WORKING FOREMAN - WATER at City of Coquitlam

Regular Full-Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For

We are currently recruiting a Leader in Water Construction to join our Public Works team as a Working Foreman Water Construction (Working Foreman – Water). Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Worker, you will provide supervisory support for the team, leading various small scale and large scale projects that require personnel to adapt and be willing to take on daily challenges.

Successful applicants will have considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the water construction and be aware of Water Utility best practices in operation, maintenance and repair. You will also possess the ability to plan, assign, review and supervise the work of a crew engaged in the construction, inspection, service, maintenance, operation and repair of water utilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements include completion of a E.O.C.P. Level I Operator’s Certificate, Water Distribution with considerable related experience including sound supervisory experience OR and equivalent combination of training and experience. A Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement for the Province of British Columbia is required.

What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $40.73 - $43.34. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on November 20, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.