Labourer II, Auxiliary 3-month term (with possibility of an extension)
Competition No. 25-29
Internal/External Opportunity
This is a Union Position
Anticipated start date: April 28, 2025
About our Community:
Located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, the Township of Esquimalt acknowledges its neighbouring First Nations and is committed to building strong and enduring relationships with the Kosapsum and Songhees First Nations.
The Township of Esquimalt, with a population of over 17,000 is recognized as a vibrant, distinct, resilient, and diverse community for people to discover, feel welcome and belong. The Township is home to Canada’s Pacific Navy and boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities.
About our Organization:
With a high functioning, progressive Council and leadership team, and dedicated, engaged staff, the Township is an organization committed to working collaboratively to continue making Esquimalt one of the most desirable places to live, work and play.
The Township of Esquimalt is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become.
About the Opportunity:
The Public Works Department is seeking a motivated individual to fill an auxiliary, Labourer II position. Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor, this role involves performing various manual tasks such as loading trucks, setting up traffic and pedestrian control signs and directing traffic; forming, screeding, and finishing concrete; breaking and laying asphalt; digging trenches; laying sewer pipes; lifting and placing castings and pipes. As a Labourer II the incumbent will use a variety of hand tools when performing manual labouring functions such as, compressor, jackhammer, cement mixer, drills, concrete cut off saw, tamper, and pipe cutter. A good portion of time for this position will require the incumbent to operate a Refuse Collection truck.
Our Preferred Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have a valid class 3 with air endorsement B.C driver’s licence. Experience working on a Refuse Collection truck would be a great asset. The incumbent will preferably have two years of related experience as a labourer or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary: $31.80 hourly plus 14% in lieu of benefits (2024 rates)
Hours per week: 40
Anticipated length of term: 3 months
Prior to applying, please review the attached job description above, which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Please submit your resume and covering letter quoting competition no. 25-29 by 4:00 p.m. on April 8, 2025 to: hr@esquimalt.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Date posted: March 25, 2025