Careers

DISTRICT OF SAANICH
ENGINEERING
PUBLIC WORKS
STREET OPERATIONS
 

OPERATIONS WORKER III

Permanent Full Time
 
Come join our team for an exciting career in local government. Saanich Street Operations is seeking an Operations Worker III. The Operations Worker III will be responsible for: completing a variety of road maintenance and construction tasks in the maintenance, construction and repair of municipal street infrastructure; technical and manual work involving the coordination and leadership of a crew of workers and equipment operators; the delivery of capital works projects; responding to and investigating complaints from the public and initiating corrective action; may be required to respond to emergency and storm events as they arise.
 
Requirements include Grade 12 or equivalent; three years’ experience directly related to road maintenance, construction; introductory supervisory skills training or one year of experience directing the work of others; a valid B.C. Class 3 Driver’s Licence with air brake endorsement; Occupational First Aid Level I Certificate; Traffic Control Person Certificate; (Training will be provided in Municipal Pavement Maintenance Certification and Certification in Snow and Ice Control); annual renewal of Driver’s Abstract; and sufficient health, physical conditioning, strength, stamina and coordination to permit performance of heavy manual work in all weather conditions. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
 
The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (40 hours per week).
 
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $40.73 per hour and an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. This posting will remain open until the successful candidate is selected. Please apply by quoting Competition No. 24125 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7. As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
 
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2024. 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 [email protected]. We thank all applicants for applying.
 
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