Labourer 1 (Seasonal Outside Workers) - Public Works

Labourer 1 (Seasonal Outside Workers) - Public Works

The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a vision that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision, then please apply.

Overview

Do you enjoy challenging, physical work in a wide variety of focuses and environments? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative team environment while providing essential services to the community?

• Do you pride yourself in displaying a strong work ethic and are able to work with minimal supervision?
• Are you a self-starter who possesses a positive and can-do attitude?
• Are you looking to learn and/or further develop your construction, maintenance, health and safety related skills?

Our temporary full-time Public Works Labourer 1s perform diversified manual work entailing physical effort and agility in performing semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks to ensure the City’s vast and critical infrastructure are fully operational, well-maintained and repaired.

As a Labourer 1, you could be assigned to support work with teams in:

• Ditch and canal maintenance
• Diking and Drainage infrastructure inspections, maintenance and repairs
• Construction of diking, drainage, and sewer systems
• Extreme weather event preparation and response
• General road maintenance including, but not limited to; asphalt paving, crack sealing, pressure washing, and vegetation control
• Assisting with concrete and masonry projects
• Working with and around excavation equipment, shoring and heavy trucks

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of procedures, practices and methods related to municipal operations and construction.
• Knowledge of driving techniques and rules of safe operation of equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work, as well as safe work procedures, practices, methods and materials involved in the work performed.
• Knowledge of municipal streets and traffic routes.
• Skill in the care and operation of a variety of power and hand tools, materials and equipment used in the work.
• Ability to drive in non-standard areas and to safely maneuver vehicles under non-standard driving conditions.
• Ability to plan and organize your own workload and the ability to initiate operational adjustments based on service needs.
• Ability to work with others and use common courtesy, tact and diplomacy in maintaining working relationships.
• Ability to carry out oral or written instruction, take direction from a supervisor and exercise some independent judgement and action in processing assignments.
• Ability to interact effectively and courteously with the public and project a positive image of the City at all times.
• Possess a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift, carry and push in excess of 20 kg (45 lbs.) on a regular, repetitive basis.
• Ability to successfully clear a Police Information Check.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, supplemented by education, training, and/or experience in construction and maintenance, equipment operations, and other related activities.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia with a clean driver’s abstract.
• These opportunities can also allow individuals to use other experience and certifications, these are not required qualifications but we are interested to hear from individuals who also have:
  • Experience with operating different equipment
  • Other classes of Driver’s License (Class 5 being the minimum)
  • Certifications in areas such as first aid, WHMIS, dangerous goods transportation, etc.
    

Working Conditions:

• Routine light and heavy physical effort is required to carry out duties, including regular, repetitive lifting.
• Work requires regular exposure to traffic, dust, dirt, exhaust fumes, noise, toxic chemicals, construction sites, excavations and heavy equipment.
• Work may also require exposure to minor and/or major disagreeable conditions or hazards.
• Work is performed in a wide variety of locations throughout the city.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

This could be an opportunity for you to join the City of Richmond, learn about this role, others positions and grow your career.

Candidates must submit a resume, copy of valid Driver’s Licence (front and back) and Driver’s Abstract. Applications without these documents will not be considered. Please have these ready to upload when you are submitting your application.

Additional Information:

Employee Group: CUPE Local 394
Position Status: Temporary Full-Time
Duration of Appointment: 6 months
Salary Range: $33.68 per hour
Hours of Work: 7:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Application Posted: 7/23/25
External Closing Date: 8/13/25
PCC#: NA