Weelateexung Trail Workers

  • CompanyEelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation)
  • Job TypeMaintenance
  • Required ExperienceExperience working outdoors environment, seasonal work (i.e. Lawn maintenance, snow removal, tree removal, etc.)
  • Job TypeContract, Full Time
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline07/25/2024

Job Description

Weelateexung Trail Workers (3)

The Delaware Nation Council is currently accepting applications for Weelateexung Nature Trail Workers (3) positions within the Delaware Nation organization.

SUPERVISION:
The Weelateexung Trail Workers shall be under the supervision of the Public Works Manager.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
Short Term Contract position (16 weeks)

SCOPE:

The Weelateexung Trail Workers will be responsible for the Trail development and maintenance in coordination with Public Works where applicable.

Also maintaining the Weelateexung Trail, Walking trail and other duties for Public Works.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (to include but not be limited to the following):

  • Ensure grounds are maintained and kept clean of garbage and debris.
  • Maintain daily records.
  • Ensure signs are erect.
  • Sign installation/repair.
  • Construction/repairing erosion control structures.
  • Weed eating when necessary.
  • Special Events (Pow Wow, Fair etc.) if needed
  • Trail Bed construction and repair.
  • Brush clearing and chainsaw cutting.
  • Seating construction.

OTHER DUTIES:
May be required to assist with other programs, services or projects as time permits (i.e.) cemetery, cenotaph, ground maintenance, housing, etc.)

Job Summary

Location:
Weelateexung Trail
Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation)

Industry
Public Works Maintenance and Weelateexung Nature Trail

Job Status:
Short Term Contract
– 16 weeks
35 hours / week

Salary:
To Be Determined

CLOSING DATE:
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 4:00 pm

Experience and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Familiarity with the Delaware Nation community
  • Groundskeeping experience.
  • Experience working outdoors environment, seasonal work (i.e. Lawn maintenance, snow removal, tree removal, etc.)
  • Chainsaw certification, or willing to obtain
  • First aid certification, or willing to obtain
  • Whims certification, or willing to obtain
  • Experience using chainsaw, weed eater, lawnmower, shovel, and/or operation of other motorized
    equipment.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours (nights, days, and weekends) as required.
  • Able to work in hot temperatures
  • Able to work together as a team
  • Able to work with minimal supervision
  • Successful application must provide an acceptable, recent CPIC
  • G-License is an asset

How to Apply

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

All interested candidates, please submit a Cover Letter (Outlining your qualifications as per job posting), Resume and 3 Current References (names only) (2 work related and 1 character) to:

Director of Operations
Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit Administration Office
14760 School House Line,
Thamesville, Ontario N0P 2K0
Marked: CONFIDENTIAL – Trail Workers – Public Works Dept.

By: Thursday, July 25, 2024 @4:00 Pm.

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit gives preference to First Nation applications as permitted by Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

While we sincerely appreciate all applicants, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Please not the selected candidate will be required to submit a current CPC/Vulnerable Sector Search and consent to a background reference check.