Labourer

Permanent position

The National Battlefields Commission, an agency of the Government of Canada, is seeking to fill a permanent labourer position within its Operations Directorate.

Photo des plaines d'Abraham en été, végétation abondante et vue partielle du Château Frontenac au loin. Photo of the Plains of Abraham in summer, featuring lush vegetation and a partial view of the Château Frontenac in the distance.

About

The National Battlefields Commission

Since 1908, the National Battlefields Commission (NBC), an agency of the Government of Canada, has had a mandate to conserve and promote the Battlefields Park. This rallying site par excellence in Québec City includes the Plains of Abraham and Des Braves Park. As guardians of this historic urban park and its unique heritage, NBC employees work to make it a welcoming, inspiring, and inclusive space. Many activities (exhibits, special events, commemorative events) are offered to an incredibly diverse clientele from all walks of life.

The NBC is looking for a labourer for a permanent position. Are you known for your ability to assess technical problems and find effective solutions? Are you resourceful, enjoy collaborating, and working with your hands? Join a team where your contribution will really make a difference. 

Reporting to the operations manager, the labourer's job is to maintain the beauty of the site. The candidate will need to show a mix of hands-on skills.  

 

Primary Activities

  • Complete manual jobs that do not require a specialized tradesperson.

  • Maintain roads, grounds, and buildings and perform housekeeping tasks.

  • Collect waste, load and unload materials.

  • Perform regular repairs and maintenance and ensure the proper functioning of electric and manual tools, equipment, and motor vehicles.

  • Apply occupational health and safety regulations.

  • Shovel the snow from the building entrances. 

Employee Profile

  • Valid class 5 driver’s licence.

  • Very good coordination and precision for using manual, electric, and power tools and machinery, and for driving vehicles.

  • Excellent physical fitness and endurance to lift and carry furniture, equipment, etc..

  • Knowledge of WHMIS is an asset.

  • Basic concepts of building maintenance is an asset.

  • Basic concepts of landscaping is an asset.

  • Well-developed sense of teamwork.

  • Positive and communicative attitude.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Good initiative, judgment, reliability, flexibility.

  • Resourcefulness, sense of responsibility, independence.

  • Open-mindedness and flexibility.

  • Works safely and prudently and has good physical fitness. 

Employment Conditions

  • 40 hours per week, from Wednesday to Sunday.

  • Salary ranges from $24.61.

  • Very advantageous health, dental and pension plans.

  • Employee assistance program.

  • Three weeks of vacation per year.

  • Free parking.

  • Location with good access to public transportation (bus, àVélo).

  • Professional development opportunities.

  • Friendly work climate.

  • A workplace offering one of the most spectacular views in the city.

  • Start as soon as possible. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply: Indigenous people, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women.

Submit your application

Submit your resume with a cover letter by completing this form. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

 

Application deadline: September 3, 2026

 

Contact: RH@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca

Adress

Please send your resume. Accepted files: PDF, Text, and Word.