Atoskewin Labourer – Public Works
Position: Atoskewin Labourer
Department: Public Works
Summary:
We are seeking a reliable, hardworking Labourer to support essential community services with a core focus on funeral
preparation, elder assistance and groundskeeping. This role demands flexible working hours, physical stamina and a deep sense
of responsibility to serve the community with respect and care – especially during sensitive times. This position plays a vital role
in honoring traditions, supporting elders, and maintaining sacred spaces.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Funeral & Wake Support
• Assist HEO (Heavy Equipment Operator) with grave digging
• Split and prepare wood for ceremonial use
• Construct wooden crosses as needed, including late-night and weekend requests
• Deliver wood to wakes regardless of time, based on family needs
• Support other crews with cemetery cleaning and grass cutting
• Prepare funeral sites by hauling wood, coal, and diesel the night before
• Start overnight burns to thaw ground for next-day services
• Maintain readiness for funeral-related tasks at any hour
Elder Assistance
• Provide lawn care services for elders
• Assist with moving household items and furniture
• Haul garbage and debris as requested
• Offer respectful and patient support to elders in the community
Groundskeeping & Lawn Care
• Maintain cemeteries and elder properties with regular lawn care
• Operate lawn mowers and power equipment safely
• Assist with townsite beautification projects
• Support 3 Mile Site operations when staff are on leave
• Use chainsaws for felling, bucking, and splitting wood as needed
• Keep yard areas clean and organized for a tidy, professional appearance
Shop & Equipment Maintenance
• Clean and maintain shop trucks and workspaces
• Organize tool rooms, inventory tools and power equipment
• Ensure all equipment is stored properly and ready for use
Requirements & Expectations
• Valid Driver’s License (DL) required
• Reliable personal transportation is a must
• Willingness to work outdoors in cold and harsh conditions
• Available for overtime, weekend shifts and on-call duties
• Willing to learn and safely operate power equipment
• Strong team player with a positive attitude and work ethic
• Responsible for keeping shop truck clean, organized, and maintained
• Commitment to safety in all aspects of job duties
• Follow instructions from Manager or Foreman for any labor-related tasks
Preferred Qualities
• Experience in manual labor or groundskeeping
• Familiarity with basic tools and machinery
• Respectful and compassionate demeanor, especially when assisting elders or supporting funeral
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
Qualifications:
• A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Physically fit for manual labor and the ability to lift heavy objects up to 60 lbs outdoors in various weather conditions
• Knowledge of safety practices and the ability to operate waste collection vehicles
• Strong coordination and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Determination to set and manage priorities to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and procedures
• Must submit a resume, a clear criminal record check, a valid driver’s license, and have own transportation
• May be subject to drug and alcohol testing
Closing Date: November 5, 2025
*Please submit resume’, along with qualifying documents ( ie, Driver’s License, Criminal Record Check, etc.) to
Samson Cree Nation Personnel Department*
*** ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCREENED***
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN THE ABOVE INFORMATION OR WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW
FOR APPLICATIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Samson Cree Nation Telephone: (780) 585-3793
Personnel Department Ext: 107
P.O. Box 159 Fax: (780) 585-2088
Maskwacis, Alberta, T0C1N0 Email: personnel.179@gmail.com
