Posted 3 months ago
Labourer - Utilities Construction
@ District of West Vancouver
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
The District of West Vancouver is hiring temporary full-time labourers for its Utilities Construction team to support water, sewer and storm system work. The role is physically demanding outdoor work in all weather, with 40 hours per week (days and hours may vary) and a starting rate of $31.96 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits.
Pay:
$31.96 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform construction and maintenance tasks on water, sewer and storm systems
- Locate and repair leaks and assist with installation and servicing
- Operate hand and power tools
- Clean and maintain trucks and equipment
- Keep daily pick-up records
Requirements summary:
- Valid BC Class 5 driver's licence and driver's abstract
- Police information check
- Utilities construction experience or training preferred
- EOCP certification preferred
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | BC Class 5 driver's licence, EOCP |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record, criminal record |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
District of West Vancouver
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
LABOURER - UTILITIES CONSTRUCTION
(Temporary Full-Time)
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.
The District of West Vancouver’s Engineering Construction Department currently has temporary full-time Labourer positions available in the Utilities Construction team. The successful candidate will perform a variety of manual tasks, which include:
· performing a variety of tasks in the construction or operation of water, sewer and storm utility systems;
· locating and repairing leaks, assisting in the installation, repair, and servicing of water, sewer and storm systems;
· cleaning trucks and equipment, as needed;
· maintaining equipment in a safe and secure manner;
· operating basic hand and power tools; such as, shovels, pipe saws, plate tamper, etc.;
· maintaining daily pick-up records;
· providing manual labourer assistance on various tasks and assignments; and,
· other related duties as required.
The successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:
· work effectively and efficiently in a team environment while maintaining a safety-first mentality;
· use a variety of tools for general maintenance and construction work; and,
· work outdoors in a physically demanding role in all types of weather conditions.
Preference will be given to candidates with any of the following credentials:
· experience or training in utilities construction;
· EOCP Certification; and/or,
· possession of a valid Class 1 or 3 BC Drivers Licence.
Candidates must hold a valid BC Class 5 Driver's License. Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable driver’s abstract, a police information check, and copies of relevant credentials. To ensure your application is complete, please contact ICBC at 604-661-2255 or request online at https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/clio/to have your Driving Record sent directly from ICBC to Human Resources at [email protected].
Applications without a Driver’s Abstract submission will not be considered for further steps in the recruitment process.
This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on WestNet. |
Position Status: | Union (WVMEA) – Temporary Full-Time |
Hours of Work: | 40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary) |
Starting Rate of Pay: | $31.96 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits This position has a pay structure with three steps which increase based on hours completed in the position. |
Closing Date: | Ongoing |
To Apply: | Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Portal at www.westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position. Please note that all candidates must apply via the Career Portal; we do not accept applications via email or hard copy. |
We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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