Close Date:
Open Until Filled
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Position Overview
If you enjoy working in a high preforming team and love working outdoors year-round, this is the gig for you! We are seeking a Field Technician 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. 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.
- Must obtain BC EOCP Level I Certificate in Water Distribution Systems and Wastewater Collection Systems within 2.5 years of starting the position;
- Minimum two years’ previous experience in the installation and/or repair of water, and wastewater infrastructure.
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence – Class 5.
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.
This job posting will be open until filled. The posting may close anytime after March 4, 2025 if a qualified candidate is found.
For further information on the Field Technician position, please see the attached job description for the fully qualified position and for further information on the details around the training opportunity please see the attached terms and conditions.
Awarding of Training Opportunity:
To be successful for this training opportunity, applicants must meet the above requirements. Applicants are able to participate in a maximum of three training opportunities within the Department.
On-the-Job Experience and Training:
The successful candidate for this opportunity will be gaining experience towards becoming a fully qualified Field Technician. The exact length of the training opportunity may vary based on the previous experience of the successful candidate and the length of the position but will be a maximum of two and a half years.
Pay Rate:
The successful applicant for this training opportunity will receive the pay rate of Pay Grade 9 (outside), $35.591 per hour to start. After successful completion of BC EOCP Level I Certificate in Water Distribution Systems OR Wastewater Collection Systems, the candidate will receive the pay rate of Pay Grade 10 (outside), $36.357. After successful completion of the Training Opportunity and achievement of both BC EOCP Level I Certificate in Water Distribution Systems AND Wastewater Collection Systems, the incumbent will move to a Pay Grade 11 (outside), $38.438, as a fully qualified Field Technician.
Time Commitment to the Position:
The successful candidate will be required to remain in the Field Technician position for a minimum of the amount of time it took the candidate to become fully qualified.
Probationary Period:
The probationary period for this position will be a maximum of 18 months or the completion of the training opportunity.
Hourly Rate
$35.591
Hours & Days of Work
Monday to Thursday 7:00 am – 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.
