Certified Pump Mechanic – District of Saanich
Job Description
DISTRICT OF SAANICH
ENGINEERING
PUBLIC WORKS
STORM AND WASTEWATER
CERTIFIED PUMP MECHANIC
Permanent Full Time
The District of Saanich is the largest municipality in beautiful Greater Victoria, blending both the urban and rural environment and home to approximately 124,000 citizens. Employing more than 1,500 members, our greatest asset is a high performing workforce. Recently named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023, we provide a collaborative, exciting and progressive work environment that consistently attracts top-quality people, enables them to perform at their best and grow their skills. Our competitive wages, excellent benefits package, generous pension plan, flexible work program supporting an inclusive work environment, and progressive initiatives make the District of Saanich a highly desirable place to invest your talent.
The Public Works Division has an exciting opportunity available for a permanent full-time Certified Pump Mechanic! Saanich is seeking an experienced journeyman mechanic in the Storm and Wastewater Section to perform tradesperson work at the journeyman level, requiring skill and ability to apply the maintenance and repair procedures for storm & wastewater facilities. Duties include small engine repair, electrical troubleshooting, welding, fabricating, pipefitting and mechanical repairs pertaining to sewer & drain lift stations. Includes design input, procurement and construction/maintenance supervision for storm & wastewater facilities.
Qualified candidates have Grade 12 or equivalent; EOCP Level II Wastewater Collection Certification; supervisory training and experience; Trades Qualification Certificate or certificate of apprenticeship in heavy duty mechanics, or mechanics, or millwrighting, or industrial electrical; successful completion of a pump maintenance course from a recognized vocational/technical institution; Certificate from a vocational/technical school for oxygen acetylene, ARC and MIG welding; four years of experience or a combination or experience and training in work directly related to sewer and lift stations; a valid BC Driver’s Licence; and must be fit to perform work in all weather conditions and work while in close proximity or in actual contact with raw sewage. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (40 hours per week) and must be able to work in all types of weather.
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $41.17 per hour and an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023 quoting competition 23373 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7. As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying.
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