Utility Operator 1 (Water)
- BC, Canada
$38.45 CAD / hour
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- $38.45 CAD / hour
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Position Information
| Title | Utility Operator 1 (Water) |
|---|---|
| Job Status | Regular 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 requires regular a full-time Utility Operator 1 (Water). |
| Responsibilities | You will be responsible for skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring and construction of the City’s water distribution system. You will inspect, service, flush mains, maintain and repair gate valves, meters, hydrants, pressure reducing stations, related waterworks appurtenances. In addition, you will respond to and investigate trouble calls and emergencies. You will work closely with the Utility Operator 2 to schedule, coordinate and oversee the work of others ensuring performance standards, specifications and safety procedures are met, as well as coordinate with external contractors and agencies. You will prepare cost and time estimates and monitor budget expenditures related to projects. In addition, you will establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts, receive and resolve service requests and issues from the public and other departments, prepare and maintain records/reports, and order materials/equipment. |
| Requirements | You will have considerable experience in the maintenance, repair and installation of Water services. A thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, procedures and materials, tools and equipment used in water operations, maintenance and construction are required. The position requires strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a team setting, use independent judgement, along with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Completion of Grade 12 and an EOCP Level 1 Water Distribution certification is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft and Infor Public Works, or similar Financial and Asset Management systems is considered an asset. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is required. |
| Compensation | $38.45 per hour (2026 rates) |
| Hours of Work | 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday |
| Additional Information | |
| 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 Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). 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 | 2026-0130 |
|---|---|
| Job Open Date | 11/13/2026 |
| Job Close Date | |
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Responsibilities
The Utility Operator 1 at the City of North Vancouver will install, repair, inspect and maintain the water distribution system, including mains, valves, meters and hydrants, and respond to trouble calls. The role also coordinates work with the Utility Operator 2, outside contractors and agencies, and handles public service requests.
Requirements
Candidates need considerable experience maintaining and installing water services, plus strong leadership, teamwork and communication skills. Grade 12, an EOCP Level 1 Water Distribution certification and a valid BC Class 5 driver's licence are required.
Skills
- Water distribution system maintenance
- Water main flushing
- Hydrant and gate valve repair
- Water meter installation and repair
- Pressure reducing station maintenance
- Trouble call investigation
- Emergency response
- Cost and time estimating
- Budget monitoring
- Work scheduling and coordination
- Contractor coordination
- Public service request handling
- Record keeping and reporting
- Materials and equipment ordering
- Team leadership
- Microsoft Office
- PeopleSoft
- Infor Public Works
- Asset management systems
Categories
- Government & Public Sector
- Trades
- Energy
Keywords
- water distribution
- water utility operator
- water main maintenance
- hydrant repair
- gate valve
- water meter
- pressure reducing station
- EOCP Level 1
- municipal utility
- public works
- PeopleSoft
- Infor Public Works
- asset management
- Microsoft Office
- budget tracking
- cost estimating
- crew leadership
- BC Class 5 licence
- City of North Vancouver
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- EOCP Level 1 Water Distribution
Tools
- Microsoft Office
- PeopleSoft
- Infor Public Works
Languages
- English