Vector Control Technician

Job ID:
J0525-0020

Position Number:
25-064e

Job Title:
25-064e - Vector Control Technician (Part Time)

Job Type:
Regular Part Time

Job Category:
Community Safety

Open Positions:
1

Employee Group:
0

Date Posted:
July 14, 2025

Closing Date:
July 21, 2025

Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam!

Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve.

This is specialized environmental work identifying and controlling medical-veterinary pests of nuisance and disease-carrying importance. Among the duties of this position, the successful applicant will work with both internal and external contracts to address issues and concerns in the Community. The incumbent will make independent decisions to address concerns based on sound pest management practices referring more difficult or policy matters to their supervisor.

Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Responds to concerns regarding pests on public and private land

• Provides pest management information, advice and suggestions for prevention and control to a variety of internal and external contacts

• Identifies pest by using detailed identification keys

• Monitors pests on public land; locates potential future problem areas; assesses most effective means for control and prevention; sets traps; evaluates various pesticides, determines the most appropriate one to use and applies pesticides, as required

The successful candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor of Science in biological science or related field and a minimum of two years’ experience in vector control, environmental assessment or pest control

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license for the Province of B.C. and use of a properly insured vehicle for the performance of duties

• Structural - Integrated Pest Management Certificate

• Pesticide Dispenser Certificate for B.C.

Why should you consider working for us?

• An hourly starting wage of $33.37 (2025 rate of pay) plus 16% in lieu of all benefits

• We have a positive attitude about the work we perform

• We care deeply about our community

• Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact

• We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed

• We are a living wage employer

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

To be considered for this position, all certifications and licenses need to be uploaded with your resume and cover letter.

The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.

Education : Bachelor’s degree

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years