We're Hiring - Labourers Seasonal Position

Seasonal Position - May to October 2025

The City of Portage la Prairie is accepting resumes for the position of Labourers for the 2025 season. Under the close supervision of designated City staff, labourers perform a variety of manual labour tasks in conjunction with City seasonal activities. Labourers must be available to work at various City facilities. 

Qualifications include completion of Grade 10 and a valid Class 5 driver’s license is required. Please indicate on your resume if you have First Aid, Confined Space Training, and Air Brakes.  Hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with ½ hour for lunch.

The wage for this position is $20.59 per hour. This is a unionized position and is subject to all terms and conditions of the collective agreement or subsequent amending agreements.

Please forward resumes to the attention of the Human Resources Officer, via email to hr@city-plap.com or drop off at City Hall, 97 Saskatchewan Ave. East, Portage la Prairie.  Applications must be received no later than 4:30 pm on Wednesday March 26th, 2025 and marked Competition # 2025-04.

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Portage la Prairie is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted.  If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation.