Field Technician - Civic Construction Training Opportunity (Permanent, Full-Time) - 1825

City of Kamloops; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking a permanent, full-time Field Technician in Kamloops for a training opportunity within the Civic Construction team. The role involves construction work on municipal infrastructure and offers professional development in a supportive environment. Candidates need to complete senior secondary school, obtain a relevant certificate within 2.5 years, and have at least one year of experience in similar work. The starting pay is $35.591 per hour, with growth potential upon certification completion.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must obtain BC EOCP Level I Certificate in Water Distribution Systems and Wastewater Collection Systems within 2.5 years.
• Minimum one year previous experience in the installation and/or repair of deep utility infrastructure related to municipal water and wastewater systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction work on important capital projects.
• Work alongside a supportive and skilled team in municipal infrastructure.
• Drive progress in civil construction through mentorship and teamwork.

Skills

Installation and repair of deep utility infrastructure

Leadership

Safety mindset

Education

Completion of senior secondary school or equivalent

BC EOCP Level I Certificate in Water Distribution and Wastewater Systems (to be obtained)

Tools

BC Driver’s Licence – Class 5

Job description

Field Technician - Civic Construction Training Opportunity

(Permanent, Full-Time) - 1825

If you enjoy working in a high performing team and love working outdoors year-round, this is the gig for you! We are seeking a permanent, full-time Field Technician - Training Opportunity to join our Civic Construction team. The successful candidate will perform construction work on important capital projects involving the installation and repair of various types of municipal infrastructure.

As a Field Technician in a training opportunity, you’ll work alongside a supportive and skilled team, where your technical expertise, leadership, and safety‑first mindset will drive progress. We offer opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career growth in an environment that encourages mentorship and teamwork. You’ll enjoy competitive compensation and the satisfaction of knowing your work impacts the entire community, all while gaining hands‑on experience in the evolving civil construction industry. If this sounds like the career for you, apply today!

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

1. Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
2. Must obtain BC EOCP Level I Certificate in Water Distribution Systems and Wastewater Collection Systems within 2.5 years of starting the position.
3. Minimum one year previous experience in the installation and/or repair of deep utility infrastructure related to municipal water and wastewater systems.
4. Valid BC Driver’s Licence – Class 5.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. This is a CUPE Local 900 position.

Please note, this position is posted along side the fully qualified Field Technician (permanent, full‑time) Req #1826. Our preference is to hire a fully qualified candidate, however, if no candidates are deemed fully qualified we may hire from this training opportunity.

For further information on the Field Technician - Training Opportunity position, please see the attached job description for the fully qualified position and for further information on the details around the training opportunity please see the attached terms and conditions.

Awarding of Training Opportunity:

To be successful for this training opportunity, applicants must meet the above requirements. Applicants are able to participate in a maximum of three training opportunities within the Department.

On‑the‑Job Experience and Training:

The successful candidate for this opportunity will be gaining experience towards becoming a fully qualified Field Technician. The exact length of the training opportunity may vary based on the previous experience of the successful candidate and the length of the position but will be a maximum of two and a half years.

Pay Rate:

The successful applicant for this training opportunity will receive the pay rate of Pay Grade 9 (outside), $35.591 per hour to start. After successful completion of BC EOCP Level I Certificate in Water Distribution Systems OR Wastewater Collection Systems, the candidate will receive the pay rate of Pay Grade 10 (outside). After successful completion of the Training Opportunity and achievement of both BC EOCP Level I Certificate in Water Distribution Systems AND Wastewater Collection Systems, the incumbent will move to a Pay Grade 11 (outside) as a fully qualified Field Technician.

Time Commitment to the Position:

The successful candidate will be required to remain in the Field Technician position for a minimum of the amount of time it took the candidate to become fully qualified.

Probationary Period:

The probationary period for this position will be a maximum of 6 months or the completion of the training opportunity.

More than one may be hired.

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email [e-mail] or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.

External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.kamloops.ca/city-hall/career-opportunities