Sunshine Coast Regional District
Mechanic
with Occasional Work as Service Person/Transit Assistant
#V1978
(Full-Time, Regular)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Sunshine Coast
Bordered by rugged mountains and blue ocean waters, situated on a peninsula (not an island) in the ancestral lands of the shíshálh (Sechelt) and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) First Nations, this is the Sunshine Coast. Whatever hobby or interest you might enjoy, we have it right here. Hike the trails, get out in a kayak, try golfing, swimming, fishing, cross-country skiing, attend festivals, visit museums, go whale-watching, or any of the other recreational activities that are right at our doorstep. Big city life is only a 40-minute ferry ride away. A preferred tourist destination, a great place to live and play, now is the time to consider making this amazing place your home.
Position Overview
The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is currently inviting applications for a new full-time position working in our Fleet Division. The primary focus will be working as a Mechanic at least 4 days a week, sometimes all 5 days. There may be occasions when mechanical work is not needed, limited to no more than one day a week. If that occurs, the incumbent will be able to work as a Service Person (Transit Assistant) on such occasions in order to maintain full-time status. Additional details will be discussed during an interview.
The Mechanic provides scheduled maintenance and repairs of buses, trucks, automotive vehicles, and other equipment. The Service Person (Transit Assistant) cleans, washes, and pre-trips buses, performs routine servicing and maintenance on a variety of vehicles, maintains the repair shop and grounds, and performs cleaning, maintenance and installation work on bus stops and shelters. Further details are included in the job descriptions found at www.scrd.ca/careers.
Compensation and Benefits
Full-time employees are provided with an excellent compensation and benefits package. In addition to your hourly rate of pay, immediately upon hire, our comprehensive benefit package is yours! This means extended health and dental coverage, including pro-rated eyewear and eye exams, orthotics, and up to $1250 annually for chiro, massage, acupuncture, physio, and more. In addition to three weeks of vacation, we offer 13 paid statutory holidays (after 30 days of employment), as well as paid family responsibility leave, pro-rated sick leave, short-term and long-term disability leave, group life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, participation in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP), and free confidential counselling services.
This bargaining unit position is 37.5 hours per week, paid according to position worked:
- Estimated 4-5 days per week as Mechanic at $46.57 per hour
- Estimated 1 day (or less) per week as Service Person/Transit Assistant at $33.28 per hour
How to Apply
We look forward to hearing from you! Pease send a current resume and a cover letter quoting the competition number via email by the closing date and time shown above. In the subject line of the email please include your name and the competition number. The SCRD is committed to equitable access to employment opportunities. We value a diverse workforce to best represent the communities we serve, and we thank all applicants in advance for your interest.
Contact: employment@scrd.ca or www.scrd.ca/careers
