Labourer IV - Operations Department

JOB POSTING - EXTERNAL

Position: Labourer IV Date of Posting: July 31, 2026

Department: Operations Department Closing Date: August 13, 2026

Job Type: Full-time (40 hrs/week) Employment Type: UNION – CUPE Local 105

Work Location: In Person - Prince Rupert, BC Expected Start: TBD

The City of Prince Rupert provides services to over 12,000 residents and hundreds of businesses and

industries. Nestled against the stunning backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, Prince Rupert, BC, offers a unique

blend of natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and a welcoming community spirit. As you embark on your

professional journey in this coastal gem, you’ll find a workplace environment that mirrors the City’s

picturesque landscapes – dynamic, invigorating, and full of potential.

The City of Prince Rupert respectfully acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional and unceded

territories of the Ts’msyen and Sm’algyax-speaking peoples. We offer gratitude to the people who have lived

on these lands since time immemorial. We, the City, value the diversity of the people we serve and hire, and

we encourage applicants from all walks of life. We are committed to fostering a workplace where individual

differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize

each person’s talents and strengths.

The City of Prince Rupert is currently recruiting for up to two (2) full time Labourer IV’s to join our team in

the Public Works Sector of the Operations Department . Reporting to Operations Management, the

successful candidate will perform manual labour in all sections of Public Works. Included on the last

this posting is an appendix of labouring duties.

This position will require the applicant to be able to perform duties in adverse working conditions, have

specialized skills and without direct supervision. The successful candidate will be responsible for the

installation, maintenance and repair of all aspects of the water/wastewater infrastructure along with

installing and maintain civil infrastructure including concrete, asphalt, and other duties as assigned. This

position is attendance sensitive and is required to work overtime and weekend on call as operationally

necessary.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Required: Dogwood Diploma or GED;

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of recent and relevant experience (within the last 7 years) in the

installation and construction of civil infrastructure namely asphalt, concrete and/or utilities. Experience

working with relevant Trades (for example: Plumbers, Carpenters, Millwrights, Stonemasons and

Pipefitters) may be considered;

• Familiar with all parts and tools required to perform the work. You will be required to score 70% or better

on the test;

• Shall be capable of understanding, reporting verbally and by written report in English and accept and

comprehend verbal instructions; and,

• At least one of the five requirements listed below, which all will be required within two years :

1. Must have a minimum of 4,000 hours of recent and relevant work experience pertaining to installing

and repairing water distribution systems or sanitary and storm sewer collection systems or similar

civil infrastructure and/or other relevant experience, such as plumbing, pipefitting;

2. Water Distribution Operator 1 EOCP certification;

3. Wastewater Collection Operator 1 EOCP certification;

4. Chlorine Handlers’ Certification;

5. California State University at Sacramento (CSU) Wastewater Collection System Operation &

Maintenance Volume 1 and CSU Water Distribution System Operation & Maintenance Volume 1 (these

are home study correspondence courses).

Certifications Required (if not current, within 2 years): WHMIS Certification;

• Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement Drivers Licence;
• Confined Space Certification;
• Traffic Control Certification will be required; and,
• Emergency First Aid Level 1.

Fitness Requirements: Must be able to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods in all weather condition;

• Physical ability to frequently stand and walk throughout the day and climb in and out of ditches and

trenches while attending job sites;

• Must be clean-shaven to enable a respirator to be worn as per WorkSafe BC Regulation, and to pass an

annual full-face respirator fit test;

• This position is physically strenuous and demanding at times, which requires the employee to be in good

physical condition; and,

• Heavy lifting, pulling and managing equipment/objects are part of the assigned tasks and must be able to

handle weight up to 100 lbs and able to lift 40 lbs.

What you’ll do

• Able to follow safe work practices;
• Complete understanding of water/wastewater utility i.e. function of all parts and material from reservoirs

to outfalls;

• Extensive knowledge of Public Works maintenance and construction practices, which includes the use of

equipment, materials and methods used in maintenance, construction and repair activities of municipal

works including, but not limited to, Utilities, Roads, Sanitation and Parks systems;

• Considerable skill, experience and understanding in the proper and safe operation of tools and

equipment, such as but not limited to, mowers, tractors, pumps, hand tools, rakes, grinders, shovels, pick,

broom, weed eaters, litter grasper, and gas, diesel, electric or air powered tools required to complete the

assigned tasks;

• Good knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in concrete and asphalt

finishing on roads, sidewalks, curbs and related maintenance and construction projects;

• Ability to understand and work from line and grade markers and instructions;
• Ability to perform labouring in and around vehicles, equipment and pedestrian traffic;
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and accomplish tasks and assignments;
• Ability to deal tactfully, courteously and accurately with the Public and co-workers;
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations, standards and specifications,

including WorkSafe BC, Municipal bylaws and policies pertaining to the water and wastewater utilities.

• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision is essential; and,
• Other duties as required.

OTHER INFORMATION THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Schedule and hours of work: 8 hours per day between 5:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with a ½

hour unpaid meal break. This position may be required to work a rotational work week schedule of Tuesday

to Saturday when necessary. Notice of one (1) week will be given when the shift will change or when

mutually agreeable with both parties.

• If you are not a local applicant, you must be prepared to relocate to Prince Rupert, BC before starting work.

The City can assist financially with relocation costs;

• You must be legally entitled to work in Canada;
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence and will be required to hold a Class 3 BC Driver’s Licence with Air Brake

endorsement within 2 years; and,

• Will be required to obtain and hold an RCMP Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check. The results of

which will be reviewed by the City to ensure employment eligibility.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Wage Rate: $39.89 per hour; plus, applicable premiums per Collective Agreement

Benefits: We offer superior Health and Welfare benefits and enrollment in the Municipal

Pension Plan.

WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY

• Your CV or Resume highlighting your education, experience, and skills; and,
• A cover letter that explains your interest in this position.

Please submit your cover letter, CV or resume (in PDF format) to:

Human Resources – Job Posting E1062 & 1063OP26

Email: ***email_hidden***

City of Prince Rupert | Operations Department

424 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L7

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those applicants selected for an

interview will be contacted.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT LABOURING DUTIES

LABOURER V Labourer V duties of equipment operator II and all labourer I, II, III

& IV work.

LABOURER IV Labourer IV duties such as: all labourer I, II & III work, operator 1,

garbage truck operator and pipefitter.

LABOURER III Labourer III duties such as: all labourer I & II work, road labouring,

pipefitter assistant, lawn mower tractor operator, flusher truck

helper, and parks custodian.

LABOURER Labourer I & II duties such as: general labourer, grass cutting,

landscaping, litter pick up, refuse collecting and custodial.

I & II

• the difference between a labourer I and II rate is two years of

experience. This is the only labouring classification that has a pay

lift after required years of experience.