Lead Hand

(Permanent, Full-Time

Close Date:

Open Until Filled

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Position Overview

Are you ready to take the lead and make a tangible difference in your city? As the Lead Hand – Utility Operations Response – Training Opportunity, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining and protecting essential infrastructure — from water distribution to wastewater and stormwater systems that keep the community moving.

In this dynamic leadership role, you'll work alongside the Crew Leader – Utility Operations and the Utility Services Supervisor – Operations, guiding a team of skilled operators through both routine tasks and high-pressure situations. Whether coordinating emergency responses or ensuring day-to-day system reliability, you'll be hands-on in the field where it counts most.

This is a role that calls for technical expertise, steady leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure. You'll be solving real-time problems, navigating challenging conditions, and leading teams through complex operational work — all while playing a vital role in delivering safe, reliable utility services to the public.

The successful candidate, must have the following qualifications:

• Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.

• Completion of the BC EOCP Level I Certificate in Water Distribution Systems*

• Ability to complete BC EOCP Level II Certificate in Water Distribution Systems* within one year.

• Completion of the BC EOCP Level I Certificate in Wastewater Collection Systems*

• Ability to complete BC EOCP Level II Certificate in Wastewater Collection Systems* within one year.

• Minimum five years' previous experience in water distribution or wastewater collection.

• Ability to obtain three (3) months' recent related supervisory experience, with demonstrated leadership qualities.

• Proficient in Basic Word and Basic Excel, as demonstrated through testing.(70% pass rate required)

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.

• Ability to obtain BCMSA Utility Locator Specialist within three (3) months.

• All requirements must comply with the Operator Certification Program Guidelines as laid out by the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP)

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check.

A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. This is a CUPE local 900 position. Note that more than one may be hired.

• Please note that this is a new job description and the pay grade is subject to agreement between the Employer and the Union.

Please note this position is posted along side the fully qualified Lead Hand – Utility Operations Response (Permanent, Full-Time position. Our preference is to hire a fully qualified candidate, however if no candidates are deemed fully qualified we may hire from this training opportunity.

For further information on the Lead Hand – Utility Operations Response position, please see the attached job description for the fully qualified position and for further information on the details around the training opportunity please see the attached terms and conditions.

This position will remain open until filled. This posting may close anytime after November 12th, 2025 if a qualified candidate is found.

Awarding of Training Opportunity:

To be successful for this training opportunity, applicants must meet the above requirements. Applicants are able to participate in a maximum of three training opportunities within the Department.

On-the-Job Experience and Training:

The successful candidate for this opportunity will be gaining experience towards becoming a fully qualified Lead Hand – Utility Operations Response. The exact length of the training opportunity may vary based on the previous experience of the successful candidate and the length of the position but will be a maximum of one year.

Pay Rate:

The successful applicant for this training opportunity will receive the pay rate of Pay Grade 12 (Outside), $40.316 per hour to start. After successfully completing a BC EOCP Level II Certificate in either Wastewater Collection Systems* or Wastewater Collection Systems* and gaining three (3) months of supervisory experience, the candidate will move to a Pay Grade 12* (outside). Once the candidate has successfully completed the second Level II ECOP qualification, the candidate will move to a fully qualified Lead Hand – Utility Operations Response at Pay Grade 13 (outside).

Time Commitment to the Position:

The successful candidate will be required to remain in the position for a minimum of the amount of time it took the candidate to become fully qualified.

Probationary Period:

The probationary period for this position will be 6 months.

Hourly Rate

Hours & Days of Work

2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Hours per Week

48

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.

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Education : Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience : 5 years or more