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Title Utility Operator 1 (Sewers) Job Status Regular Full Time Position Overview
The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.
The Infrastructure, Transportation & Parks Department requires a regular full-time Utility Operator 1 (Sewers).
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring and construction of the City’s sewer and storm collection systems. You will inspect, service, and flush sewer mains; maintain sewer pump stations and oil grit separators, and related and sewer and storm appurtenances. In addition, you will respond to and investigate trouble calls and emergencies. You will work closely with the Utility Operator 2 to schedule, coordinate and oversee the work of others ensuring performance standards, specifications and safety procedures are met, as well as coordinate with external contractors and agencies.
You will prepare cost and time estimates and monitor budget expenditures related to projects. In addition, you will establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts, receive and resolve service requests and issues from the public and other departments, prepare and maintain records/reports, and order materials/equipment.
Requirements
You will have considerable experience in the maintenance, repair and installation of Sewer and Storm infrastructure. A thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, procedures and materials, tools and equipment used in water and sewer operations, maintenance and construction operations are required. The position requires strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a team setting, use independent judgement, along with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Completion of Grade 12 and an EOCP Level 1 Waste Water Collection certification is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft and Infor Public Works, or similar Financial and Asset Management systems is considered an asset. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is required.
Compensation
$38.45 per hour (2026 rates)
Hours of Work
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Additional Information How To Apply
If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply on-line through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org. This posting will remain open until filled.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer - one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person. Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at hr@cnv.org. We’re here to support your full participation.
Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.
We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2026-0131 Job Open Date 11/13/2026 Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants
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Responsibilities
Install, repair, maintain, monitor, and construct the City’s sewer and storm collection systems, including sewer mains, pump stations, and oil grit separators. Respond to emergencies, coordinate work with colleagues and external agencies, estimate and monitor project costs, resolve service requests, and maintain records and supplies.
Requirements
Requires considerable experience maintaining, repairing, and installing sewer and storm infrastructure, along with thorough knowledge of water and sewer operations, tools, equipment, and construction practices. Applicants must have Grade 12, EOCP Level 1 Waste Water Collection certification, a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license, and strong leadership, teamwork, judgment, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Skills
- Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance
- Sewer System Installation and Repair
- Sewer Main Inspection and Flushing
- Sewer Pump Station Maintenance
- Emergency Response
- Work Coordination
- Contractor Coordination
- Cost and Time Estimation
- Budget Monitoring
- Public Service Request Resolution
- Recordkeeping and Reporting
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Office
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Government & Public Sector
- Trades
- Construction
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Sewer Collection Systems
- Storm Collection Systems
- Wastewater Collection
- Sewer Main Inspection
- Sewer Main Flushing
- Sewer Pump Stations
- Oil Grit Separators
- Infrastructure Maintenance
- Infrastructure Construction
- Emergency Response
- Work Scheduling
- Work Coordination
- Contractor Coordination
- Cost Estimates
- Time Estimates
- Budget Monitoring
- Service Requests
- Records and Reports
- Materials and Equipment Ordering
- Microsoft Office
- PeopleSoft
- Infor Public Works
- Financial Management Systems
- Asset Management Systems
- Class 5 BC Driver’s License
