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Title Utility Operator 1 (Water) Job Status Regular Full Time Position Overview
The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.
The Infrastructure, Transportation & Parks department requires regular a full-time Utility Operator 1 (Water).
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring and construction of the City’s water distribution system. You will inspect, service, flush mains, maintain and repair gate valves, meters, hydrants, pressure reducing stations, related waterworks appurtenances. In addition, you will respond to and investigate trouble calls and emergencies. You will work closely with the Utility Operator 2 to schedule, coordinate and oversee the work of others ensuring performance standards, specifications and safety procedures are met, as well as coordinate with external contractors and agencies.
You will prepare cost and time estimates and monitor budget expenditures related to projects. In addition, you will establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts, receive and resolve service requests and issues from the public and other departments, prepare and maintain records/reports, and order materials/equipment.
Requirements
You will have considerable experience in the maintenance, repair and installation of Water services. A thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, procedures and materials, tools and equipment used in water operations, maintenance and construction are required. The position requires strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a team setting, use independent judgement, along with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Completion of Grade 12 and an EOCP Level 1 Water Distribution certification is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft and Infor Public Works, or similar Financial and Asset Management systems is considered an asset. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is required.
Compensation
$38.45 per hour (2026 rates)
Hours of Work
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Additional Information How To Apply
If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply on-line through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org. This posting will remain open until filled.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer - one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person. Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at hr@cnv.org. We’re here to support your full participation.
Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.
We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2026-0130 Job Open Date 11/13/2026 Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants
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Responsibilities
Install, inspect, maintain, repair, and monitor the City’s water distribution system, including mains, valves, meters, hydrants, and related equipment; respond to service calls and emergencies. Coordinate work with colleagues, contractors, and agencies, oversee safety and performance standards, estimate and monitor project costs, resolve public service requests, and maintain records and supplies.
Requirements
Requires considerable experience maintaining, repairing, and installing water services, thorough knowledge of water operations, and strong leadership, teamwork, judgment, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Applicants must have Grade 12, EOCP Level 1 Water Distribution certification, and a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license; experience with Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, and Infor Public Works or similar systems is an asset.
Skills
- Water Distribution System Maintenance
- Waterworks Installation and Repair
- Water Main Flushing
- Valve and Hydrant Maintenance
- Emergency Response
- Work Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Contractor Coordination
- Cost and Time Estimation
- Budget Monitoring
- Public Service Request Resolution
- Recordkeeping and Reporting
- Materials and Equipment Ordering
- Microsoft Office
- PeopleSoft
- Infor Public Works
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Government & Public Sector
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Water Distribution
- Water Services
- Water Operations
- Waterworks
- Water Main Flushing
- Gate Valves
- Water Meters
- Hydrants
- Pressure Reducing Stations
- Water System Maintenance
- Water System Construction
- Emergency Response
- EOCP Level 1 Water Distribution
- Class 5 BC Driver’s License
- Microsoft Office
- PeopleSoft
- Infor Public Works
- Financial Management Systems
- Asset Management Systems
- Contractor Coordination
- Budget Monitoring
- Cost Estimation
- Safety Procedures
