CASUAL
EMPLOYMENT
Title: Casual – Labourer
Department: Operations Department
Closing: September 4, 2026
Pay Rate: $34.50
Union/Exempt: CUPE Local 105
The City of Prince Rupert Operations Department is inviting resumes from qualified individuals
for casual employment in our Public Works Department. Casuals are employed to provide
relief for regular employees and for short term extra work. This is a unionized position in
accordance with the CUPE Local 105 Collective Agreement and the starting wage for a
Labourer is $34.50.
This semi-skilled work will involve a variety of diverse activities within various sectors of Public
Works including sanitation, utilities, cemetery, roads and parks. Under general supervision,
duties include, but are not limited to, cutting grass, landscaping, gardening, street
maintenance, operation of equipment, small machinery, refuse collection, municipal grounds
keeping, janitorial, asphalt repairs, concrete finishing, traffic control, litter pick up, slashing
and other duties as assigned.
Staff interact with the public and as such applicants must have the ability to deal with
residents in a courteous, respectful and professional manner at all times. Applicants must be
aware of the physical demands of the assigned tasks and comply with safe work practices.
Workers are required to perform strenuous physical work for extended periods of time in all
weather conditions.
What you bring
In order to be considered for this position you must have the following:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Dogwood Diploma or GED;
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence (Driver’s Abstract required); Class 3 with Air Brake
Endorsement is an asset;
- Must be able to obtain and hold a RCMP Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check.
Results of which will be reviewed by the City for employment;
- Must have a minimum of 4,000 hours of recent and relevant experience in civil
maintenance, construction or labouring practices;
