(Long Term Auxiliary – Up to 6 months or upon return of incumbent)

The City of Campbell River is seeking a Long Term Auxiliary Mechanic position to join our Fleet Services Department.

Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, surrounded by the ocean and majestic mountains, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. From summer markets and street events to an active arts and culture community to year-round, world-class recreational opportunities, the Campbell River lifestyle is unparalleled. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.

The role – As part of the Fleet Services team, you will be perform a wide variety of skilled tasks involved in the preventative maintenance and repair of the City’s fleet of vehicles and equipment, including mechanical work on specialized municipal or aviation support equipment. This position is also involved in the area of welding and fabrication for the City. The work may be performed in both the shop and the field.

Our ideal candidate will have: 
To complement your ITA Certification as Light-Duty or Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic, Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic or Automotive Service Technician or equivalent, you are also required to have:

• A valid Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Air Endorsement with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Minimum five (5) years recent and related experience as a journeyman mechanic in the repair and maintenance of a variety of vehicles, machinery, equipment and small tools.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferably in construction and mechanical equipment.
• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

 
The rate of pay for this Long Term, Auxiliary, CUPE bargaining unit position is $38.97 per hour working eight (8) hours between 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
 
For information on this exciting opportunity and to view a detailed job description that lists all the duties and necessary qualifications for this position, please visit www.campbellriver.ca/employment

This posting will be open until July 17, 2024

Please send your resume with covering letter, quoting Competition EXT-24-067 to:

Email: [email protected]

Human Resources Department
City of Campbell River
301 St. Ann’s Road
Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7
 
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.