Labourer I Utilities - (Time Duration x2)

City of Chilliwack; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 93,677,000 - 96,432,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chilliwack is seeking a Labourer I Utilities for a time-limited assignment. The role involves assisting in the Public Works and Utilities operations with grass cutting, street cleaning, digging, and related tasks under supervision.

Requirements include Grade 12, 2+ years labourer experience or equivalent, and a valid BC driver’s licence. Overtime may be required and safety gear must be worn as prescribed.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 education with a minimum of two years' labourer experience or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Assist with non-skilled and semi-skilled labour duties such as grass cutting, flagging, loading equipment, and street cleaning.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Heavy lifting

Outdoor work

Education

Grade 12

2+ years labourer experience or equivalent

BC Driver's Licence

Tools

Tools & equipment handling

Job description

2026-76 - Labourer I Utilities - (Time Duration x2)

Status: New

Department: Utility Operations

Duties: GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

The incumbent in this class assists management to achieve efficient operation of the Public Works and Parks Department and Utility Operations Department through reliable performance of Utility I Labourer duties observing and complying with municipal policies and practices.

Nature And Scope Of Work

The incumbent in this class will be required to perform all non and semi-skilled tasks associated with labourer duties; cutting grass, flagging, loading equipment, repairing fences, cleaning streets, removing garbage, using manual tools, laying pipes, digging, etc. The incumbent will perform other related tasks as assigned. Assignments are performed under general supervision and performance is subject to review, inspection and evaluation by the Supervisor III.

Working Conditions

The incumbent will work any five (5) consecutive days within the hours as prescribed in published shift schedules and on occasion work overtime as authorized. The incumbent must be of good health to work outdoors regardless of weather. The incumbent must wear safety equipment as appropriate to the performance of duties. The incumbent upon hiring will have union dues deducted from source in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Education: -Must have Grade 12 education with a minimum of two (2) years experience in the labourer force - OR - an equivalent combination; Skills: -Must be in possession of a valid B.C. Driver's Licence;

• Able to establish and maintain a good working relationship with other staff members;
• Able to recognize and rectify and/or report upon actual or potential safety hazards;
• Able to perform manual work and lift heavy objects;
• Working knowledge of tools, equipment, procedures, principles and methods used in labourer work.

Salary: $33.14 per hour (2026 rate) Closing: 2026-09-24 04:30 PM