Labourer 1

District of Kent; Agassiz; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Agassiz is seeking a Labourer 1 for a time-durated position in the Public Works Department. The role entails a variety of general labour tasks, including equipment assistance and tool operation. Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma, two years of relevant experience, and a valid BC Driver's Licence. This full-time position offers a competitive wage of $32.31 per hour plus a benefit package. Interested applicants must apply before January 9, 2026.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or proven equivalent.
• Course completion in equipment operation or related training/experience.
• Minimum two years experience in the Public Works construction and maintenance field.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence, Class 5, with a recent abstract.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labouring work involving non- or semi-skilled duties.
• Assist drivers of vehicles under 10,000 kg gross vehicle weight.
• Operate hand power tools assigned including string trimmers and drills.
• Perform daily inspections/minor maintenance on tools/vehicles.

Job description

Labourer 1

(Time Durated) Competition #2025-43

The District of Kent, located in the picturesque Eastern Fraser Valley, is offering an exciting opportunity in our Public Works Department for a Labourer 1. This is a Time Durated position, with a duration not exceeding 8 consecutive calendar months.

Labourer 1’s perform tasks ranging from general labouring work involving non- or semi-skilled duties, to providing assistance to drivers of vehicles of 10,000 kg gross vehicle weight and under.

The incumbent will be required to operate hand power tools assigned including string trimmers, drills, saws, pressure washers, paint sprayers, small pumps, hand mowers, etc. Additional duties include performing daily inspections/minor maintenance and operating power tools and vehicles in accordance with recognized and acceptable practices (including the safety of the public, property and other staff members).

Requirements include:

• Grade 12 diploma or proven equivalent;
• Course completion in equipment operation or combination of related training and experience;
• Minimum two (2) years experience in the Public Works construction and maintenance field; and
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence, Class 5 (Class 3 with air endorsement preferred), with recent abstract.

Pay and benefits for this full-time bargaining unit position are in accordance with the Collective Agreement, CUPE Local 458. The 2025 post-probationary wage rate for this position is $32.31 per hour plus a comprehensive benefit package.

If this position is of interest to you, please visit our employment page at www.kentbc.ca/employment to view the job description and to submit your application prior to the competition closing at 4:30 p.m. on January 9, 2026.

Alan M. Lucas, CRSP
Director of Human Resources / Occupational Safety

District of Kent
PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue
Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0

The District of Kent would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Police Information Check and provide a recent driver’s license abstract.