Description
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Pumps and Valves Utility Operator
Union Position: Regular Full -Time
$39.33/ hr – 2026 rates ($40.67/ hr -2027 rates)
We acknowledge and respect that the District of Oak Bay lies in the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and that their historic connections to these lands continue to this day.
The District of Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small community. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with kilometers of spectacular ocean shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree-lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.
Are you interested in a hands-on role supporting the operation and maintenance of essential municipal infrastructure? The District of Oak Bay is seeking a motivated and dependable Pumps and Valves Utility Operator to join our team. Reporting to the General Foreman - Water and Wastewater Operations, the Pumps and Valves Utility Operator is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, testing and operation of pumps, valves, PRV stations and related infrastructure supporting the District of Oak Bay water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems.
This union position performs skilled technical and operational work related to preventative and corrective maintenance, emergency response, SCADA monitored systems, and backflow prevention devices. The work requires sound judgement and independence in responding to operational and emergency situations while working collaboratively with supervisors, utility operators, contractors, Oak Bay’s Electricians and other Public Works staff.
Our ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, and minimum of four (4) years of recent related experience in the operation and maintenance of water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems. In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- EOCP Water Distribution Level 2
- EOCP Wastewater Collection System Operator Level 1
- Confined Space Entry (Work Safe recognized training)
- BCWWA Cross Connection Control
- A valid BC Driver’s License
- BCWWA Water Quality & Sampling (Water & Wastewater) is an asset
- Traffic Control Certification is an asset
- Occupational First Aid Level 1 is an asset
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, employee engagement events, work-life balance, and a staff recreation membership. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.
If your qualifications and experience align with our needs, we want to hear from you! Please apply in confidence by 4:30 p.m. on November 26, 2026, with a resume and cover letter.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.