Public Works Superintendent

Village of Masset

Public Works Superintendent

Location: 1686 Main Street, Masset, BC (Haida Gwaii)

Full-time, permanent | Salary: $46.59 per hour, plus benefits. This is a unionized position represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and is governed by the applicable collective agreement.

The Village of Masset is seeking a practical, community-minded Public Works Superintendent to lead the day-to-day operations of its municipal public works department.

Serving a community of approximately 850 residents, the Superintendent will supervise a crew of 3–4 employees and take a hands-on role in maintaining the Village’s water and wastewater systems, roads, buildings, parks, equipment and other municipal assets.

The role
The Superintendent will lead and coordinate:

• Operation and maintenance of the municipal water system and plant, including monitoring, sampling, records and routine maintenance.
• Sewer and wastewater infrastructure maintenance and repairs.
• Snow and ice control, roads, paths, drainage, buildings, parks and tree maintenance.
• Village trucks, heavy equipment, tools and maintenance schedules.
• Work planning, crew supervision, contractor coordination, purchasing and asset-management activities.
• Public works emergency response and scheduled after-hours callouts.

The role will work closely with the CAO, CFO, and Corporate Manager, and coordinate with the Airport Manager on shared equipment and maintenance needs. The Airport Manager retains responsibility for airport operations unless otherwise delegated.

Qualifications
A Water Treatment Level III certificate is required. Applicants with a Level II certificate may also be considered if they provide an acceptable work plan and can obtain Level III certification within an agreed timeframe, subject to regulatory requirements.

Applicants should also have:

• Experience operating and maintaining water infrastructure.
• Experience supervising staff or leading a crew.
• A valid driver’s licence appropriate to the position.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning, safe work practices and emergency response.
• The ability to operate, or supervise the safe operation of, relevant heavy equipment.

Water Distribution, Wastewater qualifications, small-community public works experience and asset-management skills are strong assets.

This is an outdoor, hands-on position involving physical work, equipment operation and occasional after-hours callouts. Duties may include occasional lifting and carrying of materials or equipment up to 50 lb (23 kg). Accommodation will be provided in accordance with applicable requirements.

Compensation: Range of $90,000–$105,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience, plus applicable benefits. On-call, overtime and standby arrangements will be outlined during recruitment.
Relocation assistance: Relocation assistance may be available to the successful candidate. Any assistance will be determined based on the candidate’s circumstances, qualifications and relocation needs, and will be discussed during the hiring process

To apply:
Please submit a cover letter, résumé and three references by December 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

Applications may be submitted by email, using the email link below, mail or in person at the Village Office.

Drop-off: Village of Masset — “Public Works Superintendent” 1686 Main Street, Masset, BC
Mailing address: P.O. Box 68, Masset, BC V0T 1M0

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