Shop Labourer

POSITION: Shop Labourer

LOCATION: Dease Lake

STATUS: Full Time – Permanent Position

CLOSING DATE: September 17, 2024

Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) is looking for a Shop Labourer to join the Dease Lake team. You are a self-starter and team player. You are reliable and dependable. This position is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with the willingness to work extended hours as approved. All TNDC positions are paid in accordance with the BC Employment Standards Act.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the site supervisor, or designate, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Attend daily toolbox, safety and other meetings or discussions.
• Perform pre-shift trip safety inspections and complete daily equipment reports.
• Prepare working area and adhere to all job safety requirements prior to starting work.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• May be required to perform part delivery to various TNDC jobsites within the Tahltan territory.
• Participate in any other specified training as recommended.
• Assist in general labour and other duties as required.
• Clean and organize shop, sea cans and yard.
• Pressure wash equipment as directed.
• Shovel snow in the winter, sweep walks in the summer.
• Required to do janitorial work in the office.
• Assist mechanics and welders with their projects.
• Assist in the warehouse, shipping and receiving and parts stocking/issuing.

Qualifications

• Local to the Dease Lake area.
• Have a mechanical aptitude.
• Experience working in the industry would be an asset, but not a requirement.
• Valid driver’s license required; must be able to provide current driving record.
• Valid Occupational First Aid (OFA) and WHMIS certificates preferred.
• Ability or willingness to learn to operate skid steer as required.
• Experience working in a mechanical setting is required.
• Proven commitment to safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Able to take direction, follow instructions, adapt to changing priorities and multi-task.
• Strong work ethic with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A team player who works respectfully and cooperatively with others.

Conditions of Employment

• Pass mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and fitness for work assessment.
• Physically fit to meet job requirements; able to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to maintain performance during duration of shift and extreme weather conditions.