Casual/Temporary Employment
GENERAL INFORMATION ON CASUAL/TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT
Temporary and casual employees are often required to replace permanent employees who are on holidays, sick leave, maternity leave, etc.
During the summer months, we also require additional employees to assist in the repair and maintenance of roads and sidewalks, the installation of underground utilities, etc.
The summer is also a busy time for our Parks Department as they provide additional recreational activities for our youth and are involved in the maintenance and repair of parks and trails.
CASUAL/TEMPORARY JOB APPLICATION
Please note that attachments are not searchable, therefore it is important that you provide as much detail as possible when filling out the online application form.
Online applications will be kept on file for a period of six months. You are welcome to update or delete the application at any time.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMON TEMPORARY/CASUAL POSITIONS
Custodian
- Completion of Grade 10, plus six (6) months experience and successful completion of a Building Service Maintenance Course.
Labourer
- Completion of Grade 10, Class 5 Drivers Licence, WHMIS
- Desirable: traffic control training; Class 3 drivers licence with air
Zamboni Operator
- Completion of Grade 11, plus successful completion of a Building Service Maintenance course, Ice Makers Course Level 1, and Refrigeration Operator's Course.
- Minimum of six (6) months' experience in operating ice resurfacing equipment.
- Must possess Refrigeration Operator's Certificate with Refrigeration endorsement or 5th Class Power Engineers Certificate or equivalent certification accepted by the BC Safety Agency.
- Possession of valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.
Administration/Clerical
- Minimum typing speed: 50 - 60 wpm; proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel
- Desirable: switchboard experience, customer service experience, desktop publishing
Finance
- A minimum of one (1) year related experience, preferably in a municipal environment
- Minimum keystrokes required are 200 spm, and a minimum data entry speed of 150 spm; proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Desirable: cash handling, customer service experience
Lifeguards
- Completion of Grade 10, Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification, C.P.R. "C" Certification, and National Lifeguard Certification (Pool Option).
