Requisition ID: 45907

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’s purpose by providing many services and public works facilities. Street Operations Workers maintain and construct City streets, lanes, and sidewalks.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Operations workers perform general construction tasks such as concrete finishing, form setting, boulevard restoration, drain tile installation, asphalt raking and conduit installation. Operations workers also perform maintenance tasks such as pressure washing, bridge painting and pothole repair. The work is performed outdoors, in all weather conditions and is physically demanding. Functional and or physical assessment related to the bona fide position requirements may be required. Successful candidates are required to be fit tested annually, carry, maintain, and wear respirators as operationally required. Jewelry, long hair, and facial hair may impede a complete seal of a respirator and will need to be adjusted or removed to ensure a seal can be achieved.

Street Operations functions 365 days per year. The regular hours of work for this position are 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday. Successful candidates may be required to adjust shifts and work locations in accordance with operational requirements and the Collective Agreeement.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Up to completion of high school and some laboring experience in construction.

• Experience working in roles requiring learning new skills, procedures, and processes.

• Experience working with asphalt and/or concrete is an asset.

• Experience with bridge maintenance activities and working from heights is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of safe work procedures.

• Sound knowledge of the tools, material and equipment used in the work.

• Some knowledge of construction and maintenance tasks.

• Some knowledge of the functions of Street Operations and the established practices in carrying out the work.

• Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and coordination to perform heavy physical labor.

• 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 on ladders, elevated areas, confined spaces, and/or uneven surfaces.

• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment.

• Ability to exercise some independence of judgment and action in the routine or simple aspects of the work.

• Ability to courteously answer questions and deal with the public.

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

• A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License or higher and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record

• • 5 years accumulation of no more than 9 points, not in excess of 3 points per single year
  • 5 years accumulation of no more than 1 preventable work-related driving or equipment operating accident in any single year

• 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:

  • ICBC Commercial Driving Records Abstract (N Print) for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
  • ICBC Insurance and Claims History for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
  • If you have less than 5 years' driving history in BC, please also provide equivalent documents from your previous jurisdiction(s) to a total of 5 consecutive years

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300)

Affiliation: CUPE 1004 N/Pks

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: July 2026

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-310: $35.25 per hour

Number of Positions: 14

Application Close: May 14, 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.

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