The Engineering Department is at the heart of designing, maintaining, and enhancing the district’s infrastructure and essential services. Within Public Works, the Waterworks Section is responsible for delivering clean, safe drinking water to the community and maintaining critical water infrastructure. We are currently seeking two motivated and safety-conscious individuals to join our team as a Utility Operator I – Waterworks.
As a Utility Operator I, you will support the maintenance and installation of the potable water distribution system. This includes assisting with live taps on water mains, laying pipe, operating and maintaining various equipment, and performing manual labour such as shoveling, loading materials, and cleaning job sites. You will also contribute to maintaining water quality by following environmental best practices and safety protocols in all aspects of your work. This role is physically demanding and requires teamwork, reliability, and a strong commitment to public service. This position requires sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit performance of heavy manual work in all types of weather conditions.
Requirements include Grade 12 or equivalent; one year of pipefitting experience in water or wastewater systems; EOCP OIT (Operator in Training) Certification for Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection is considered an asset; Traffic Control Certificate; Occupational First Aid Level 1 and confined space entry training as required; and basic navigation skills of field-based GIS software. A valid Class 3 BC Driver’s Licence with air brake endorsement is an asset and annual renewal of a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract are also required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (40 hours per week). In addition to the interview process, testing will be conducted. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $37.95 per hour and an excellent benefits package. Please apply via our careers page by 11:45 p.m. on Friday October 6, 2025, quoting competition 25260.
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence at accessibilityHR@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying.
