Position Information

Title Truck Driver/Swamper 2 Job Status Temporary Full Time Position Overview

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

The Infrastructure, Transportation & Parks Department requires a temporary full-time Truck Driver /Swamper 2 for approximately one (1) year.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for truck driving, manual collection and disposal work involving tandem axle rear loader garbage trucks with a G.V.W. over 26,100 kg. As a member of a two-person crew, you will share equally in the truck driving and swamping duties during the collection of garbage and green can/yard trimmings. The work also includes the operation of auxiliary equipment, preparation of work records, public interaction and routine maintenance of the truck and equipment. You will also perform other duties which will include general labouring and driving assignments.

Requirements

You will have a valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with air brake endorsement, a proven safe driving record of a truck over 26,100 kg. G.V.W. (prior to any selection, applicants will be required to produce their driving record) and work experience demonstrating strength and agility to perform heavy physical labour work. Knowledge of City of North Vancouver streets and previous garbage and/or yard trimmings collection experience would be an asset.

Compensation

$38.23 per hour

(2026 rates)

Hours of Work

Four 10-hour days per week between Monday and Friday or Five 8-hour days per week, Monday to Friday. The shifts commence at 7:00 a.m.

Additional Information

Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete standardized tests or exercises to demonstrate their applicable skills and knowledge.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply on-line through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org by Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer—one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person.

Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at hr@cnv.org. We’re here to support your full participation

Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-0090 Job Open Date 08/05/2026 Job Close Date 08/19/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants