Mechanic 3

MECHANIC 3 – SKILLED

(Contract Term Temporary, Full-Time)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

The West Vancouver Engineering & Transportation Department is currently seeking a contract term temporary, full-time mechanic to join our highly qualified team. This position will perform duties related to automotive and heavy-duty mechanical work at the journeyman level.  This involves overhaul, repair and maintenance on all types of Municipal equipment in the shop or in the field. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Troubleshooting, maintenance and repair work on all types of Municipal vehicles and equipment;
• Carrying out safety inspections and performing preventative maintenance on Municipal equipment;
• Inspecting and repairing hydraulic systems on Municipal equipment;
• Performing a variety of gas and electrical welding tasks common to mechanical shop work;
• Submitting reports and maintenance records as required;
• Experience related to repairing and maintaining small equipment utilized in turf care and landscaping, would be an asset; and,
• Performing other related duties, as required.

The preferred candidate will possess or have the ability to obtain and retain the following:

• Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement Inspection Certificate;
• Valid British Columbia Class 3 Driver's Licence with Air Brake endorsement;
• British Columbia Department of Labour/Red Seal Certification of Qualification in Automotive Mechanical Repair, Heavy Duty Mechanical Repair or Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic;

The successful candidate will hold Grade 12 Graduation, supplemented by technical courses related to mechanical work, completion of a recognized apprenticeship to the trade and considerable general experience in automotive and heavy-duty mechanical and electrical work will be an asset. Candidates in 4th year apprentice may be considered.

The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check, driver’s abstract and a copy of their credentials. To ensure your application is complete, please contact ICBC at View phone number on civicjobs.ca or request online at to have your Driving Record sent directly from ICBC to Human Resources at  View email address on civicjobs.ca.

Applications without a Driver’s Abstract submission will not be considered for further steps in the recruitment process. 

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy. 

Position Status:
Union (WVMEA) – Contract Term Temporary, Full-Time

Hours of Work:
40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Rate of Pay:
$51.84 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits
After 3 months of continuous service, Contract Term Temporary employees shall be provided with a one time choice between receiving the same benefit, vacation, statutory holidays and leave provisions as permanent employees or fourteen percent (14%) of regular salary in lieu of all benefits.

Closing Date:
Open until Filled

To Apply:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at to apply for this position. Please note that all candidates must apply through the Career Centre.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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If you have any questions please contact us at  View email address on civicjobs.ca