Summer Student, Labourer (Fort Chipewyan), Northeastern Alberta (Fort Chipewyan)

Requisition ID:

4157

Affiliation:

CUPE Municipal

Position Type:

Seasonal Student

Fixed Term Duration:

Approximately two (2) months - July&August

Number of Openings:

3

Bi-weekly Working Hours:

80 hours bi-weekly

Shift/Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Department/ Branch:

Indigenous&Rural Relations, Rural Operations - Fort Chipewyan

Job Location:

Fort Chipewyan

Pay Level:

PL5 (70%)

Rate:

$28.74

COLA:

Bi-Weekly - $480

About The Department The Indigenous and Rural Relations department is dedicated to fostering strong, respectful, and collaborative relationships with Indigenous and rural communities across the region. The team ensures that municipal programs, services, and decisions are informed by meaningful engagement, cultural awareness and a commitment to reconciliation.

Key Functions Of The Department

Leading engagement and consultation with Indigenous and rural communities.

Supporting cultural awareness and reconciliation initiatives across the Municipality.

Developing and maintaining protocols that respect Indigenous traditions and practices.

Providing advice and guidance to Council and administration on Indigenous and rural matters.

Advocating for the unique needs and priorities of rural communities.

Partnering on community development projects that enhance inclusion, sustainability and quality of life.

Responsibilities These are Summer Student positions working eighty (80) hours bi-weekly, within the Rural Operations (Fort Chipewyan) Branch of the Indigenous&Rural Relations Department. Under close supervision, the Summer Student Labourer, Fort Chipewyan will perform manual labour duties involved in the maintenance of a variety of municipal buildings and grounds in the Fort Chipewyan region. Tasks include, but are not limited to, cleaning and maintaining all assigned areas and facilities, operating a variety of small equipment and hand/power tools of a limited-skill nature, and performing other general labourer duties.

Qualifications

Ability to understand instructions and safety procedures.

Ability to demonstrate dependability and reliability.

Ability to work collaboratively and productively with co-workers and actively contribute to team activities.

Must be able to listen attentively and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Ability to perform manual labour for extended periods of time and in all weather conditions.

A positive attitude towards work and safety.

Ability to speak Cree or Dene is an asset.

General math, numeracy, and reading skills.

Education

Preference will be given to students who are graduating from high school this year (June 2026), or those who graduated and obtained their high school diploma within the last 2 years and are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution for the Fall 2026 semester.

Safety As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others,as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

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