utility worker

technician

clerk

laborer

technologist

City of Saskatoon, SK

A typical day at work for me would be to arrive at 8:09 and work on work that has been assigned to me throughout the day. Some of the work I do is research on projects, which I do enjoy. I do not get to interact with the public as much in my job as I did in previous positions. I miss this a lot as I like to work with others and help and guide them. 

Typically, throughout the day, I  will take breaks often to get away from the computer. Sitting is too hard on the body and being an active person like myself, I need to move around a lot. 

The work I do is very interesting as it deals with managing the assets of the City. I never realized how much Infrastructure we have in our City. Maintaining this Infrastructure is important as we need to have make sure the services we offer are in good working condition.

Everyday, I am very glad to be part of the team.

A typical day at work for the city of Saskatoon starts at 7 am and ends at 4:04 pm. It starts off with a tool box meeting and orders given out on what our duties are for the day. We are usually assigned with partners to work with and the jobs could be in any part of the city with whatever machine we may be alotted. Every day is a learning experience for example, learning how to use machinery in a landscaping operation. As for management, they are very good and knowledgable. They are always on hand if we need assistance or are in need of anything. All the co-workers get along and if anything did come up the supervisors and their higher-ups are on it right away.The hardest part of the job- well their is no hard part as long as you know what you are doing and enjoy it. I enjoy operating.

Worked with a group of mechanics - parks branch, became very unhealthy for my health to have to try to waste time all day as requested by Manager and supervisor, 
Drive around and waste tax dollars was the goal there, I would rather have kept busy in the shop and been productive, but wasn’t an option because they’d make your life difficult.
Safety was a issue with unauthorized staff coming in work place area (Shop) all the time 
Union and HR basically are one together.
Hiring friends that have no experience or ambition to work than sublet work out to other vendors, over other applicants that would have experience.
Was so unhealthy I quit along with other good mechanics in the past 


Staff and management is great to work with, as long as you do your job you will get along just fine. Work days can start as early as 5:00am and go to 1:30am. Dealing with the general public can be very challenging and stressful at times but most times they are excellent. Pay is just ok, could be much better but benefits are excellent. After 24 years of service you can receive 6 weeks paid vacation and some departments you can bank your overtime and stat days for time off. Everyone for the most part is playing like a team player, basically that’s what it is one big team working together to make things happen.

While this is not where I chose to work for the rest of my life as I find myself more suited to the IT field, the 3 years I spent there were amazing. Absolutely great people. The required duties and assigned work were definitely fulfilling, and a good challenge at times. Working outside all summer long is a great experience that I will never forget. I highly recommend working for them if you are a student looking to make some extra cash, or even someone who is genuinely interested in horticulture and park maintenance. These people take their job very seriously and strive to upkeep the parks and garden areas for the citizens in the area.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The city of Saskatoon has great benefits 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
You are a number and that is it, huge division between workers and managers. Very top heavy, so much management it’s hard to understand how they can be so poor at their jobs. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic, they try to run it more like a correctional centre rather than a place of employment. In their eyes it seems like everyone is an addict or a thief trying to clean them out. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Mass confusion with little to no proper leadership.

I started in the city of Saskatoon as a temporary labor. I had all the college qualifications to become the plant operator. The management were very helpful in keeping me informed about all the certifications i should acquire in order to apply for the job in operations at the water or waste water treatment plants. When the opportunity arrived I had everything ready to be a successful candidate. I worked both at the water and waste water treatment plants in the city of Saskatoon and my experience was simply put awesome.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Love the people and the attention to safety and detail with the different kinds of work we do.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Didn't have any stress working for the city. Maybe just on really hot days but we always worked in a sage manner.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is very comfortable and easy to get along with others.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Getting are info on what needs to get done for the day/ week. Coordinate with other team members on a plan. Head out to do our tasks.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The exercise and working outside.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The political environment wasn’t the greatest.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment amongst the workers was good but management was strict.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
First thing we’d do is round up the men then meet to discuss the work planned for the day . Then we work like made to beat the afternoon sun and wind down at about 3 pm.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I can't think of anything good. Toxic work place.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management style. Disciplinary reinforcement.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Stressful and toxic. Public is allowed to treat the worker with disrespect, management will discipline the worker if they are assertive with the public. Management doesn't support their transit employees.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Usually on leave due to excessive mental stress.

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