Job Description

Requisition ID: 47296

Organization

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

Engineering Services contributes to the overall City purpose by providing many services and public works facilities. These ranges from such fundamental services as water supply, sewerage, drainage, refuse removal, street access, and lighting, to regulatory functions such as traffic control, parking enforcement, transportation planning, and preservation of utility and communication corridors.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The Spare Driver in Collections is assigned to Automated/Semi-Automated Truck Driver work to collect curbside garbage and green bin material. Drivers are assigned to established routes/beats throughout the city and must be able to operate safely while providing excellent customer service to residents. Drivers are expected to exit the truck to tag or pick up knocked-over totes and be courteous and professional when sharing the lane with other drivers and service providers. When not assigned to curbside collection, Spare Drivers may be assigned to other Sanitation Services Branch specific work.

The Sanitation Operations Branch functions 365 days/year, applicants must be willing and able to work shift work if operationally required. The Collections shift is from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Please note that training may be scheduled on weekends. Successful applicants’ availability must meet Branch expectations in order to continue employment with the Branch. Functional and or physical assessment related to the bona fide position requirements may be required

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Up to completion of high school and some laboring and truck driving experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Previous waste collection experience is desirable. Some knowledge of collections and/or recycling.
• Knowledge of safe work procedures.
• Sound knowledge of the tools, material and equipment used in the work.
• Some knowledge of the functions of the Sanitations Operations branch and the established practices in carrying out the work.
• Ability to exercise some independence of judgment and action in the routine or simple aspects of the work.
• Ability to courteously answer questions and respectfully deal with the public.
• Skill in the use of a variety of tools and equipment.
• Sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to perform heavy physical labour.
• Demonstrated ability to learn the requirements of the job in a reasonable amount of time.
• Ability to lift, push and pull heavy objects.
• Ability to walk or stand continuously with frequent bending or twisting.
• Ability to work close to moving machinery and in high traffic areas.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, and on uneven surfaces
• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment variety of tools and equipment.

Driver’s License and Record Checks

• A current and valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with Air Endorsement or higher and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record are required.
• 5 years accumulation of no more than 9 points, not in excess of 3 points per single year
• 3 years accumulation of no more than 1 preventable work related driving or equipment operating accident in any single year.
• The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities.
• Employees who do not demonstrate a satisfactory driving record will have their application reviewed in more detail
• Candidates must attach the following to be considered:
• Commercial Driving Records Abstract (N Print) (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
• Insurance and Claims History for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
• Your driving record will be reviewed as part of the application process. Candidates must demonstrate a safe driving history, as assessed by the City of Vancouver.

As part of our recruitment process to determine the successful candidate, you will be screened and ranked based on the following:

• Job Application
• Resume
• ICBC Documents
• Interview
• Driving Assessment

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300)

Affiliation: CUPE 1004 N/Pks

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date: January, 2027

Position End Date: January, 2028

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-310: Base rate: $35.25 per hour. Driving Rate (including productivity bonus): $38.62

Number of Positions: 5

Application Close: November 29, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).More about unceded traditional territories

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