Original job description
Position Information
Title Labourer 2 (Public Works) Job Status Temporary Full Time Position Overview
The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.
The Infrastructure, Transportation & Parks department is seeking a temporary full-time Labourer 2 to work in the Sewer and Water group for approximately one (1) year.
Responsibilities
You will perform unskilled and limited semi-skilled manual tasks in the construction and maintenance of water distribution, sanitary collection, and/or storm collection systems. You will perform tasks related to installing, repairing and maintaining mains and connections, such as, setting and checking line and grade, placing and compacting gravel backfill, installing and cutting pipe, and installing shoring; work may also include fire hydrants, valves and meters, or catch basins and manholes. You will also operate related compressor, hydraulic and/or power tools; perform cleaning and maintenance tasks for mains and PRV stations; or watercourses, catch basins, manholes and pump stations; and perform traffic control duties.
Work assignments may also be in any of the Engineering Operations work sections, based on operational requirements.
Requirements
You will have related experience in utilities maintenance and construction and good knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in utilities work. You must have demonstrated ability to perform heavy physical labouring / manual work. You will have successfully completed grade 12. A valid Class 5 Drivers License is required. You must also be able to deal effectively with the public and embrace values such as teamwork, respect, a positive attitude, professionalism and integrity. Certification in Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection within the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) would be an asset.
Compensation
$35.62 per hour
(2026 rates)
Hours of Work
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Additional Information
For temporary full-time positions of 8 months or longer, a City employee who is successful on the posting will have the right to revert to their former position.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply on-line through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org. This posting will remain open until filled.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer - one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person. Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at hr@cnv.org. We’re here to support your full participation.
Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.
We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2026-0107 Job Open Date 10/02/2026 Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants
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Responsibilities
Perform manual and limited semi-skilled construction and maintenance work on water distribution, sanitary collection, and storm collection systems, including installing and repairing pipes, mains, connections, hydrants, valves, meters, catch basins, and manholes. Operate related tools and equipment, maintain utility infrastructure and facilities, and carry out traffic control duties as assigned.
Requirements
Requires related experience in utilities maintenance and construction, knowledge of utility work methods, materials, tools, and equipment, and the ability to perform heavy physical labour. Applicants must have completed Grade 12 and hold a valid Class 5 driver's license; water distribution or wastewater collection certification is an asset.
Skills
- Utilities Maintenance
- Utilities Construction
- Water Distribution Systems
- Sanitary Collection Systems
- Storm Collection Systems
- Pipe Installation and Repair
- Line and Grade Setting
- Gravel Backfill and Compaction
- Shoring Installation
- Operation of Power Tools
- Main and PRV Station Maintenance
- Traffic Control
- Heavy Physical Labour
- Public Relations
- Teamwork
- Class 5 Driver's License
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Government & Public Sector
- Trades
- Construction
- Engineering
Keywords
- Water Distribution
- Sanitary Collection
- Storm Collection
- Utilities Maintenance
- Utilities Construction
- Mains
- Pipe Installation
- Pipe Cutting
- Line and Grade
- Gravel Backfill
- Compaction
- Shoring
- Fire Hydrants
- Valves
- Meters
- Catch Basins
- Manholes
- Compressor
- Hydraulic Tools
- Power Tools
- PRV Stations
- Pump Stations
- Watercourses
- Traffic Control
- Class 5 Driver's License
