Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: One
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: Up to 40 hours per week*
SALARY: $36.64 per hour (2024 rates) +
plus 12% in lieu of all benefits and vacation

The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a skilled Irrigation Technician to join their team! As the Irrigation Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of the City’s various irrigation systems, spray parks, drinking fountains, misters and other water feature systems performing repair and replacement tasks such as overhauling and rebuilding spray heads and valves and directing and overseeing the work of seasonal staff.

If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you!
• Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent), preferably supplemented by technical training and courses related to the work, including irrigation systems and considerable related experience, or a combination of related training and experience as deemed suitable by the employer.
• Valid BCWWA Cross Connection Control Tester certificate.
• Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of automatic irrigation and others water feature systems.
• Sound knowledge of the hazards and of the safety precautions applicable to the work.
• Ability to perform daily on-site work to excavate, install, repair and maintain underground irrigation systems, spray heads, drip irrigation, valves and other watering devices and systems.
• Ability to read, interpret and/or maintain a variety of records, maps, and data related to the work.
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions, including inclement weather, and to perform physical and manual labour.
• Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment and materials used in the work.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a wide variety of internal and external contacts, to establish and maintain effective liaison and working relationships and to employ contemporary service excellence principles.
• You must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
• The successful applicant will be required to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.

*The successful candidate will be available to work variable shifts up to 40 hours per week, which may include weekends and shift work.

Apply by sending your cover letter and resume in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by May 9, 2025.
**Any emailed attachments will not be included in your application.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.

New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: English

Education level: Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent), preferably supplemented by technical training and courses related to the work, including irrigation systems and considerable related experience, or a combination of related training and experience as deemed suitable by the employer.

Required skills: *Refer to job description

Additional skills / Assets: *Refer to job description

Closest intersection: 1st St & 3rd Ave