Labourer - General

City of Victoria BC; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Eine innovative Stadtverwaltung sucht engagierte Mitarbeiter für die Durchführung von Arbeiten im Bereich öffentliche Dienste. Diese Rolle erfordert die Durchführung von manuellen Aufgaben, die Pflege von Parks und die Sammlung von Abfällen. Sie werden in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten, das Teamarbeit und persönliche Entwicklung fördert. Wenn Sie gerne im Freien arbeiten und eine Leidenschaft für die Verbesserung Ihrer Gemeinde haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie. Seien Sie Teil eines Teams, das sich für Vielfalt, Inklusion und Chancengleichheit einsetzt und eine positive Auswirkung auf die Gemeinschaft hat.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 6 Monate verwandte Erfahrung oder gleichwertige Kombination.
• Verwendung von Handwerkzeugen und leichten Elektrowerkzeugen.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung manueller Aufgaben in der Straßen- und Betonbau.
• Wartung von Parks, Grünflächen und Abfallentsorgung.

Skills

Handwerkliche Fähigkeiten

Verwendung von Handwerkzeugen

Teamarbeit

Education

Abschluss der 10. Klasse

Tools

Rasenmäher

Line Trimmer

Schaufel

Besen

Job description

Competition Number: 25/80

Posting Scope: Internal / External

Posted Date: April 29 , 2025

Closing Date: May 06 , 2025 , 4:30 PM PST

Department: Engineering & Public Works

Posting Type: Continuous - Regular Part-Time

Work schedule: Monday to Sunday (minimum 20 hours per week and up to 40 hours a week), Various shifts

Salary: $ 30.85 per hour, Pay Grade 2

Job Code: 633

Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position

Number of Vacancies: 8

POSITION FUNCTION

Perform labouring functions on a variety of Public Works projects and for maintenance of parks, grounds and boulevards and manual tasks in the collection of household and commercial refuse.

KEY DUTIES

Perform various manual tasks related to road and concrete construction, underground utilities, retaining wall construction and other public works projects; use various hand tools including shovels, rakes, brooms, wheel barrows and hammers in performance of assigned duties; tamp gravel and base materials; load and unload equipment and materials from trucks and vehicles; assist excavation equipment operator by hand digging to locate underground utilities.

Water grass areas by turning on irrigation systems and setting out and removing hoses and sprinklers; hand water grass and garden areas as required; mow, trim, weed and remove debris when maintaining boulevards and parks by using hand and light power equipment such as lawn mowers, line trimmers, power edgers, leaf blowers and rakes; dig, rake, weed, water and remove refuse to assist in the preparation and maintenance of flower and shrub beds; edge and trim grass along sidewalks and curbs; clean park areas such as ponds, streams and pathways by using wheelbarrows, shovels, brooms and water hoses.

Remove and dispose of refuse from households and businesses by lifting and emptying cans and bags of refuse into wheeled toter; check for "extra refuse" tickets and provide refuse collection information as required; clean up fallen refuse when loading using shovels and brooms; transfer refuse into truck hopper by operating toter lift; operate hopper blade mechanism; act as guide for truck driver during backing up procedure and control traffic when needed.

Perform related duties where qualified.

INDEPENDENCE

Work is assigned and is reviewed by supervisor.

Problems are referred to supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort

Shovel, rake, load and dig heavy materials. (continuous)

Lift and move heavy equipment and materials. (continuous)

Walk on collection route approximately 14 km per day. (continuous)

Mental Effort

Normal.

Visual/Auditory Effort

Normal.

Work Environment

Exposure to equipment noise. (often)

Possible contact with animal waste and raw sewage. (premium item)

Work outside in all weather conditions. (continuous)

Work in close proximity to moving traffic. (frequent)

Exposure to unpleasant odours, dust, ashes, waste products and potentially hazardous materials. (continuous)

Key Skills And Abilities

Understand and discuss job related matters.

Use a variety of hand tools and light power equipment.

Qualifications

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:

Grade 10.

Experience

6 months of related experience.

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other

May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

To apply for this opportunity, youwill need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.

If you require assistance, please email us at [e-mail] .