Labourer (Roads)

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Metro Vancouver is seeking a temporary full-time Labourer for the Roads team. The role involves performing manual tasks, street maintenance, and operating tools and equipment. Candidates should possess a valid BC Class 5 Driver's License and have experience in road construction or maintenance. This position offers a starting pay rate of $30.88 per hour with additional benefits. Applications are accepted through the agency’s Career Portal.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery such as mini excavators or skid-steer loaders.
• Ability to perform manual tasks outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Experience or training in landscaping or road maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform street maintenance tasks including ditching and repairs.
• Assist in spill response and traffic control.
• Operate power tools and heavy equipment as required.

Skills

Ability to work in a team

Experience in road construction

Ability to operate hand and power tools

Experience with heavy equipment

Education

Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License

Tools

Mini excavator

Backhoe

Traffic Control certification

Job description

LABOURER – ROADS

(Temporary Full-Time)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well‑being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

The District of West Vancouver’s Engineering Construction Department currently has an opening for a temporary full‑time Labourer to join our Roads team. The successful candidate will perform a variety of manual tasks working in the Engineering Construction department. These tasks can include:

• Street road maintenance – ditching, slashing, and sidewalk repairs;
• Road pavement maintenance and repair – assisting with installation of hot mix asphalt for utility patches and potholes;
• Assisting in spill response and motor vehicle accident clean up;
• Assisting with traffic control – with a valid TCP certification;
• Winter operation maintenance – salting, brining and snow plowing streets and sidewalks;
• Operating basic hand and power tools such as weed eaters, pole pruners, chain saw, shovels, pipe saws, plate tamper, etc.;
• Providing manual labourer assistance on various tasks and assignments; and
• Cleaning trucks and equipment as needed;
• Maintaining equipment in a safe and secure manner;
• Maintaining daily pick‑up records;
• Other related duties as required.

The successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:

• Work effectively and efficiently in a team environment while maintaining a safety first mentality;
• Use a variety of tools for general maintenance and construction work;
• Work outdoors in a physically demanding role in all types of weather conditions.

Preference will be given to candidates with any of the following credentials:

• Experience or training in road construction or maintenance; experience working in and around traffic;
• Landscaping experience (either hardscape or softscape installations);
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as a mini excavator, bucket truck, skid‑steer, backhoe, and front‑end loader;
• Experience with winter operations such as snow clearing, salting, etc.

Candidate possessing the following is considered an asset:

• Valid Class 1 or 3 BC Driver’s License;
• Experience as a Traffic Control Person (TCP);
• TCP certification.

The candidates must hold a valid BC Class 5 Driver's License. Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable driver’s abstract, a police information check, and copies of relevant credentials. To ensure your application is complete, please email your Driver’s Abstract to [e-mail]. You can obtain your Driver’s Abstract by contacting ICBC at 604‑661‑2255 or by submitting a request online at https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/clio/ . Applications without a Driver’s Abstract submission will not be considered for further steps in the recruitment process.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on WestNet.

Position Status: Union (WVMEA) – Temporary Full‑time

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Starting Rate of Pay: $30.88 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits

This position has a pay structure with three steps which increase based on hours completed in the position.

Closing Date: Ongoing

To Apply: Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Portal at www.westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position. Please note that all candidates must apply via the Career Portal; we do not accept applications via email or hard copy.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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If you have any questions please contact us at [e-mail]