Job Description

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.

Applicants with a valid Class 1 or Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement, or those are willing to obtain a Class 3 license, will be given preference.

If the following characteristics and skills describe you, we want to meet you!

• You have a positive, energetic “can-do” approach to work and a willingness to learn!
• You are a reliable and dedicated individual who shares the City’s core values of integrity, compassion, innovation, openness, accountability, sustainability, partnership, and inclusion.
• You have 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 is required, however, preference will be given to applicants who possess a Class 1 or Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement.
• It would be beneficial if you have 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.
• It would be beneficial if you have emergency response experience related to snow and ice and flood control.
• It would be a bonus if you have completed related courses such as Introduction to Public Works, BCWWA Water Distribution Level 1 and/or Wastewater 1.
• You have knowledge of and ability to follow safety regulations required in the work.
• You have the ability to effectively perform tasks with minimal supervision and to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• You have the ability to maintain effective working relationships within a team environment.
• You have good judgement and critical thinking skills.
• You have the ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• You have the physical aptitude to perform manual labour and to work in all weather conditions.
• You must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.

*An eligibility list may be established to fill future auxiliary Labourer positions for the next six months.