Labourer V - Operations,

Prince Rupert; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Prince Rupert is seeking a full-time Labourer V for the Public Works section in Prince Rupert, BC. The role involves operating heavy equipment, performing water/wastewater maintenance, and supporting civil infrastructure projects.

Applicants must meet the listed certifications and be able to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts as needed. Wage is $43.92/hour under the current collective agreement; relocation assistance may be considered for non-local candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; valid Class 3 BC license with Air Brake endorsement.
• Minimum 2000 hours of relevant equipment operation experience (Operator II).
• Willing to fulfill two-year requirement for additional certifications and tests.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and maintain logs per policy.
• Assist with water/wastewater infrastructure tasks and road/construction work.
• Work with minimal supervision and follow complex instructions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

English communication

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

Dogwood Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment training

ITA Challenge Pathway

Job description

JOB POSTING - EXTERNAL

Position: 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
• Water Distribution Operator 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

LABOURER V

LABOURER IV

LABOURER III

LABOURER I & II

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 duties of equipment operator II and all labourer I, II, III

Labourer IV duties such as: all labourer I, II & III work, operator 1,

garbage truck operator and pipefitter.

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

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 ofexperience. This is the only labouring classification that has a paylift after required years of experience.