Close Date
February 4, 2025
At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody every day. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.
We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!
Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.
Position Overview
If you're into getting your hands dirty, enjoy working in a high preforming team and love working outdoors year-round, this is the gig for you! We are seeking a Field Assistant to join our Civic Construction team. The successful candidate will perform construction work on important capital projects involving the installation and repair of various types of municipal infrastructure. This role requires adherence to safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment and adapting to dynamic environments. Join us to contribute to impactful projects and gain valuable on-the-ground experience. If this sounds like a good fit for you, apply today!
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence Class 3 with air brake endorsement.
- Minimum of six months’ previous experience in the operation and routine maintenance of large mobile equipment, and other related equipment typically engaged in work in a civil construction setting.
For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. This is a CUPE local 900 position.
Hourly Rate
$ 35.591
Hours & Days of Work
Monday – Thursday
7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Hours per Week
40
Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email hr@kamloops.ca or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.
External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers.
