Labourer 3

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

There are two (2) vacancies open for this position.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 

Positions in this classification perform skilled tasks related to road and utility infrastructure preventative maintenance works, landscaping and turf management, moving and event services, waste management and building maintenance, support project work and operate vehicles within the required class and special equipment.

Organizational Status
The Labourer reports to the Manager, Municipal Services and receives daily work assignments and directions from the Operations Head, Waste Management. The Labourer works with a variety of trades and labourers within the Municipal services unit as well as within Facilities as a whole. Responsibilities are performed both independently as well as with other members of the team, depending on the nature of the work.

Work Performed
Operates vehicles within the required class and special construction and maintenance equipment.

Required to work in severe weather conditions, may be exposed to odors, loud noises, or other environmental factors. Required to work in confined spaces and at elevated locations while complying with WorkSafeBC regulations, UBC policies and procedures.

Requests and receives tools, equipment and material for the work assigned. Assists in performing regulatory asset inspections, condition assessments, and reporting using asset management hardware and software. Required to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Loads, unloads, receives and dispatches cargo and maintains associated records. Carries out routine maintenance on the vehicle being operated.

May monitor the work of a group of Labourers in an assigned area as designated by their supervisor; participates in the work and ensures those under their jurisdiction work in a correct and safe manner.

Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification. May require certifications for work assignments including but not limited to confined space entry, lockouts, fall protection, traffic control, asbestos abatement, driving or other specified certifications based on the requirements of their assignment.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Determines the most efficient and effective way to perform skilled tasks and operate equipment; incorrect decisions result in minor delays.

Supervision Received
Works under general supervision and from oral and written instructions and according to established procedures.

Supervision Given
Monitors the work of a group of labourers in an assigned area as required. Will assist onboard new employees, train or guide the work of seasonal labourers.

Minimum Qualifications
Secondary school education and/or completion of high school, valid BC driver’s license or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Air brake ticket is an asset.

Ability to follow policies, procedures, and instructions. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Ability to provide quality service to customers in a courteous, patient manner. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships.