Supervisor 1 - Construction

Title

Supervisor 1 - Construction

Job Status

Temporary Full Time

Position Overview

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

The Infrastructure, Transportation & Parks Department is seeking a temporary full-time Supervisor 1 – Construction for approximately one (1) year to provide field supervision and support the delivery of municipal water construction, maintenance and repair projects.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Section Manager of Utilities, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Supervisor 2 in the planning, coordination and assignment of construction and maintenance work performed by a small group of employees. This position will provide hands-on field supervision of municipal water construction and maintenance activities, including the maintenance, repair and construction of water systems and facilities, while coordinating and directing the work of truck drivers, equipment operators and external contractors. The successful candidate will monitor construction activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved plans, construction drawings, specifications, municipal standards and performance expectations.

Requirements

You will have completed Grade 12, with a minimum of 5 years of direct related experience in utilities construction and maintenance operations, including the methods, practices, procedures, materials, tools and equipment used in water and utilities construction, maintenance and operations. You will have demonstrated ability to supervise and direct the work of a small group of employees, coordinate resources, identify and resolve field issues, read construction drawings, prepare work records, and ensure safety procedures and quality standards are met. You will be proficient with Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft and Hansen, or similar Financial and Asset Management systems, and have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License. You must be able to deal effectively with the public and demonstrate teamwork, respect, a positive attitude, professionalism and integrity. Certification in either Water Distribution or Waste water collection through the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) is considered an asset.

Compensation

$44.86 per hour

(2026 rates)

Hours of Work

7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Additional Information

For temporary full-time positions of 8 months or longer, a City employee who is successful on the posting will have the right to revert to their former position.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply on-line through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org. This posting will remain open until filled.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer—one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person. Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at [email protected]. We’re here to support your full participation.

Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.