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    The University of British Columbia

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    Labourer 3

    UBCV | University Services Building (USB), CanadaFull-timePosted 2w ago
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    Job description

    Staff - Union

    Job Category

    CUPE 116

    Job Profile

    CUPE 116 Salaried - Labourer 3

    Job Title

    Labourer 3

    Department

    Mechanical Maintenance Trades | Mechanical | Building Operations | Facilities

    Compensation Range

    $4,877.00 - $5,317.00 CAD Monthly

    Posting End Date

    October 1, 2026

    Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

    Job End Date

    Ongoing

    There are two (2) vacancies open for this position.

    These labourer roles are dedicated to support Building Operations through building maintenance and trades team support

    Compensation and Benefits

    Salary: $58,524 - $63,804 (Annual Gross) | $30.01 - $32.72 per hour

    Supplemental Pay Types:

    • Opportunity for OT at Double Time (bankable for additional time off)
    • Evening/Weekend shift premiums when applicable

    Schedule:

    • Working nine day-shifts (6:37am to 3:30pm) over a two-week period
      • Every second Friday or Monday off

    Vacation Allotments:

    • Year 1: 1.25 vacation days earned per month
    • Year 2: Three weeks of vacation
    • Year 5: Four weeks of vacation
    • Year 8: Five weeks of vacation
    • Year 14-18: One additional day of vacation earned per year
    • Year 18: Six weeks of vacation
    • Every year: Three additional vacation days between Christmas and New Years

    University Pension Contributions:

    • 9.4% of your gross pensionable earnings (basic salary).

    Eligibility for tuition credit tuition waiver in each 12-month period as follows:

    • 12 credits of UBC undergraduate courses (transferable to your eligible dependent spouse or child); or UBC Extended Learning and approved Continuing Studies non-credit courses (the dollar equivalent of 12 undergraduate credits)

    Offering Extensive Medical & Dental Benefit Programs

    Other UBC perks for staff, on-site staff fitness centre & classes available

    Supporting the health and wellbeing of our employees through:

    • Health Spending Account of $500 per year, increasing to $650 effective January 1, 2027, and to $750 effective January 1, 2028. This account can be used to pay for certain eligible expenses that are not covered by UBC’s Extended Health and Dental plans.
    • Personal Spending Account of $100 per year effective January 1, 2027, increasing to $300 effective January 1, 2028. This account can be used for eligible expenses for you and your eligible dependents, including expenses related to fitness, education, and personal development.

    Supplemental Employment Benefit for the first 10 weeks of parental leave

    At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

    Job Summary

    This position performs skilled tasks for the operations and maintenance of roads, utilities, landscapes, building services, and waste management, and supports specialized services in moving and events.

    Organizational Status

    A Labourer 3 works independently on specific tasks or within a team across the Facilities departments.

    Work Performed

    Performs manual (physical) tasks related to asset management and services to ensure the campus is safe, accessible, and functional to meet the campus community needs.

    Required to work in severe weather conditions, may be exposed to odors, loud noises, or other environmental factors. Required to work in confined spaces and at elevated locations while complying with WorkSafeBC regulations, UBC policies and procedures. Training is required to maintain tickets and certifications for work assignments including but not limited to confined space entry, lockouts, fall protection, traffic control, asbestos abatement, and driving.

    Operates light, medium, and heavy vehicles, operates specialized construction and maintenance equipment required to fulfill all aspects of the assignment. Examples include, but are not limited to, jack hammers, tampers, bobcats, backhoes, all-terrain vehicles, snow clearing equipment, hiabs, street sweeper, power washing equipment, scaffolding, mowers, lawn trimmers, hi-lifts, or other relevant equipment.

    Performs regulatory asset inspections, condition assessments, and reporting using asset management hardware and software. Required to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

    Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

    Assignments may include:

    • Road and utility infrastructure preventative maintenance works associated with surface works, underground utilities, pump stations, street furnishings, and water features. Conducts inspections, repairs, removal, replacement, installations and minor construction works.

    • Landscaping and turf management – assists in all aspects of landscaping including lawn care, turf management, watering/irrigation, tree care, weed mitigation, and garden bed maintenance.

    • Moving and Event Service – furniture assembly and disassembly, and equipment and material moves varying in scale and complexity. Supports major event setups on campus such as exams, convocation, and other relevant requests.

    • Waste Management – Collects waste, recycling and organics from residential and academic areas using assigned collection routes. Lifts and empties bags and wheeled carts onto collection trucks and empties curbside waste containers using automated or manual collection methods, and washes and sanitizes carts. Provides swamper support to equipment operators and may be assigned to work at waste facilities. Tracks and monitors data for billing and waste diversion reporting.

    • Building maintenance and project support – assists with general trade support like construction demolition, scaffolding, complex rigging, coring, asbestos removal, contractor access, insulation, preventative maintenance works, and other relevant tasks

    Consequence of Error or Judgement

    Determines the safest and effective way to perform skilled tasks and operate equipment; incorrect decisions results in workplace injuries, customer service delays, impacts to infrastructure and regulatory compliance, and the ability to maintain a safe environment for the campus community.

    Supervision Received

    Works under general supervision of a shop Head/Sub-head and may take directions from a team lead according to established procedures within relevant shops.

    Supervision Given

    Will help onboard new employees, train, or guide the work of seasonal labourers, or crew members in an assigned area as required, and responsible for safe work practices.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Secondary school education and/or completion of high school, valid BC driver’s license or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

    - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

    Preferred Qualifications

    Air brake ticket is an asset. Ability to follow instructions and communicate with other staff and the public in a positive and courteous manner.

    Demonstrate the willingness to learn and keep informed of any operational and safety related requirements.

    Physically fit, ability to lift 50lbs, and able to perform all duties.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    The University of British Columbia

    The University of British Columbia is a public research university with campuses in Vancouver and the surrounding areas of British Columbia, Canada.

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