CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

 

The Calgary Zoological Society, which operates the Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden and Prehistoric Park, is dedicated to recreation, education, conservation, and wildlife research. Our staff and volunteers are what make us a success in these activities and keep us focused on our commitment to providing outstanding recreation for the whole family.  If you would like to be part of this team, we have the following Full-time employment opportunity available:

Construction Labourer

The Facilities Department is currently seeking a labourer whose general responsibilities will be ensuring that all assigned duties and tasks are carried out in a timely, efficient, and safe manner every day. 

Successful applicant will have:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in related construction field
  • Minimum of 2 years experience operating small and large equipment such as tampers, packers, roller, jackhammer, concrete drill mixers and pumps, man lifts, and, forklifts
  • Bobcat experience with attachments is a must
  • Mechanical training would be an asset
  • Must have good communication and organizational skills
  • Customer service orientated
  • Valid 5th class Alberta driver’s license with a maximum of 6 demerits
  • Must have valid first aid and WHMIS

The responsibilities of this position are:

  • Assist trades as required with small construction projects
  • Moving furniture, equipment and materials
  • May be required to operate small and large equipment in order to effectively carry out duties
  • Ensure that tools and equipment used are kept in good working order
  • Other various duties as assigned

Physical Demands:  This position requires the individual to work under various conditions including: adverse weather conditions, heights, physical demands (heavy lifting, walking, etc.) confined spaces, pungent odours, animals, and zoo visitors.

The Calgary Zoological Society offers a competitive compensation package, group benefits, employer matching RRSP program, uniforms (indoor and outdoor) are provided, free on grounds parking, discounts on food and gift shop purchases, discounts on education programs, a complimentary annual pass for you and your family as well as the opportunity to work in a park full of wild animals; did you ever think you could spend your lunch break with a giraffe everyday? 

To join the Zoo crew, please send your resume and covering letter to:

Human Resources
The Calgary Zoological Society
1300 Zoo Road N.E.
Calgary , Alberta T2E 7V6
Fax: (403) 695-3807
hr@calgaryzoo.ab.ca		 No phone inquiries please.  All applicants are thanked in advance and advised that only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.