Temporary Painter

School District 72 (Campbell River); Campbell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in Campbell River is seeking a Temporary Painter from July to October 2025. This role includes extensive painting tasks, requires a valid B.C. TQ ticket and relevant experience in painting, and offers professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Extended health and dental benefits

Life insurance and pension program

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of recent full-time commercial/residential painting experience.
• Successful completion of courses in WHMIS and Fall Protection.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carries out painting work including interior and exterior surfaces.
• Prepares surfaces by sanding, filling, pressure washing, and painting.
• Responds to emergency situations when required.

Skills

Painting

Heavy lifting

Team collaboration

Reading construction drawings

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Valid B.C. TQ ticket as a painter

Job description

School District 72 operates throughout a large geographic area. Campbell River and Quadra Island schools and our school board office are located on the traditional territory of the Liǧʷiɫdaxʷ people. School District 72 also encompasses the traditional territory of the Klahoose (Cortes), K'ómoks (Sayward), and χʷɛmaɬkʷu (Bute Inlet) First Nations.

SUPPORT STAFF

Position: Temporary Painter

Posting Number: 25-MAINT-002

Term of Employment: July 2025 – October 31, 2025

Hours/Day/FTE: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week

Wage/Salary: $38.97

Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2025

Join Our Team

School District 72 is looking for a Temporary Painter to join our team of professionals who strive to bring the district's learning beliefs to life.

School District 72 (Campbell River) is located on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, extending north to Sayward and south to Oyster River. The district also includes the outer islands of Read, Cortes, and Quadra. The district serves over 5,600 students in 18 schools with a diverse range of programs that are progressive and responsive to the educational needs and interests of students.

The district respects and values the relationships with all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who reside in these territories. It is with respectful consideration that the programs and services provided to students and staff acknowledge their histories, cultural contributions, and contemporary concerns.

About The Role

• Carries out painting work including the use of various powered equipment.
• Prepares (including sanding, filling and pressure washing), paints, stains or varnishes interior and exterior surfaces including buildings, classrooms, furniture, cabinetry, playground equipment and signs.
• Develop a close liaison with other staff so that a team approach is developed in the operation of schools and painting maintenance work.
• Works from oral and/or written instruction and to established procedures, including ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Uses hand and power tools/equipment and materials associated with performing assigned duties, cleans and stores tools and equipment as required.
• Responds to emergency situations when required.
• Provides his or her own personal tools.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Bring your Expertise

• Valid B.C. TQ and/or interprovincial TQ ticket as a painter.
• Minimum two years of recent full-time equivalent commercial/residential painting experience (approximately 3500 hrs.) as a journeyman painter, including brush, roller and spray.
• Successful completion of courses in WHMIS and Fall Protection.
• Familiarity with computer applications including computerized maintenance management systems (such as School Dude, Web Works, Datastream), and email (Microsoft Outlook).
• Must have the ability to read and write English, preferably have Grade 12 diploma.
• Physical ability to perform all assigned tasks, including heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Have a clear understanding of all painting related procedures and equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain a satisfactory relationship with school administration, parents, staff and students.
• Ability to work at heights including a ladder, scaffold or MEWPS (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms).
• Ability to organize individual work.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment.
• Valid B.C. Driver's License Class 5 minimum.
  
  

Contribute to Our Success

The Campbell River School District proudly developed a strategic plan for 2024-2028 that prioritized the following:

• Honour Indigenous World Views and Perspectives
• Student-Centred Learning Environments
• Evolving for Tomorrow
  
  

The following commitments are essential to all positions within the Campbell River School District:

• Commitment and adherence to workplace policies, procedures & practices.
• Commitment to standards of conduct, including behaving in a manner that is: respectful, professional, team-oriented, collegial, collaborative, ethical, honest, and trustworthy.
• Commitment to understand and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
  
  

Join Our Community

Campbell River is a scenic, oceanfront community framed by extensive waterfront, west coast forests and snow-capped mountains. The area is renowned for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities such as skiing, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, golf, and endless opportunities to experience nature. The moderate climate allows residents to participate in numerous outdoor activities on a year-round basis.

Experience The Benefits Of SD72

• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• The opportunity to grow your career in a small district.
• Progressive leadership team.
• Positive collegial culture with a great sense of community.
  
  

Employees are eligible for extended health and dental benefits, life insurance, and participation in a pension program as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 723 along with competitive vacation and sick day entitlements.

Employment Equity

We value diversity of people to best represent the students and communities we serve as an equitable and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, demographics and life experiences.

School District 72 is also committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all applicants (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodation is available on request.

How to Apply

Please submit applications through the School District 72 Job Connect Portal. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal record check.

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter stating the posting number, an updated resume and references, including most recent supervisor(s).