Recreation & Leisure Centre - Sparwood

(Temporary, July to October )

The District of Sparwood is a friendly and welcoming community of approximately 4,100 people, nestled in the heart of the Elk Valley in the Southeast Kootenays. Sparwood offers year-round recreational opportunities including trail systems for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing as well as world class hunting and fishing.

Under the general direction of the Roads & Parks Supervisor, the Casual Labourer performs a variety of general and specific labour type tasks in the maintenance of District infrastructure. Working as part of a team, the Casual Labourer assists other employees engaged in installation, maintenance and repair of roads, sidewalks, parks, sewer and water systems. Additional responsibilities can include digging and backfilling trenches by hand, picking up and disposing of litter, general cleaning and basic maintenance as well as other related duties as assigned. The Casual Labourer also may operate light trucks, small tractors, mowers, edgers, trimmers, power saws, steam cleaners, various hand tools and miscellaneous equipment. 

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
• Some (1-2 years) related experience in labour or construction work, and safe operation of related tools, light trucks and small equipment
• Airbrakes endorsement, preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES / WORK DEMANDS:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently
• Ability to understand and carry out job related instructions
• Ability to continuously use hand tools, lift heavy objects, work in awkward positions, stand and walk throughout the day; occasionally work in confined spaces, and frequently work in inclement weather.

This position is a unionized position under CUPE local 2698. The 2022 hourly wage rate is $28.56/hour as per the current collective agreement.  For a full position description please see below.

As part of the interview process, shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a practical portion of the interview at the District of Sparwood Public Works Yard. Qualified applicants who are offered and accept the position may be required to complete a satisfactory pre-employment background check. This may consist of all or a combination of the following: Canadian criminal record check, an employment verification and/or an education and accreditation verification and a clean drivers’ abstract.

This posting will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to:

Jenna Jensen
Manager of HR & Communications
District of Sparwood
Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue
Sparwood BC, V0B 2G0
Email to: [email protected]

Job Description

Working as part of a cooperative team, and using manual labour and powered equipment and tools, the incumbent constructs and/or installs, inspects, maintains and repairs roads curbs, gutters, sidewalks, signs, street lights, parks, trails, irrigation, trees and shrubs and other roads & parks related infrastructure.

The incumbent is an effective team member whose contributions assist in the achievement of department and organizational objectives.

Organizational Status

The Public Works Department manages the delivery of municipal transportation, environmental (water, wastewater, and waste), parks services; fleet management; the operational aspect of cemetery services; and the care and maintenance of certain municipal facilities.

The Department works closely with other municipal departments and provides assistance to them on an as required basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Constructs and/or installs, inspects, maintains and repairs roads, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, signs, street lighting, landscapes, gardens, turf, urban forest, boulevards, irrigation systems, walkways, trails, trees, shrubs and other roads & parks related infrastructure in accordance with District bylaws, policies, procedures, design standards and proper construction and maintenance practices.
  
• Operates light trucks and equipment such as snow blowers, power saws, pressure washers, steam cleaners, trash pumps, various hand tools, etc. while engaged in activities such as garbage collection, excavation, backfilling, rolling, compacting, concrete/asphalt finishing, loading vehicles, salting, sanding, snow plowing and snow removal; inspects equipment for fuel, oil, air, lubricants and makes minor repairs, adjustments and/or tops up as required.
  
• Performs various manual tasks such as forming, screeding and finishing concrete, breaking and laying asphalt, digging trenches & holes, placing sod, laying pipes, traffic control, picking up garbage and litter, etc; uses various hand tools and power equipment such as compressor, jackhammer, drills, etc.
  
• Identifies and requisitions parts, supplies, materials, tools and equipment, and ensures they are available for use and at the job site on a timely basis.
  
• Carries out safe work practices and adheres to safety and other work-related regulations; reports unsafe and/or insecure situations in accordance with regulations and District policies; implements emergency procedures as directed.
  
• Assists the Utilities crew in the construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment and storm water collection systems, as required by supervisor.
  
• Assists the Recreation Maintenance crew in the construction, maintenance and repair of parks, trails, playgrounds and recreational facilities, as required by supervisor.
  
• Provides input on modifications or improvements to Public Works Department policies, procedures and practices to improve the functions and safety of the department’s operations; provides input to written work procedures for own area of responsibility as requested.
  
• Performs back-up functions and other related duties as assigned or required from time to time.
  
• Responds to call-outs, alarms and emergency situations and is required to be available on a rotational basis for weekend on-call, as required.

Required Education / Work Experience

Grade 12 or equivalent

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Airbrakes endorsement, preferred

Some (1-2 years) related experience in labour or construction work, and safe operation of related tools, light trucks and small equipment

Required Skills and Abilities / Work Demands

Some knowledge of construction and maintenance methods and techniques relevant to general labour tasks such as concrete screeding and finishing, etc.

Some understanding of WorkSafe BC regulations and related safe work practices.

Good interpersonal and communications skills.

Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently.

Ability to operate a variety of light and heavy equipment as required.

Physical ability to lift heavy objects, undertake labour intensive tasks, work in awkward positions and confined spaces, frequently stand and walk throughout the day and work in inclement weather.

Post Date: June 2, 2022   |   Category: Job PostingsNews & Updates