Position: Atoskewin Labourer-Department: Public Works

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Summary:

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking Labourer to support essential community services with a core focus on funeral preparation, elder assistance and groundskeeping. This role demands flexible working hours, physical stamina and a deep sense of responsibility to serve the community with respect and care – especially during sensitive times. This position plays a vital role in honoring traditions, supporting elders, and maintaining sacred spaces.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Funeral & Wake Support

· Assist HEO (Heavy Equipment Operator) with grave digging

· Split and prepare wood for ceremonial use

· Construct wooden crosses as needed, including late-night and weekend requests

· Deliver wood to wakes regardless of time, based on family needs

· Support other crews with cemetery cleaning and grass cutting

· Prepare funeral sites by hauling wood, coal, and diesel the night before

· Start overnight burns to thaw ground for next-day services

· Maintain readiness for funeral-related tasks at any hour

Elder Assistance

· Provide lawn care services for elders

· Assist with moving household items and furniture

· Haul garbage and debris as requested

· Offer respectful and patient support to elders in the community

Groundskeeping & Lawn Care

· Maintain cemeteries and elder properties with regular lawn care

· Operate lawn mowers and power equipment safely

· Assist with townsite beautification projects

· Support 3 Mile Site operations when staff are on leave

· Use chainsaws for felling, bucking, and splitting wood as needed

· Keep yard areas clean and organized for a tidy, professional appearance

Shop & Equipment Maintenance

· Clean and maintain shop trucks and workspaces

· Organize tool rooms, inventory tools and power equipment

· Ensure all equipment is stored properly and ready for use

Requirements & Expectations

· Valid Driver’s License (DL) required

· Reliable personal transportation is a must

· Willingness to work outdoors in cold and harsh conditions

· Available for overtime, weekend shifts and on-call duties

· Willing to learn and safely operate power equipment

· Strong team player with a positive attitude and work ethic

· Responsible for keeping shop truck clean, organized, and maintained

· Commitment to safety in all aspects of job duties

· Follow instructions from Manager or Foreman for any labor-related tasks

Preferred Qualities

· Experience in manual labor or groundskeeping

· Familiarity with basic tools and machinery

· Respectful and compassionate demeanor, especially when assisting elders or supporting funeral

· Ability to work independently and take initiative

Qualifications:

· A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

· Physically fit for manual labor and the ability to lift heavy objects up to 60 lbs outdoors in various weather conditions

· Knowledge of safety practices and the ability to operate waste collection vehicles

· Strong coordination and organizational skills

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Good written and verbal communication skills

· Determination to set and manage priorities to meet deadlines.

· Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

· Ability to follow safety protocols and procedures

· Must submit a resume, a clear criminal record check, a valid driver’s license, and have own transportation

· May be subject to drug and alcohol testing

Closing Date: November 5, 2025

Please submit resume’, along with qualifying documents ( ie, Driver’s License, Criminal Record Check, etc.) to Samson Cree Nation Personnel Department

*** ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCREENED***

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN THE ABOVE INFORMATION OR WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW

FOR APPLICATIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Samson Cree Nation Telephone: (780) 585-3793

Personnel Department Ext: 107

P.O. Box 159 Fax: (780) 585-2088

Maskwacis, Alberta, T0C1N0

Email: personnel.179@gmail.com