Labourer

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The District of West Vancouver’s Engineering Construction Department currently has openings for temporary full-time Labourers to join our Roads team. The successful candidate will perform a variety of manual tasks, including street road maintenance, sidewalk repairs, pavement maintenance and winter operations.

Candidates should be able to work outdoors in all weather, demonstrate a safety-first mindset, and use a range of hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to perform a range of manual tasks in road maintenance.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely in outdoor environments.
• Experience or training in traffic control or road maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform street road maintenance, ditching, slashing, and sidewalk repairs.
• Assist with road pavement maintenance and hot mix asphalt patches and potholes.
• Support winter operations including salting, brining and snow plowing.
• Assist with traffic control and general site housekeeping and safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Manual dexterity

Outdoor work

Education

BC Driver's License (Class 5)

Traffic Control Person (TCP) experience

BC Driver's License (Class 1/3)

Tools

Weed eaters

Pole pruners

Chain saws

Shovels

Pipe saws

Plate tampers

Job description

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

The District of West Vancouver’s Engineering Construction Department currently has openings for temporary full-time Labourers to join our Roads team. The successful candidate will perform a variety of manual tasks, which include:

• street road maintenance – ditching, slashing, and sidewalk repairs;
• road pavement maintenance and repair – assisting with installation of hot mix asphalt for utility patches and potholes;
• assisting in spill response and motor vehicle accident clean up;
• assisting with traffic control – with a valid TCP certification;
• winter operation maintenance – salting, brining and snow plowing streets and sidewalks;
• operating basic hand and power tools, such as weed eaters, pole pruners, chain saws, shovels, pipe saws, plate tampers, etc.;
• providing manual labourer assistance on various tasks and assignments;
• cleaning trucks and equipment, as needed;
• maintaining equipment in a safe and secure manner;
• maintaining daily pick-up records; and,
• other related duties, as required.

The successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:

• work effectively and efficiently in a team environment while maintaining a safety-first mentality;
• use a variety of tools for general maintenance and construction work; and,
• work outdoors in a physically demanding role in all types of weather conditions.

Preference will be given to candidates with any of the following:

• experience or training in road construction or maintenance; experience working in and around traffic;
• landscaping experience (either hardscape or softscape installations);
• experience operating heavy equipment such as a mini excavator, bucket truck, skidsteer, backhoe, and front-end loader; and/or,
• experience with winter operations such as snow clearing, salting, etc.;

The following credentials are considered an asset:

• Valid Class 1 or 3 BC Drivers License;
• Experience as a Traffic Control Person (TCP);
• The candidates must hold a valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.

Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable driver’s abstract, a police information check, and copies of relevant credentials. To ensure your application is complete, please contact ICBC at 604-661-2255 or request online at https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/clio/ to have your Driving Record sent directly from ICBC to Human Resources at [e-mail].

Applications without a Driver’s Abstract submission will not be considered for further steps in the recruitment process.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on WestNet.

Position Status:

Union (WVMEA) – Temporary Full-time

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Starting Rate of Pay:

$31.96 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits

This position has a pay structure with three steps which increase based on hours completed in the position.

Closing Date:

Ongoing

To Apply:

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Portal at www.westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position. Please note that all candidates must apply via the Career Portal; we do not accept applications via email or hard copy.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.