Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. 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: Work is assigned on an as needed basis, with no guarantee of hours. You will perform a wide variety of physically demanding labour-related tasks assigned in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the various departments, including Parks, Roads, Liquid Waste Services and Water.

What we offer: The rate of pay for this CUPE bargaining unit position is $34.34 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of benefits. 

Auxiliary Labourer Job Description

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of one (1) year relevant experience as a labourer in a municipal or related setting.
• Experience working around heavy construction equipment such as excavators, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, etc.
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract as per City policy.
• Grade 12 or an equivalency.
• Occupational First Aid Level 1.

Preferred Criteria:

• Traffic Control Certification
• Building Services Worker Level 1 Certification
• Confined Space Entry Training

Unusual Working Conditions:

• Work in adverse weather conditions
• Physically demanding work
• May come into contact with live sewage
• Shift work and overtime call-outs may be required

Posting Date:  June 12, 2026 

Closing Date and Time: June 21, 2026

Posting Number: 26-044

When you apply: You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position. 

Questions about this position? Email [email protected]