Description
Temporary Full-Time – Pay Grade 3 ($32.44/hour – 2024 Rates)
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, notably the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, the District of Oak Bay is committed to recognizing and celebrating their historic and ongoing connection to these lands and waters.
The District of Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small town. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with miles of spectacular West Coast shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree-lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.
The Engineering and Public Works team is currently seeking a Fitter I to their team on a temporary basis, for a period of up to six months. The successful candidate will install replacement water meters, perform routine testing, and have considerable knowledge in the use and care of tools and equipment. If this work excites you and you thrive in a team environment, consider applying and taking the next step in your career!
The Fitter I performs semi-skilled manual work in the maintenance and installation of water services, meters and associated fittings. An employee of this class will install and repair water meters and smaller sized water services and fittings, and may work with more highly skilled employees on larger services, valves and fittings. Employees in this class often work independently, with minimal supervision.
Our ideal candidate has some previous experience as a waterworks labourer, pipe layer or pipe fitter (or other related capacity) in addition to a valid and subsisting BC Driver’s License and Water Distribution Level 1 Certification. This position is represented by CUPE Local 374.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, employee engagement events, work-life balance, and a staff membership to the weightroom, fitness classes, skating and pool. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.
If your qualifications and experience align with our needs, we want to hear from you! Please apply in confidence, with a resume and cover letter, by 4:30pm on May 8, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.