As employees of the Town of Oxbow, we are proud of our community and look for ways to make a difference. We enjoy a workplace that strives for excellence, innovation, and opportunities for growth.  

TOWN OF OXBOW – SUMMER JOBS– SEASONAL MAINTENANCE WORKERS

The Town of Oxbow is currently accepting applications for three Summer Jobs – Maintenance Workers to commence in early May 2025 until to end of August 2025.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and be results oriented while carrying out the work as a member of the Public Works team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• General maintenance of municipal parks, green space, buildings, streets, signage and sidewalks
• Greenspace maintenance throughout town limits – approaches, around culverts, light posts,signage, etc.
• Operate various pieces of equipment including, but not limited to, power mowers, weedwhackers, etc.
• Follow direction and carry out duties as delegated by the Public Works Supervisor
• Any other duties assigned by the Public Works Supervisor

Preference will be given to applicants that possess the following:

• Be between 16 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and highly professional with superior judgment
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction, as well as part of a teamenvironment. Demonstrate cooperative attitude with management, staff, partners and residents
• Knowledge and understanding of Workers’ Compensation practices/protocols, Workers’Compensation Act and OH&S Regulations and other
• Effective written and oral communication skills

This position mostly works outdoors and in various weather conditions and requires the employee to wear CSA Approved footwear and appropriate clothing at all times.

Applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to: 

Town of Oxbow 
Attn: CAO 
Box 149 
319 Main St 
Oxbow, S.K. S0C 2B0 
Email: administrator@oxbow.ca 

These positions will remain open until suitable candidates have been selected.

At the Town of Oxbow, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and having a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to selections based on merit and diversity groups' full participation. These groups include the four equity groups recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: Indigenous Peoples, Members of Visible Minority Groups / Racialized Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in Under-Represented Roles, as well as LGBTQ persons and Newcomers to Saskatchewan.