Top Benefits
About the role
Skilled Labourer - Construction
Regular Full-Time ($33.51/hour – 2024 Rates) Pay Grade 5
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, notably the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, the District of Oak Bay is committed to recognizing and celebrating their historic and ongoing connection to these lands and waters.
The District of Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small community. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with kilometers of spectacular ocean shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree-lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.
The Engineering and Public Works Department is seeking a highly motivated Skilled Labourer – Construction to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the community’s infrastructure. If you have a strong work ethic and can thrive as part of a team or independently, we encourage your application for this dynamic role!
The Skilled Labourer – Construction’s work involves the performance of a wide variety of tasks associated with the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of municipal infrastructure and facilities. The work is distinguished from that of the general Labourer class by the required degree of specialized knowledge, gained through experience and training. Employees in this class will often work as part of a team, but must also be capable of working independently, with minimal supervision.
Our ideal candidate has graduated from secondary school and has one and a half years of related and varied experience, which includes exposure to Public Works methods, equipment, infrastructure and services. For candidates without secondary school graduation, at least three years of experience is required. This position is represented by CUPE Local 374.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, employee engagement events, work-life balance, and a staff membership to the weightroom, fitness classes, skating and pool. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.
If your qualifications and experience align with our needs, we want to hear from you! Please apply in confidence by 4:30 p.m. on October 1, 2025, with a resume and cover letter to:
A detailed job description can be found on our website at oakbay.ca/careers which outlines in greater
detail the key accountabilities and required qualifications.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
About District of Oak Bay
Oak Bay is a picturesque suburban community located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. With a population of approximately 18,000, it forms part of the Greater Victoria urban area, and, along with 12 other municipal governments, comprises the Capital Regional District. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DistrictOakBay/ Instagram: @districtofoakbay Twitter: https://twitter.com/DistrictOakBay
Top Benefits
About the role
Skilled Labourer - Construction
Regular Full-Time ($33.51/hour – 2024 Rates) Pay Grade 5
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, notably the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, the District of Oak Bay is committed to recognizing and celebrating their historic and ongoing connection to these lands and waters.
The District of Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small community. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with kilometers of spectacular ocean shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree-lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.
The Engineering and Public Works Department is seeking a highly motivated Skilled Labourer – Construction to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the community’s infrastructure. If you have a strong work ethic and can thrive as part of a team or independently, we encourage your application for this dynamic role!
The Skilled Labourer – Construction’s work involves the performance of a wide variety of tasks associated with the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of municipal infrastructure and facilities. The work is distinguished from that of the general Labourer class by the required degree of specialized knowledge, gained through experience and training. Employees in this class will often work as part of a team, but must also be capable of working independently, with minimal supervision.
Our ideal candidate has graduated from secondary school and has one and a half years of related and varied experience, which includes exposure to Public Works methods, equipment, infrastructure and services. For candidates without secondary school graduation, at least three years of experience is required. This position is represented by CUPE Local 374.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, employee engagement events, work-life balance, and a staff membership to the weightroom, fitness classes, skating and pool. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.
If your qualifications and experience align with our needs, we want to hear from you! Please apply in confidence by 4:30 p.m. on October 1, 2025, with a resume and cover letter to:
A detailed job description can be found on our website at oakbay.ca/careers which outlines in greater
detail the key accountabilities and required qualifications.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
About District of Oak Bay
Oak Bay is a picturesque suburban community located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. With a population of approximately 18,000, it forms part of the Greater Victoria urban area, and, along with 12 other municipal governments, comprises the Capital Regional District. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DistrictOakBay/ Instagram: @districtofoakbay Twitter: https://twitter.com/DistrictOakBay