City of Courtenay
Operations Maintenance Worker (OMW)
The City of Courtenay invites applications for a temporary 1-year term full-time position of 'Operations Maintenance Worker (OMW)” in the Transportation Services Division of the Operational Services Department. This is a union position subject to the terms and conditions in the collective agreement between the City and CUPE Local 556.
The Operations Maintenance Worker (OMW) participates in the construction and/or installation, maintenance and repair of Transportation, Utilities, Public Works Services and Civic Facilities related infrastructure. OMW’s shall be involved in the day-to-day operations by performing a variety of semi-skilled tasks such as concrete and asphalt work, digging trenches, laying pipes, traffic control, picking up litter, collecting garbage, shovelling snow, etc. and operating light trucks and equipment. May wash, clean and carry out minor repairs, cleaning and painting within the road right-of-way, equipment and/or system appurtenances.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 or equivalency
- Completion of Introduction to Public Works Operations - BCIT – PUBW 1001 or;
- Current Operator-In-Training (OIT) certification through Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP)
- Valid BC Class 3 Drivers License with Air Endorsement
- Current Membership with the Public Works Association of British Columbia or current Membership with BCWWA
- Sound (2-3 years) a minimum of 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years working directly in roads or utilities construction, maintenance and operations environment.
- sound knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials and tools used in civil construction and or public works related municipal maintenance work.
- ability to deal courteously with the public.
- good interpersonal and communication skills
- ability to work well as a member of a team and independently
- ability to communicate courteously and effectively with staff and the general public
- ability to understand and carry out job related instructions
- ability to safely operate light duty equipment and tools used in work performed relating to civil construction and municipal maintenance operations.
- 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRING
- First Aid Emergency Level - Industry and CPR Level A Certification; Traffic Control training; WHMIS Certification; Confined spaces Training; and other job-related safety training; Traffic Control Person (TCP) certification from a WorkSafeBC-approved provider is required prior to performing traffic control duties. Certification must be maintained and refreshed as per BC legislation.
- WHMIS Certification
The current (2024) hourly wage rate is $34.83 based on a 40-hour work week (Schedule “B”). An additional 12.4% of gross wages is paid in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits. This temporary posting is for approximately one year, or until the return of the incumbent.
Those who do not meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for the role of labourer at the current rate of $32.64 per hour.
If you have the qualifications along with the passion to help Courtenay be the most livable City in British Columbia, then submit a resume outlining how you meet the qualifications with a covering letter clearly marked “Application: Operations Maintenance Worker “OMW””. Submit your application online at https://www.courtenay.ca/city-hall/careers
The City of Courtenay is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those short listed will be contacted.
Notice Posted: April 10, 2026
Competition #26032
