District of North Vancouver
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About Us
If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver. Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people.
Designated one of BC’s Top Employers for 4 years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine day fortnight and remote work options. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action.
Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver offers an exceptional workplace culture. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.
Position Overview
Our Streets department is looking for safety-minded and responsible team players who enjoy good honest work that provides a solid sense of accomplishment. We are expanding our team and need temporary full-time labourers.
Labourers are the starting point where our staff get on the job training which then puts them in a position to compete for other positions such as concrete finisher, rough carpenter, equipment operators, truck drivers or crew supervisors. Many of our full-time staff began work as temporary labourers and it is an excellent opportunity to see if a career in public service is for you.
Labourers join a team and perform manual outside work entailing physical effort in performing unskilled and semi-skilled public works construction and maintenance tasks on the concrete, asphalt or maintenance crews.
Work assignments can include a variety of tasks such as operating various hand tools safely, as well as electric, gasoline, hydraulic and pneumatic power tools including compressors, jackhammers, tampers, drills, weed eaters, brush cutters, and chainsaws; acting as a swamper for equipment and trucks; assisting in the construction, repair and maintenance of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, ditches, roads and pavement; and general maintenance activities as required.
The successful applicant must possess:
- The physical and mental aptitude to work on a crew and learn new skills;
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in general maintenance and construction work;
- The ability to perform a variety of semi-skilled construction and maintenance related tasks;
- The ability to carry out oral and written instruction and exercise some independent judgement,
- Skill in the operation of power and hand tools used in the work;
- Physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit the performance of heavy manual work in all types of weather.
We are looking for people that have a high school diploma and some experience in construction and maintenance work, or have an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence and an abstract that reflects a safe driving record is required.
A valid Class 3 B.C. Driver’s Licence is an asset.
If you are interested in this position, have a passion to serve people and the community and have a demonstrated commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, we would like to hear from you. We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
Compensation
The wage rate for these unionized positions is $29.71 per hour based on a 40 hour work week.
To apply for this job please visit ca.indeed.com.