CAREER  OPPORTUNITY

Concrete Finisher

Regular Full-Time ($33.51/hour – 2024 Rates) Pay Grade 5

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the ləkʷəŋən Peoples, notably the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, the District of Oak Bay is committed to recognizing and celebrating their historic and ongoing connection to these lands.
 
Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small town. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with miles of spectacular West Coast shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree- lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.
 
The Engineering and Public Works department is pleased to invite applications for two vacant Concrete Finisher roles. If you thrive when working as part of a team and have experience in all facets of concrete forming, laying, finishing, and removing, we want to hear from you!
 
The core duties of this role involve skilled concrete finishing work in connection with a variety of public works projects such as sidewalk, curb and gutter, foundations, walls and driveways. The successful candidate will exercise some independence as to procedure and may advise other workers or contractors as to the placing or mixing of material. Assignments are received from a superior who checks for workmanship and the completion of desired objectives.
 
Our ideal candidate has completed Grade 10, has a minimum of three years of general public works experience, which includes one year of experience as a cement finisher and form setter in the construction and maintenance of sidewalks, curbs, pavements and similar installations, plus an appropriate valid and subsisting BC Driver’s License. This position is represented by CUPE Local 374.
 
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment and continued career and professional development opportunities. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.
 
We welcome your application if you are qualified and thrive on the challenges this position has to offer. Please apply in confidence, by October 11, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., with a resume and cover letter to: oakbayjobs@oakbay.ca

A detailed job description can be found on our website at https://www.oakbay.ca/municipal-hall/employment-volunteering/employment, which outlines in greater detail the key accountabilities and required qualifications.

We thank you for your interest in working for the District of Oak Bay.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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