Reporting to Roads & Drains supervisor, the Student Labourer performs a variety of operational and maintenance tasks to support the District’s Roads & Drains systems.  The Roads & Drains system includes infrastructure such as roads, sidewalks, roadside vegetation, catch basins, culverts and drainage ditches.

The ideal candidate will be or have:

•    Currently enrolled in secondary or post-secondary program;
•    Experience working with tools;
•    Experience working as a member of a team; 
•    A Driver’s license is required as you must move between the District’s various work locations, a Driver’s Abstract will be required. (novice “N” license would be acceptable); and,
•    Supply own safety footwear to WorkSafeBC requirements.

Please see the job description below for further information on the duties and requirements of the role.

At the District of Central Saanich, we value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, accessible work environment where collaboration and mutual respect bring out the best in all of us. Please reach out to us if you need an accessibility requirement for any part of the hiring process.

The District’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is currently suspended; however, should circumstances change, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

The hourly pay rate for this full time (8 hours per day), Monday to Friday position is $27.40 (Living Wage (2025 rates)). Interested candidates are invited to apply via the application form at https://www.centralsaanich.ca/municipal-hall/employment-bids or by submitting their resume and covering letter, quoting the competition number to resume@csaanich.ca by 4:00 pm on February 27, 2026.

We appreciate your application and interest in working with us; 
however, due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to each application and only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.  

Job Description
Student Labourer, Roads & Drains
Engineering Department
(pay rate: living wage- $27.40 (2025 rate))

General Accountability/Purpose

Reporting to Roads & Drains supervisor, the Student Labourer performs a variety of operational and maintenance tasks to support the District’s Roads & Drains systems.  The Roads & Drains system includes infrastructure such as roads, sidewalks, roadside vegetation, catch basins, culverts and drainage ditches.

Nature and Scope of Work

•    Performs painting tasks in the field or in a paint shop;
•    Uses equipment and power tools to perform vegetation control and brushing;
•    Assists in drainage inspections and clean out; 
•    Performs vehicle equipment checks and restocking of small parts and materials; 
•    Aids in inventory count;
•    Aids in conducting a signage inventory;
•    Applies topsoil and seed to boulevards; 
•    Rakes, shovels and hand moves aggregates for road or interconnected path works;
•    Performs general site clean-up;
•    Follows all corporate policies and processes;
•    Participates in emergency duties in the event of an emergency or disaster; and,
•    Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

•    Excellent customer service skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. 
•    Knowledge and ability to comply with and follow all pertinent WorkSafeBC and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
•    Knowledge of and comfort with the safe use of equipment and hand tools such as mowers, and whipper snippers.
•    Willingness to learn and grow skills through hands on learning experiences.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to effectively respond to inquiries from the public in a prompt, tactful and diplomatic way. 
•    Ability to work independently, take initiative and multi-task to achieve work deliverables. 
•    Physically able to perform the required work and work outside in all weather conditions. 
•    Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
•    Ability to work positively toward advancing First Nations relations and awareness of federal, provincial and municipal initiatives advancing Truth and Reconciliation.
•    Ability to promote and contribute to a positive, diverse and inclusive team environment.

Requirements

Education and Experience: 
•    Currently enrolled in secondary or post-secondary program;
•    Experience working with tools;
•    Experience working as a member of a team; and,
•    A Driver’s license is required as you must move between the District’s various work locations, a Driver’s Abstract will be required. (novice “N” license would be acceptable).

Other: 
•    Hours of work will typically be 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
•    This position is not eligible to participate in the Flexible Workplace Policy.
•    Supply own safety footwear to WorkSafeBC requirements.

Apply via District of Central Saanich website.