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Labourer (Casual)
@ Municipality of North Cowichan
North Cowichan, British Columbia
Overview
The Municipality of North Cowichan is hiring a casual Labourer to perform physical labouring duties and operate maintenance equipment, including sanders, plows and refuse packers. The role includes scheduled night shifts, shift work and weekends, and requires a Class 3 B.C. Driver's Licence with air endorsement. The position is unionized (CUPE Local 358) and offers competitive pay and benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Perform physical labouring duties
- Operate maintenance tools and equipment
- Operate sanders, plows and refuse packers
- Operate road machinery
- Organize and maintain basic records
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 completion
- Valid Class 3 B.C. Driver's Licence with air endorsement
- Demonstrable physical labouring ability
- Ability to work alone under minimal supervision
- Preference for grounds, construction or road maintenance background
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Schedule | weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Class 3 B.C. Driver's Licence, Air endorsement |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record |
| Education | High school (required) |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Municipality of North Cowichan
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment, competitive pay and benefits.
The Municipality of North Cowichan invites applications from candidates with the proven skills, qualifications and abilities for the position of Labourer on a Casual basis. If you are self-motivated, looking to take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, enjoy both responsibility and accountability, and are ready to join one of British Columbia's most inclusive and environmentally conscious municipalities, we look forward to receiving your application!
Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities:
- Completion of Grade 12.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 3 B.C. Driver's Licence with air endorsement; a satisfactory current driver's abstract will be required.
- Operation of sanders, plows and refuse packers including scheduled night shifts, shift work and weekends.
- Preference may be given to candidates with grounds maintenance, construction, road maintenance or utility system backgrounds and/or who have demonstrable ability to undertake road machinery operation duties.
- Demonstrable ability to perform physical labouring duties.
- Demonstrable ability to operate related maintenance tools and equipment.
- Demonstrable ability to organize and maintain basic records.
- Independence of judgment and capability of working alone under minimal supervision in a safe and efficient manner.
- The position may be physically demanding; candidate must be able to successfully perform all duties associated with the position. A medical certificate attesting to suitability for this position may be required.
This is a unionized position (CUPE Local 358) and the collective agreement may be viewed on our website.
Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.
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