Labourer 2 (Public Works)

City-of-North-Vancouver; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of North Vancouver is recruiting a temporary full-time Labourer 2 to join the Sewer and Water group for approximately one year. The role involves unskilled and semi-skilled tasks across water distribution, sanitary collection, and storm systems, with duties including installation, repair, and maintenance of mains, connections, and related equipment.

Applicants should have related utilities experience, be able to perform heavy physical labour, and hold a Grade 12 diploma plus a valid

Qualifications

• Related experience in utilities maintenance and construction.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labour.
• Completed grade 12.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Certification in Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection within EOCP would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform unskilled and limited semi-skilled tasks in the construction and maintenance of water distribution, sanitary collection, and/or storm collection systems.
• Install, repair and maintain mains and connections, such as setting and checking line and grade, placing and compacting gravel backfill, installing and cutting pipe, and installing shoring; may involve hydrants, valves and meters.
• Operate related compressor, hydraulic and/or power tools; perform cleaning and maintenance tasks for mains and PRV stations; watercourses, catch basins, manholes and pump stations; and perform traffic control duties.
• Work assignments may be in Engineering Operations as needed.

Skills

Heavy physical labour

Utilities maintenance

Education

Grade 12

Job description

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

The Infrastructure, Transportation & Parks department is seeking a temporary full-time Labourer 2 to work in the Sewer and Water group for approximately one (1) year.

Responsibilities

You will perform unskilled and limited semi-skilled manual tasks in the construction and maintenance of water distribution, sanitary collection, and/or storm collection systems. You will perform tasks related to installing, repairing and maintaining mains and connections, such as, setting and checking line and grade, placing and compacting gravel backfill, installing and cutting pipe, and installing shoring; work may also include fire hydrants, valves and meters, or catch basins and manholes. You will also operate related compressor, hydraulic and/or power tools; perform cleaning and maintenance tasks for mains and PRV stations; or watercourses, catch basins, manholes and pump stations; and perform traffic control duties.

Work assignments may also be in any of the Engineering Operations work sections, based on operational requirements.

Requirements

You will have related experience in utilities maintenance and construction and good knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in utilities work. You must have demonstrated ability to perform heavy physical labouring / manual work. You will have successfully completed grade 12. A valid Class 5 Drivers License is required. You must also be able to deal effectively with the public and embrace values such as teamwork, respect, a positive attitude, professionalism and integrity. Certification in Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection within the Environmental Operators Certification Program ( EOCP ) would be an asset.

Compensation

$35.62 per hour

(2026 rates)

Hours of Work

7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Additional Information

For temporary full-time positions of 8 months or longer, a City employee who is successful on the posting will have the right to revert to their former position.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer—one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person. Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at [e-mail] . We’re here to support your full participation.

Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Graduate degree
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Post-secondary certificate or diploma
  • Some post-secondary training (courses only)
  • High School/GED
  • Did not complete High School
• * Which of the following valid B.C. Driver's Licences do you currently hold?
  • Class 5
  • Class 5 with Air Brake Endorsement
  • Class 3
  • Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement
  • Class 2 or Class 4
  • Class 1
  • Driver's Licence from outside of B.C.
  • I do not currently hold a valid driver's licence

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter