Posting date: February 23, 2023

Job Title: Land Reclamation Crew Leader

Number of Vacancies: 4

Posting number: EX23-201

Status: Contract Positions

Estimated Probable Duration: April 24, 2023 to October 20, 2023

Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: No

Rate of Pay: $27.09 to $31.92 per

Initial Reporting Location: Frobisher
Eligible to Work from Home: No

Section: Strategic and Environmental Planning
Division: Planning Services
Department: Growth and Infrastructure

Main Function: Assist with the supervision of work crews under the Land Reclamation Program.

Duties: Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Land Reclamation and the day to day direction of the Land Reclamation Foreperson.

1. Responsible for ensuring safe operation and maintenance of project vehicles and equipment.

2. Supervise the day-to-day activities of a crew engaged in tree planting and regular land reclamation activities.

3. Ensure daily activities are conducted safely and efficiently with a minimum of inconvenience to the public.

4. Ensure proper management of seedling stock (e.g. proper storage, watering and handling to ensure maximum results).

5. Offer advice and direction to the crew on most effective method of proceeding with and completing tasks.

6. Drive project vehicles to deliver workers, materials and equipment to reclamation sites.

7. Operate project equipment (ATV, Argo) to deliver workers, materials and equipment within reclamation sites.

8. Develop and maintain a through working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.

9. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education and Training:

Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.

Additional educational initiatives to update and expand competencies.

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year of responsible and related experience.

Knowledge of:

CGS Land Reclamation process.

Abilities to:

Demonstrate supervisory skills.

Proven ability to work in a physically demanding position, outdoors in all weather conditions.

Personal Suitability:

Mental and physical fitness to perform essential job functions.

Language:

Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.

French verbal skills desirable.

Other:

May require the use of a personal or CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid Class “G” driver’s licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.

Successful completion of Canadian Safety Council ATV Training Course is an asset.

How to Apply:

Résumés quoting EX23-201 are invited and will be received by the City of Greater Sudbury’s Human Resources and Organizational Development Division, by e-mail at hrjobs@greatersudbury.ca or fax at 705-688-3979, for the above noted position until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023. Any application received after this deadline will not be considered.

For further instructions on how to apply to this position, please visit our How to Apply section.

All City of Greater Sudbury employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City's mandatory Vaccination Policy. Please do not submit your proof of vaccination with your resume. This information will only be required if you are selected as the candidate of choice.
All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to maintaining an equitable, inclusive, diverse and accessible work environment. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. To find out if you’re eligible and for more information, visit our Applicants Living Outside of Canada web page. If you received your education from an educational institution outside of Canada, a copy of your Word Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) document is required, along with your credentials. Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this competition only in accordance with The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.