Auxiliary Labourer

City of New Westminster•New Westminster, BC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations. We are looking for motivated, versatile and team-oriented individuals who are looking to gain valuable experience while completing meaningful work that directly contributes to the New Westminster community. As an Auxiliary Labourer there are opportunities to gain experience in Park Attending, Turf Care, Carpentry, Signage, Streets & Sidewalks, Water & Wastewater Utilities, Towing, Cemetery Services, and Solid Waste & Recycling. These opportunities offer a wide range of experiences from unskilled and semi-skilled labour to utility maintenance and truck driving.

Requirements

Completed Grade 12 (or equivalent) supplemented by related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Class 5 Driver’s License with clean driving record.
Knowledge of and ability to follow safety regulations required in the work.
Ability to effectively perform tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships within a team environment.
Good judgement and critical thinking skills.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
Physical aptitude to perform manual labour.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.

Nice To Haves

Valid Class 1 or Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement, or willingness to obtain a Class 3 license.
Demonstrated experience in the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the work related to Parks, Playgrounds, Turf, Sanitation, Water, Waste Water, Roads and Sidewalks.
Emergency response experience related to snow and ice and flood control.
Completed related courses such as Introduction to Public Works, BCWWA Water Distribution Level 1 and/or Wastewater 1.

Responsibilities

Opportunities to gain experience in Park Attending, Turf Care, Carpentry, Signage, Streets & Sidewalks, Water & Wastewater Utilities, Towing, Cemetery Services, and Solid Waste & Recycling.
Perform unskilled and semi-skilled labour.
Utility maintenance.
Truck driving.
Follow safety regulations required in the work.
Effectively perform tasks with minimal supervision.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Maintain effective working relationships within a team environment.
Provide exceptional customer service.
Perform manual labour.
Work in all weather conditions.