Labourer V

City of Prince Rupert; Prince Rupert; In loco; CAD 50.000 - 71.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Prince Rupert is hiring a full-time Labourer V for the Public Works sector. The role involves operating heavy equipment, performing maintenance and repair of water/wastewater infrastructure, and supporting civil projects under supervision from Operations Management.

Applicants must meet extensive certifications, health and fitness requirements, and a willingness to work overtime and on-call as required. Relocation assistance may be available for non-locals.

Competenze

• Minimum 2000 hours of experience with Operator II equipment as per ITA pathway or equivalent Certification.
• Must be able to report verbally and in writing in English and follow instructions.
• At least one of five: 4000 hours civil infrastructure exp or EOCP certs or CSU courses.
• WHMIS Certification and Confined Space Certification required within 2 years.

Mansioni

• Follow safe work practices and operate all heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Complete operator logbooks accurately.
• Understand water/wastewater utility systems from reservoirs to outfalls.
• Work independently or in a team; communicate with public and co-workers clearly.
• Tolerate heavy manual tasks in all weather and perform overtime/weekend shifts when needed.

Conoscenze

Heavy equipment operation

Verbal & written English

Reading & following complex directions

Formazione

Dogwood Diploma or GED

Strumenti

ITA Heavy Equipment Operator Training

Descrizione del lavoro

Labourer V

Date of Posting: October 26, 2026

Department: Operations Department

Closing Date: November 9, 2026

Job Type: Full-time (40 hrs/week)

Employment Type: UNION - CUPE Local 105

Work Location: In Person - Prince Rupert, BC

Expected Start: TBD

The City of Prince Rupert provides services to over 12,000 residents and hundreds of businesses and industries. Nestled against the stunning backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, Prince Rupert, BC, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and a welcoming community spirit. As you embark on your professional journey in this coastal gem, you’ll find a workplace environment that mirrors the City’s picturesque landscapes - dynamic, invigorating, and full of potential.

The City of Prince Rupert respectfully acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Ts'msyen and Sm'algyax-speaking peoples. We offer gratitude to the people who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. We, the City, value the diversity of the people we serve and hire, and we encourage applicants from all walks of life. We are committed to fostering a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

The City of Prince Rupert is currently recruiting for a full-time Labourer V to join our team in the Public Works Sector of the Operations Department. Reporting to Operations Management, the successful candidate will perform manual labour and operate all equipment for Public Works. Included on the last page of this posting is an appendix of labouring duties.

This position will require the applicant to be able to perform duties in adverse working conditions, have specialized skills and without direct supervision. The Operator must be aware of the excavation techniques, hazards and job site traffic flows to minimize the risk of injury and property/equipment damage. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of all aspects of the water/wastewater infrastructure along with installing and maintain civil infrastructure including concrete, asphalt, and other duties as assigned. This position is attendance sensitive and is required to work overtime and weekend on call as operationally necessary.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Required:

• Dogwood Diploma or GED;
• Class 3 BC driver's Licence with Air Brake endorsement;
• A minimum of 2000 hours experience and proficient with all equipment in the Operator II classification as per the hours listed by the ITA Heavy Equipment Operator "Challenge Pathway" or Certification from a recognized Heavy Equipment Training Institution;
• Shall be capable of understanding, reporting verbally and by written report in English and accept and comprehend verbal instructions; and
• At least one of the five requirements listed below, which all will be required within two years:
  1. Must have a minimum of 4,000 hours of recent and relevant work experience pertaining to installing and repairing water distribution systems or sanitary and storm sewer collection systems or similar civil infrastructure and/or other relevant experience, such as plumbing, pipefitting;
  2. Water Distribution Operator 1 EOCP certification;
  3. Wastewater Collection Operator 1 EOCP certification;
  4. Chlorine Handlers’ Certification;
  5. California State University at Sacramento (CSU) Wastewater Collection System Operation & Maintenance Volume 1 and CSU Water Distribution System Operation & Maintenance Volume 1 (these are home study correspondence courses).

Certifications Required (if not current, within 2 years):

• WHMIS Certification;
• Confined Space Certification;
• Traffic Control Certification will be required;
• Emergency First Aid Level 1;
• Water Distribution Operator I - EOCP certification; and
• Wastewater Collection I - EOCP certification.

Fitness Requirements:

• Must be able to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods in all weather condition;
• Physical ability to frequently stand and walk throughout the day and climb in and out of ditches and trenches while attending job sites;
• Must be clean-shaven to enable a respirator to be worn as per WorkSafe BC Regulation, and to pass an annual full-face respirator fit test;
• This position is physically strenuous and demanding at times, which requires the employee to be in good physical condition; and,
• Heavy lifting, pulling and managing equipment/objects are part of the assigned tasks and must be able to handle weight up to 100 lbs and able to lift 40 lbs.

What you’ll do

• Able to follow safe work practices;
• Operate all heavy equipment in an organized, efficient, safe and proper manner according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures;
• Required to accurately complete operator logbook;
• Requires critical judgement and confidence in decision making along with following complex instructions;
• Complete understanding of water/wastewater utility i.e. function of all parts and material from reservoirs to outfalls;
• Extensive knowledge of Public Works maintenance and construction practices, which includes the use of equipment, materials and methods used in maintenance, construction and repair activities of municipal works including, but not limited to, Utilities, Roads, Sanitation and Parks systems;
• Considerable skill, experience and understanding in the proper and safe operation of tools and equipment, such as but not limited to, mowers, tractors, pumps, hand tools, rakes, grinders, shovels, pick, broom, weed eaters, litter grasper, and gas, diesel, electric or air powered tools required to complete the assigned tasks;
• Good knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in concrete and asphalt finishing on roads, sidewalks, curbs and related maintenance and construction projects;
• Ability to understand and work from line and grade markers and instructions;
• Ability to perform labouring in and around vehicles, equipment and pedestrian traffic;
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and accomplish tasks and assignments;
• Ability to deal tactfully, courteously and accurately with the Public and co-workers;
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations, standards and specifications, including WorkSafe BC, Municipal bylaws and policies pertaining to the water and wastewater utilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision is essential; and,
• Other duties as required.

OTHER INFORMATION THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Schedule and hours of work: 8 hours per day between 5:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with a ½ hour unpaid meal break. This position may be required to work a rotational work week schedule of Tuesday to Saturday when necessary. Notice of one (1) week will be given when the shift will change or when mutually agreeable with both parties.
• If you are not a local applicant, you must be prepared to relocate to Prince Rupert, BC before starting work. The City can assist financially with relocation costs;
• You must be legally entitled to work in Canada; and,
• Will be required to obtain and hold an RCMP Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check. The results of which will be reviewed by the City to ensure employment eligibility.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Wage Rate: $43.92 per hour; plus, applicable premiums per Collective Agreement. *note: this wage rate is currently under negotiations.

Benefits:

We offer superior Health and Welfare benefits and enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT LABOURING DUTIES:

LABOURER V - Labourer V duties of equipment operator II and all labourer I, II, III & IV work.

LABOURER IV - Labourer IV duties such as: all labourer I, II & III work, operator 1, garbage truck operator and pipefitter.

LABOURER III - Labourer III duties such as: all labourer I & II work, road labouring, pipefitter assistant, lawn mower tractor operator, flusher truck helper, and parks custodian.

LABOURERI & II - Labourer I & II duties such as: general labourer, grass cutting, landscaping, litter pick up, refuse collecting and custodial.

*the difference between a labourer I and II rate is two years of experience. This is the only labouring classification that has a pay lift after required years of experience.