City of Castlegar
Operations Worker
BASIS: FULL-TIME, PERMANENT | CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 23, 2026 AT 9:00 A.M.

The Operations Worker is responsible for performing light equipment and labour work in a safe and competent manner. The Operations Worker supports the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all city infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Civic Works Assistant Managers, the Operations Worker is responsible for operating light equipment, including loader, trackless, skid steer, and trucks, with or without sander or snowplow attachments. They also perform labour in completion of a variety of duties including road maintenance and repairs, paving, excavations, snow and ice control, street sweeping, park maintenance, mowing, brushing and hauling.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a BC Drivers licence Class 5 with Air Brake Endorsement or equivalent, Sound knowledge of techniques, tools, equipment and safety procedures of a civic works department and skills in the operation and care of vehicles, equipment and tools.



Grade 12 or GED is an Essential Qualification and working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office programs is required.

This position is a CUPE Local 2262 position with an attractive hourly rate of $38.89 (2026 rate) and excellent benefit package upon successful completion of probation.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

About Castlegar
Live more at one-third the average housing price of metro Vancouver and two-thirds the B.C. average. Be an outdoors action hero in the West Kootenay wild, in British Columbia’s interior, where the Columbia and Kootenay rivers meet and endless adventures are right in your backyard.

Work for a City going places – with an ambitious vision, a energetic municipal government, and a track record of doing cool things – including Millennium Ponds, Sculpturewalk, and an ongoing refresh of Columbia Avenue, our main artery. The City of Castlegar is growing and we’re looking for the perfect person to get in on the action.

Learn More
To view all available job positions or learn about applying for a City position, please visit castlegar.ca/careers

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📌 Operations Worker (British Columbia)
🏢 City of Castlegar
📍 British Columbia