Labourer 3

Job summary

Operate vehicles and specialized equipment, perform maintenance and waste management tasks, and support inspections, assessments, cargo handling, and recordkeeping. Follow safety requirements and may monitor, train, or guide other labourers.

Job details

Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried - Labourer 3 Job Title Labourer 3 Department Waste Management | Municipal Services | Facilities Compensation Range $4,877.00 - $5,317.00 CAD Monthly Posting End Date October 18, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date April 12, 2027 There are two (2) vacancies open for this position. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary UBC Facilities provides comprehensive facilities maintenance, operations and renovation services for lands and buildings owned by the University of British Columbia. The Municipal Services group is responsible for providing waste management services, soft and hard landscape services, as well as moving and general labour services for all of the Vancouver campus. This position works in the Waste Management division of Municipal Services, which provides both waste management services and waste reduction education to the UBC campus community through the coordination of recycling, composting and litter reduction initiatives. Waste Management supports special events on campus, helps to coordinate the redistribution of surplus office materials, and provides other important services such as paper shredding, compost consulting and special items recycling. Within the Waste Management crew, the Labourer performs physical work, operates special equipment, performs maintenance work for the Waste Management crew; working within relevant safety regulations and in the safest, simplest, sustainable and most efficient manner. Level Definition: Positions in this classification perform skilled tasks related to road and utility infrastructure preventative maintenance works, landscaping and turf management, moving and event services, waste management and building maintenance, support project work and operate vehicles within the required class and special equipment. Organizational Status The Labourer reports to the Manager, Municipal Services and receives daily work assignments and directions from the Operations Head, Waste Management. The Labourer works with a variety of trades and labourers within the Municipal services unit as well as within Facilities as a whole. Responsibilities are performed both independently as well as with other members of the team, depending on the nature of the work. Work Performed Operates vehicles within the required class and special construction and maintenance equipment. Required to work in severe weather conditions, may be exposed to odors, loud noises, or other environmental factors. Required to work in confined spaces and at elevated locations while complying with WorkSafeBC regulations, UBC policies and procedures. Requests and receives tools, equipment and material for the work assigned. Assists in performing regulatory asset inspections, condition assessments, and reporting using asset management hardware and software. Required to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Loads, unloads, receives and dispatches cargo and maintains associated records. Carries out routine maintenance on the vehicle being operated. May monitor the work of a group of Labourers in an assigned area as designated by their supervisor; participates in the work and ensures those under their jurisdiction work in a correct and safe manner. Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification. May require certifications for work assignments including but not limited to confined space entry, lockouts, fall protection, traffic control, asbestos abatement, driving or other specified certifications based on the requirements of their assignment. Consequence of Error/Judgement Determines the most efficient and effective way to perform skilled tasks and operate equipment; incorrect decisions result in minor delays. Supervision Received Works under general supervision and from oral and written instructions and according to established procedures. Supervision Given Monitors the work of a group of labourers in an assigned area as required. Will assist onboard new employees, train or guide the work of seasonal labourers. Minimum Qualifications Secondary school education and/or completion of high school, valid BC driver’s license or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications Air brake ticket is an asset. Ability to follow policies, procedures, and instructions. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Ability to provide quality service to customers in a courteous, patient manner. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships.

What you’ll do

Operate vehicles and specialized equipment, perform maintenance and waste management tasks, and support inspections, assessments, cargo handling, and recordkeeping. Follow safety requirements and may monitor, train, or guide other labourers.

Requirements

Requires secondary or high school education and a valid British Columbia driver's license, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates should be able to follow procedures, work independently and as part of a team, provide courteous customer service, and build cooperative working relationships; an air brake ticket is an asset.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Vehicle Operation
• Special Equipment Operation
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Waste Management
• Asset Inspections
• Condition Assessments
• Recordkeeping
• Data Accuracy
• Cargo Handling
• Workplace Safety
• Confined Space Work
• Fall Protection
• Traffic Control
• Teamwork
• Customer Service
• Training and Guidance

Job areas

• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Logistics
• Security & Safety

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