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Description

The Town of La Ronge is a scenic lake side community offering a full range of services and amenities located in the heart of Northern Saskatchewan with a population of approximately 3,000. This community offers progressive growth amidst the natural beauty of the areas surrounding Lac La Ronge Provincial Park and is an outdoor recreation paradise where year-round activities such as fishing, hiking and skiing are unlimited. Visitors travel from around the globe to experience the outdoor adventures that this region offers and La Ronge is the hub of that region. The Town of La Ronge is a progressive organization, offering a challenging and dynamic work environment where diversity, open communication, frequent exchange of ideas and teamwork across all departments assists us in providing exceptional customer service. The Town has a strong, inclusive, family-oriented, and progressive team, to meet the needs of a growing community.
The Town of La Ronge is seeking an enthusiastic individual to perform the duties of an equipment operator within the Public Works department. Reporting directly to the Transportation Lead Hand, this position will be responsible for performing general labour, maintenance, and repair associated with Town roads, ditches, sidewalks and public works facilities. Physical labour, including the use of small tools, and activities such as asphalt crack sealing are also required. As a condition of employment, the individual is expected to work year-round in a variety of weather conditions, and weekend or evening work may be required to assist with departmental operations. This is a full-time permanent position.
Qualifications for the position include: Grade 12 or equivalency; a valid class 5 Saskatchewan drivers license with air brake endorsement; and physically aptitude and able to lift up to 50lbs. Experience as an equipment operator, including operating a variety of heavy duty equipment, is considered an asset.