourer: Public Works

Wage: $20.54/hr

About the Company:

The City of Saint John is partnering with Drake International to welcome new and diverse talent as temporary labourers (40 hours per week) in Public Works.

About the Role:

Do you enjoy working outside? Do you have construction experience? Are you a hard-working, reliable team player who would like to add working for the city to your résumé? If you answered yes to the questions above, please read on! We are hiring team-oriented, motivated temporary employees to join the Public Works and Transportation team until early November.

What’s In It For You?

When you join the team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

A temporary position at $20.54 per hour until early November.
Monday to Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm
Personal Protective Equipment supplied (Excluding CSA approved work boots).

Key Responsibilities:

You will be working with our experienced outside labour force to provide the public with excellent service in:

Concrete sidewalk and curb repairs
Asphalt replacement and repair
Traffic line painting
Mowing
Litter-picking
Stormwater ditches and pipes
And more
Your training and experience will guide which assignments are given to you.

Qualifications:

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required.
Applicants must undergo a driver’s abstract review and a criminal background check as part of the hiring process.
Must have CSA approved work boots.
Road construction and/or highway control training/experience would be an asset.
You come to work every day in all weather, ready to work - and you're willing to work hard.
Able to perform a variety of physical tasks.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply directly to this posting, including your most up-to-date resume.

About Us:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups and who are qualified will be given preference at the time of selection.

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Introduce your friends to Drake and we will pay you up to $500* if we place your friend in a permanent position. You can also earn $50* if we place your friend in a temporary assignment. * Please see your local branch for details. (Offer not available in the province of BC)

Date Posted:
09/17/2025

Job Category:
Others

Job Location:
Saint John, New Brunswick

Job Type:
Permanent

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