Labourer (Temporary)

City of Vernon; Canada; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Vernon is seeking skilled maintenance workers to support municipal projects. Responsibilities include directing traffic, handling barricades, installing and repairing sewer and water pipes, and operating power tools and vehicles in various weather conditions.

The roles require a BC Driver’s Licence Class 5, physical stamina, and the ability to follow oral and written instructions. This temporary, full-time posting offers hands-on municipal work with emergency response duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in general construction and maintenance work.
• BC Driver’s Licence Class 5 is required.
• Combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with directing traffic, barricades, and warning lights.
• Install and repair sewer and water pipe.
• Operate power equipment and perform street maintenance duties.
• Load, unload and operate City vehicles.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Assist in emergency response as needed.

Skills

General construction

Maintenance work

Operate power tools

Safety compliance

Oral and written instructions

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Police Check required

Adapt schedule

Education

BC Driver’s Licence Class 5

Tools

Backhoes

Forklifts

Flagging Certificate

Job description

Internal Closing Date: Oct 23, 2026 External Closing Date: Nov 6, 2026 Note: Posting comes off at 12:00AM on the closing date, with the competition closing at 11:59pm the day prior.

Hourly Rate: 23.54 Minimum Weekly Hours: 40 Three (3) positions available. Temporary.

Duties include:

• Assists with directing traffic, placing barricades and warning lights around work projects.
• Assists with the installation and repair of sewer and water pipe, leveling trench, laying pipe, installing gaskets, connecting pipe and backfilling with gravel as required.
• Assembles and disassembles piping and accessories using wrenches and other hand tools.
• Assists with the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks, steps and public spaces using hand shovels and small motorized equipment.
• Assists with the removal of debris, dirt/sand, garbage and needles from City streets, facilities and public spaces using power equipment and hand tools.
• Assists in the regular flushing and cleaning of catch basins, removing blockages in open channels and gravity flushing of sewers.
• Spreads and compacts hot or cold mix asphalt, shovels and level gravel bases, sets curb and sidewalk forms and assists finishing of concrete surfaces.
• Operates power equipment such as concrete vibrators, compactors, jack hammers, drills and hand tools such as shovels, rakes, tampers and trowels.
• Operates power equipment and tools for grass maintenance, leaf raking, litter pick up, fence maintenance, landscaping, turf maintenance, irrigation, parking lot clean up, trail repair and maintenance.
• Assists with the installation, removal and repair of park playground equipment, benches, bleachers, and fences.
• Assists with the maintenance of landscape beds including but not limited to planting, cultivating, mulching and weed control.
• Loads, unloads and operates City vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.

Required Education And Experience:

Experience in general construction and maintenance work. Current BC Driver’s License Class 5. A combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

Able to operate small power tools and equipment. Some knowledge of the methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in general construction, and maintenance work. Ability to adapt to constant work schedule changes. Knowledge of WCB regulations and safety policies. Able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions. Able to deal tactfully with other employees, contractors, and the general public. Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and coordination to do heavy manual outdoor work in all weather conditions. Ability to obtain and maintain an acceptable Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

B.C. Driver’s License, Class 3, complete with “Endorsement 15”. Previous experience and certification working with and around industrial equipment (eg backhoes, forklifts). Able to operate computers and related software, and general office equipment. Previous municipal experience. Flagging Certificate.