MINJobs posting: Labourer - Public Works
May 14, 2025
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Labourer - Public Works

Organization:
District of Saanich
Region:
British Columbia
Application deadline:
May 28, 2025 before 23:30
Type:
Casual Positions - Up to 5 (CUPE Local 2011)
Category:
Engineering
Description
Are you interested in embarking on a career in Public Works?  We have a great entry level opportunity which will help you gain skills, knowledge and ability in all sections of Public Works. The Public Works Division is seeking multiple casual labourers to perform manual work requiring considerable physical effort and agility in the performance of a variety of manual construction and maintenance tasks. 

Requirements

Requirements include: Grade 10 or equivalent; valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence; annual renewal of Driver’s Abstract; valid Traffic Control Certificate and one month of previous experience and on-the-job training.  Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must possess sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit performance of heavy manual work in all types of weather.   Preference will be given to those candidates with experience/skill/certification and ability in the following areas: pipefitting water work and/or wastewater; operating heavy equipment; working in riparian areas including restoration and spills containment; water meter reading and/or Class 3 Driver’s Licence.

The successful applicants will work Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., or 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., or 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (up to 40 hours per week). Occasional work on Saturdays.

Salary & Benefits

These are C.U.P.E. Local 2011 positions with a wage of $32.06 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on May 28, 2025 quoting competition 25133 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7. Only those under consideration will be contacted.

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