Utility Locator

Job Description
Revised: External Closing Date
Section:
Distribution and Collection

Division:
Linear Infrastructure Services

Department:
Community Infrastructure

Initial Reporting Location:
Frobisher

Job Status:
Regular Part Time position

Estimated Probable Duration
Number of Vacancies:
Affiliation:
CUPE 4705 Outside Unit

Hours of Work:
Up to 48 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required:
Shift work may be required

Rate of Pay:
$30.02 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.
A
criminal record check
is required for this position and will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your criminal record check with your application.

Characteristic Duties:
Under the general supervision of the Supervisor II Distribution and Collection.

• Prepare and maintain daily reports of completed work and records of significant events as directed.
• Report variations from plans or specifications and advise of any infractions to Foreperson.
• Receive, document, and close out locate requests.
• Read and interpret utility maps/blueprints to identify the type and size of underground utilities.
• Daily contact with utility managers, crews, homeowners, and contractors to discuss locate requests and determine routing.
• Interpret job order ticket and related CMMS work orders.
• Plan travel routes.
• Operate testing and various electronic detection equipment to accurately locate underground utilities; identify and mark the location of underground utilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
• Perform light excavation with a shovel to expose buried utilities when necessary.
• Receive and respond to locate requests in accordance with established service standards for response time requirements.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
• One (1) year of related or experience, including working with construction drawings.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in a courteous and effective manner.
• Self-motivated; ability to prioritize and organize work assignments with little direction.
• Strong desire to learn new technologies.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Develop and maintain general knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g., damage prevention) and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain general knowledge of utility construction patterns and layout.
• Must be able to perform work in environments that include different types of terrain (grass, gravel, ditches, etc.,) in and around construction zones, residential, commercial, industrial, and rural areas.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• Satisfactory health, attendance, and former employment history.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally; sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time; bending at the waist; hearing and speaking to exchange information; carrying 3-5 lb. electronic locating equipment for extended periods of time.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, at own cost.
• Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver's license, and have an acceptable driving record.

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity rate of pay: $28.52 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced rate until the minimum qualifications have been met.

How To Apply
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We must receive your resume
before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026
. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

• Click on the Apply for Job button.
• Follow the step by step application process.
• Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
• .doc
• .docx
• .txt
• .pdf
• .rtf
• Once completed, review your application and click on the Submit button.
• Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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