Labourer 3

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 54,427 - 59,337; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia Facilities provides comprehensive facilities maintenance and landscape services for the Vancouver campus. The Labourer 3 supports soft landscape tasks and operates equipment to maintain lawns, beds and trees across 172 hectares, working safely under supervision.

This unionized role requires a high school education and a BC Class 5 driver’s license, with equity and teamwork valued as part of the campus community and ongoing professional training.

Qualifications

• Secondary school education and/or completion of high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.
• - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assists in soft landscape and other general labour duties using specialized equipment and physical effort.
• Assists in landscaping, maintenance, construction and development of lawns and planted areas of the University campus.
• Operates light, medium and heavy vehicles and special construction and maintenance equipment (including, but not limited to, power washers, line trimmers, lawn mowers, backpack blowers, jack hammers, tampers, concrete vibrators, concrete/asphalt coring and cutting equipment, sandblasting equipment, bobcats, and any other special equipment).
• May monitor the work of a group of Labourers in an assigned area as designated by the Head Labourer or Sub-Head Labourer; participates in the work and ensures those under his/her jurisdiction work in a correct and safe manner.
• Requests and receives tools, equipment and material for the work assigned.
• Takes all required training to perform the job safely and is to be familiar with safety procedures and policies of the University.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Skills

Driver's license

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Laborer 3

Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried - Labourer 3 Department Soft Landscape | Municipal Services | Facilities

Compensation Range $4,877.00 - $5,317.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date August 11, 2026

Job End Date Ongoing

Job Description Summary

UBC Facilities provides comprehensive facilities maintenance, operations and renovation services for lands and buildings owned by the University of British Columbia. The Municipal Services group is responsible for providing waste management services, soft and hard landscape services, as well as moving and general labour services for all of the Vancouver campus. This position works within the landscape crew; a team engaged in the ongoing maintenance and periodic renewal of lawns, shrub beds and trees of 172 hectares of core campus grounds and gardens. The Labourer performs physical work, operates specialized equipment, performs maintenance work in the landscape crew; working within relevant safety regulations and in the safest, simplest, sustainable and most efficient manner. This position may be required to work with other crews outside of Soft Landscape as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists in soft landscape and other general labour duties using specialized equipment and physical effort.
• Assists in landscaping, maintenance, construction and development of lawns and planted areas of the University campus.
• Operates light, medium and heavy vehicles and special construction and maintenance equipment (including, but not limited to, power washers, line trimmers, lawn mowers, backpack blowers, jack hammers, tampers, concrete vibrators, concrete/asphalt coring and cutting equipment, sandblasting equipment, bobcats, and any other special equipment).
• May monitor the work of a group of Labourers in an assigned area as designated by the Head Labourer or Sub-Head Labourer; participates in the work and ensures those under his/her jurisdiction work in a correct and safe manner.
• Requests and receives tools, equipment and material for the work assigned.
• Takes all required training to perform the job safely and is to be familiar with safety procedures and policies of the University.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error / Judgement

The Labourer 3 determines the most efficient and effective way to operate equipment to perform work; incorrect decisions generally result in minor delays.

Supervision Received

The Labourer 3 reports to the Manager, Municipal Services and receives daily work assignments and directions from the Sub-Head Landscape Technologist or Head Landscape Technologist. The Labourer 3 works from oral and written instructions and according to established departmental policies and procedures.

Supervision Given

The Labourer 3 monitors the work of a group of labourers in an assigned area to ensure work is being performed correctly and in a timely fashion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Secondary school education and/or completion of high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.
• - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to provide quality service to customers in a courteous, patient manner.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Experience in Landscape Maintenance.
• Experience in operating landscape equipment such as back hoes, skid steers, and/or tractors.

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.