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Engineering Workers 
Labourer – Boulevard Maintenance (3)
Temporary Full-time and Casual
Engineering, Parks and Environment Department
Competition #22-42
November 14, 2022

Applications are invited for Engineering Workers for Temporary Full-Time and potentially Casual assignments after the Temporary Full-Time assignment ends in the Engineering Operations Division of the Engineering, Parks and Environment Department. These assignments are anticipated to begin from approximately February 2023 and end at the beginning to end of October 2023; subject to operational requirements the assignments may be extended. The successful candidates will perform a variety of manual duties for boulevard maintenance including mowing and trimming grass and weeds, keeping the boulevard free of weeds, invasive plants, litter, loose materials including leaves or debris, and keeping the boulevards in a tidy condition.  

RATE OF PAY:              $30.25 per hour (2021 C.U.P.E. rate)

HOURS OF WORK:     Temporary Full-Time hours are 40 hours per week 
                                     Casual hours are up to 40 hours per week 

Temporary Full-Time employees are paid 6% of their regular earnings in lieu of paid vacation and become eligible for benefits after 6 months of continuous employment.  Casual employees are paid 12.5% of their regular earnings in lieu of all benefits.   

The successful candidates will have Grade 12 plus experience in performing boulevard maintenance including skill in the use of a variety of tools and equipment and the stamina and coordination to perform manual work outdoors in all weather conditions.  A valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License (a Class 3 is desirable) is required. Details of the position and its requirements can be found in the job description.

It is the responsibility of each interested applicant to ensure that his or her application is submitted to the Human Resources Division before the deadline of 4:30 p.m. on December 9, 2022, or until all positions are filled.    

PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: a cover letter, resume, copies of all required certifications, and a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date (please contact ICBC or the driving authority where you reside) to:    

Human Resources Division
Langley City  
E-mail:  hr@langleycity.ca 

Langley City appreciates the interest of all applicants.  Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

The City has a Covid 19 vaccination policy that is currently suspended.  However, should the policy be reinstated, it will be a requirement for all current and future employees.

Join the fun in Recreation! Langley City is currently recruiting for casual Recreation Workers for a variety of programs in the Recreation, Culture & Community Services Department at Langley City.  We are looking for enthusiastic recreation workers for various recreation programs for all ages, such as cooking, dance, badminton, basketball, games room, soccer, arts, crafts, summer camps, and community special events. 

Applicants should have strong leadership, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.  Experience in instructing, coaching, recreation, summer camps and completion of High Five training is an asset.  Current Emergency First Aid certification is required. Details of the positions and their requirements can be found in the job description.

RATES OF PAY:   

Recreation Worker 1:  $18.03 – $19.45 per hour (2021 C.U.P.E. rates) plus 12.5% in lieu of all benefits

Recreation Worker 2:  $19.67 – $21.34 per hour (2021 C.U.P.E. rates) plus 12.5% in lieu of all benefits

Applications will be considered for both Recreation Worker I and Recreation Worker 2. You may be hired as both.

HOURS OF WORK:  

Up to 40 hours per week (depending on assignments) - Monday to Sunday; hours and days of work will vary including afternoons, evenings and weekends depending on programming and registration.

Applicants must fill out and submit this availability form with their application.

Applications must be emailed to hr@langleycity.ca with the subject line Recreation Worker - Competition #23-21. This competition will remain open until all assignments are filled so apply soon!    Applications must include a resume, the filled-out availability form and a copy of your current and valid Emergency First Aid Certificate.

Langley City appreciates the interest of all applicants.  Only those selected will be contacted. The City has a Covid 19 vaccination policy that is currently suspended.  However, should the policy be reinstated, it will be a requirement for all current and future employees.

The City of Langley has an attractive career position available for Director of Engineering, Parks and Environment, an opportunity to join a progressive and well-led organization.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Engineering, Parks and Environment will have responsibility for providing sound leadership to an outstanding staff team and for positioning the Department as it moves forward with the City’s strategic plan and projects.  The broad scope of this role requires an individual who is both a visionary and willing to roll up their sleeves and take action.  Working with stakeholders and representatives from various organizations, the Director will be involved with the Langley Surrey SkyTrain Project, Transit-Oriented Developments, new Operations Centre facility, asset management plan, infrastructure renewal, and major utility and transportation projects with adjacent municipalities.  Additionally, the Director will be responsible for providing leadership on parks, operations and environmental plans.  Key in this role will be setting priorities for the Department and ensuring the Chief Administrative Officer and Council are kept well-informed.

Strong leadership, communications, interpersonal and customer service skills are necessary to work collaboratively with the team and deliver results.  Decisiveness, political astuteness and the ability to engage others will be important in leading this Department to its next level.

A University degree in Civil Engineering and considerable related experience in municipal engineering at a senior management level or an equivalent combination of training and experience is desired.  Applicants must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of British Columbia or be eligible to be registered within one year.  A valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required. Details of the position and its requirements can be found in the job description.

A competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package is available with this Exempt position.

Please email your resume, cover letter, and copies of all required certifications including a current Personal Driving Record – Driver’s Abstract (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date (please contact ICBC or the driving authority where you reside) to hr@langleycity.ca . This competition will remain open until filled. You must include the competition number and position title in the subject line of the email.

Langley City has an exciting position available for a regular full-time Human Resources Advisor.   Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, the HR Advisor provides a diverse range of services across the City with a focus on managing full-cycle recruitment and employment services. This position also provides critical input into corporate training and development initiatives, Human Resources policies and provides labour relations advice and support. The HR Advisor exercises considerable independence of judgment and action and liaises with a variety of internal and external contacts on human resources matters. The ideal candidate enjoys working on a diverse range of projects and initiatives.  Details of the position can be found in the job description.

The successful applicant will have a minimum of a diploma in Human Resources Management or related discipline; a minimum of three years of related work experience, preferably in Local Government and/ or a unionized environment and a valid class 5 full privilege BC Driver’s License. Knowledge of Unit 4 (Agresso) Human Resources software and a CPHR designation is an asset.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. A competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package is available with this Exempt position.

Please email your resume, cover letter, and copies of all required certifications including a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date (please contact ICBC or the driving authority where you reside) to hr@langleycity.ca . This competition will remain open until filled. You must include competition number #23-25 and position title in the subject line of the email.

Applications are invited for the Regular Full-Time Position of Electrician to work in the Engineering Operations Division of the Engineering, Parks and Environment Department. Under the direction of the Superintendent, Engineering Operations Division, the Electrician will have primary responsibility for performing a variety of electrical installations, maintenance and repair tasks on municipal property for electrical fixtures, traffic signals, and streetlights, control systems, telemetry and motors. Additionally, the Electrician will be responsible for overseeing the work of electrical contractors and as required may provide direction to subordinates assisting in the work. The successful candidate will exercise considerable independence of judgment and action.

RATE OF PAY:  $38.30 per hour (2021 C.U.P.E. rates)

HOURS OF WORK:  40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Our comprehensive benefits package is included.

The successful candidate will have completed grade 12 supplemented by completion of technical courses related to the work in addition to completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the electrical trade.  Considerable related journeyman experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience are desired.  B. C. Certification of Qualification for Electrician, Technical Safety B.C. Field Safety Representative Certification - Class B, International Municipal Signal Association Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II, Lift Truck Operator Certification and a Valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia are required.  Details of the position and its requirements can be found in the job description.

Please email your resume, cover letter, and copies of all required certifications including a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date (please contact ICBC or the driving authority where you reside) to hr@langleycity.ca  . This competition will remain open until filled. You must include the competition number #23-23 and position title in the subject line of the email.

We are currently recruiting for the Clerical Casual Pool where incumbents work in a variety of positions for the Engineering, Development Services and Finance Departments/ Divisions. Casual assignments provide coverage for vacation, illness, other absences, and special projects.  Duties include providing customer service to the public, community organizations and internal stakeholders. Depending on the Department/Division examples of duties include: accounts payable, property tax collection, responding to request for service, answer phones, responding to emails, writing letters and reports, taking payments and general office administration. Successful candidates may be hired into all of the following classifications:

 Administrative Clerk – Tax and Utilities:  Pay Grade 16: $30.24 to $31.72 per hour (2021 rates)

 Accounts Payable Clerk                           Pay Grade 14: $29.08 to $30.24 per hour (2021 rates)

Clerk Typist 3:                                          Pay Grade 12: $27.99 to $29.08 per hour (2021 rates)

Clerk - Permits & Licenses:                     Pay Grade 14: $29.08 to $30.24 per hour (2021 rates)

Clerk Typist 4 – LYFS (Enhanced RCMP Clearance no longer required) : Pay Grade 15: $29.68 to $31.06 per hour (2021 rates)

Clerk Typist 4 – Engineering:                  Pay Grade 15: $29.68 to $31.06 per hour (2021 rates)

Operations Centre Clerk:                        Pay Grade 11: $27.56 to $28.63 per hour (2021 rates)

Casual employees are paid 12.5% of their regular earnings in lieu of all benefits including statutory holidays and vacation.

HOURS OF WORK:    Up to 35 hours per week

Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Applicants must be available Monday to Friday.  Completion of grade 12 supplemented by business courses and several years of clerical experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience is desired.  Additionally, experience in local government and familiarity with municipal services and software programs such as Microsoft Office, Tempest, Unit 4 (Agresso), and eDocs DM Document Management Systems are desired.  Details of the positions and the requirements can be found in the job descriptions.

 Applications must be emailed to hr@langleycity.ca with the subject line Clerical Pool - Competition #23-24.  This competition will remain open until filled.

Applications are invited for Parks Workers for Temporary Full-time and Casual assignments in the Parks Operations Division of the Engineering, Parks and Environment Department.  Assignments start between April to May 2023 and end between September to October 2023; subject to operational requirements the assignments may be extended.  Parks Workers perform a variety of manual duties in the maintenance of floral and tree areas, turf and sports fields, playgrounds and related park areas.  One of the assignments is very specific to parks construction projects and the successful candidate will have semi-skilled abilities to work on playground equipment, benches, bleachers, wired and wooden fences and other related work as required.    

RATE OF PAY:                     $30.25 per hour (2021 C.U.P.E. rate)

HOURS OF WORK:              Temporary Full- Time hours are 40 hours per week.

Casual hours are up to 40 hours per week

(Primarily Monday to Friday, but some weekend shifts may be required)

Temporary Full-Time employees are paid 6% of their regular earnings in lieu of paid vacation and become eligible for benefits after 6 months of continuous employment.  Casual employees are paid 12.5% of their regular earnings in lieu of all benefits.  

The successful candidates will have Grade 12 plus experience in general construction and maintenance of parks and landscape work and the stamina and coordination to perform manual work outdoors in all weather conditions.  A valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License is required.  Details of the position and its requirements can be found in thejob description.

Please email your resume, cover letter, and copies of all required certifications including a current Personal Driving Record/ Driver’s Abstract (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date (please contact ICBC or the driving authority where you reside) to hr@langleycity.ca  . This competition will remain open until all assignments are filled. You must include the competition number #23-26 and position title in the subject line of the email.

Screening: Posting has closed. Applications are being reviewed for short-listing.
Interviewing: Short-listed candidates have been contacted for an interview.
Filled: The competition has been closed and the position has been filled.
On-Hold: For a variety of reasons, recruitment has been suspended.
Cancelled: Cancelled.