Utility Tradesworker - Waterworks

City of North Vancouver; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of North Vancouver is seeking two Utility Tradesworkers for full-time roles in the Engineering, Parks & Environment Department. Responsibilities include installation and maintenance of water and sewer systems, requiring strong leadership and technical skills. Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma and EOCP certification, with a compensation rate of $43.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 with relevant courses or diploma.
• EOCP Certification required.
• Experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of water and sewer services.

Responsibilities

• Installation, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer systems.
• Inspect and service waterworks appurtenances.
• Prepare cost estimates and monitor project budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 diploma

EOCP Water and Sewer Distribution level 2 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Infor Public Works

Job description

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

The Engineering, Parks & Environment Department (Engineering Operations) requires two (2) Regular Full time Utility Tradesworker – Waterworks.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring and construction of the City’s water and sewer systems. You will inspect, service, maintain and repair gate valves, meters, pumps, hydrants, pressure reducing stations, sewer pump stations, storm grit separators plumbing and irrigation systems, and related waterworks and sewer works appurtenances. In addition you will respond to and investigate trouble calls and emergencies. You will direct and participate in the work of others. You will work closely with Supervisor and schedule, coordinate and oversee the work of others ensuring performance standards, specifications and safety procedures are met, as well as coordinate with external contractors and agencies.

You will prepare cost and time estimates and monitor budget expenditures related to projects. In addition, you will establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts, receive and resolve service requests and issues from the public and other departments, prepare and maintain records/reports, and order materials/equipment.

Requirements

You will have completed Grade 12 supplemented by courses leading to a diploma or trade related to the work. An EOCP Water and Sewer Distribution level 2 Certification is required. You will have considerable experience in the maintenance, repair and installation of Water and Sewer services. A thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, procedures and materials, tools and equipment used in water and sewer operations, maintenance and construction operations is required. The position requires strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a team setting, use independent judgement, along with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft and Infor Public Works, or similar Financial and Asset Management systems is considered an asset. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is required.

Compensation

$43.00 per hour

(January 2024 rates)

Hours of Work

7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Additional Information

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply on-line through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org by Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

Posting Number

Posting Number 2025-0060

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 05/21/2025

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 06/04/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you had experience organizing, planning work and supervising work crews and equipment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience in assisting in the preparation of cost estimates and monitoring budget expenditures?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid license to drive in Canada which is equivalent to a BC Class 5 or higher?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter