Supervisor 1 - Construction (Utilities)

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 Infrastructure, Transportation & Parks Department is seeking a temporary full-time Supervisor 1 – Construction for approximately one (1) year to provide field supervision and support the delivery of municipal Water, Sanitary and Storm construction projects.

Reporting to the Section Manager of Utilities, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Supervisor 2 in the planning, coordination and assignment of construction projects performed by a small group of employees. This position will provide hands-on field supervision of municipal Water, Sanitary and Storm construction projects, while coordinating and directing the work of truck drivers, equipment operators and external contractors. The successful candidate will monitor construction activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved plans, construction drawings, specifications, municipal standards and performance expectations.

You will have completed Grade 12, with a minimum of 5 years of direct related experience in utilities construction, including the methods, practices, procedures, materials, tools and equipment used in Water, Sanitary and Storm utilities construction. You will have demonstrated ability to supervise and direct the work of a small group of employees, coordinate resources, identify and resolve field issues, read construction drawings, prepare work records, and ensure safety procedures and quality standards are met. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and general computer applications and systems used in the performance of operational, administrative, and supervisory duties. You will have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License. You must be able to deal effectively with the public and demonstrate teamwork, respect, a positive attitude, professionalism and integrity. Certification in either Water Distribution or Waste Water Collection through the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) is considered an asset.

$44.86 per hour

(2026 rates)

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

For temporary full-time positions of 8 months or longer, a City employee who is successful on the posting will have the right to revert to their former position.

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. This posting will remain open until filled.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer—one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person. Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain.

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