DISTRICT OF SAANICH
ENGINEERING
PUBLIC WORKS
STREET OPERATIONS

LABOURER

Temporary Full Time
(Approximately 2 years)
 
The District of Saanich employs more than 1500 members in nine departments and 11 locations in Saanich. More than 124,000 people live here giving us the largest population on the island. We offer competitive wages, benefits/pension, and a robust learning & development program. Our culture holds true to our motto "Populo Serviendo" - this is latin for "Serving the People". We are looking for innovative people to join our team today!
 
Street Operations is seeking a temporary labourer to perform manual work requiring considerable physical effort and agility in the performance of a variety of manual construction and maintenance tasks. If you have the relevant skills, knowledge, abilities and/or experience, this role could provide you with opportunities to work as a Maintenance Worker, Equipment Operators, Truck Drivers, etc.
 
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 to operate Public Works related tools and equipment, working in roads maintenance and construction experience. 
 
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $30.98 per hour and an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023, quoting competition 23295 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7.  Only those under consideration will be contacted.
 
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 accessibilityHR@saanich.ca.  We thank all applicants for applying.
 
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