Casual Labourer Material Services Department

The Vancouver Board of Education welcomes applications for the position of :

Casual Labourer -Material Services Department

Salary : $25.69 / hour (4% in lieu of annual vacation)

Hours : 7.5 hrs / day

Start Date : ASAP

Only applicants who are fully qualified will be considered for this position

With deep gratitude and respect we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xmθkym (Musqueam) Swxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and slilwta (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

At the VSB we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large urban school district the VSB is one of Canadas most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.

Throughout the District more than 7700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students needs applying evidence-informed practices and building relationships. The VSBs culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics with students overall well-being and sense of belonging being equally important. As an organization we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning doing this work we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them their families and the broader community. For more information about our school district visit .

The VSB Material Services Department is looking for casual labourers available for year-round and seasonal work assignments.

Material Services administers an inventory of maintenance operations and general repair supplies for addition Material Services is responsible for furniture repairs loan of equipment trucking and labour services.

This position may be assigned to any VSB worksite under the auspices of Material Services Grounds Maintenance and / or Maintenance and Construction. Employees may be required to move from site to site during the workday. The successful candidate will be required to work with minimal direct supervision in a team environment and maintain collegial working relationships. Staff are required to communicate with school principals school staff and students to ensure minimal disruption to the learning environment. All employees are required to work safely in accordance with WorkSafe B.C. guidelines.

The Grounds Maintenance Department is concerned with the maintenance and construction of all school board facilities from the site buildings to the sidewalks. This includes all lawn and garden areas sport fields playgrounds fencing underground services and all asphalt areas. This constitutes year round support programs and includes seasonal extremes such as snow and excessive rainfall.

The Maintenance & Construction Division carries out many preventive maintenance projects including repair and large overhaul projects on school facilities to protect the infrastructure and to meet code requirements. These are scheduled on a pre-planned basis and schools are not required to request such work. Preventive maintenance includes re-roofing re-painting mechanical or electrical upgrade projects annual fire alarm testing and a periodic safety check on equipment in buildings and on grounds.

Examples of Duties :

Material Services- moves and stores boxes furniture equipment and tools; arranges furniture as directed; assists truck drivers to load unload and deliver a variety of materials and equipment; sets up and breaks down loan equipment and furniture; transports and carries material to work area.

Grounds Maintenance assists truck drivers to load unload and deliver a variety of materials and equipment; assists the Gardeners in ground maintenance including weeding; cuts and trims grass; mixes and pours concrete; sets posts; constructs maintains repairs and lays our sports field and associated fixtures and equipment; erects assembles maintains repairs and dismantles playground equipment; digs trenches lays pipes; performs demolition work; breaks concrete moves and removes sand.

Maintenance & Construction assists journeymen in structural construction work; assists with delivering handling and preparing job sites; performs demolition work; transports and carries material to work area; breaks concrete move and removes sand.

Required Qualifications :

• Completion of grade 12
• Have a class 5 drivers license
• Ability to meet the high physical demands of : exposure to a variety of weather conditions vibration and noise dust and flying particles lifting and carrying heavy objects physical coordination and exertion in a variety of postures working in dirty and dusty environments sustained postures for some tasks working in confined spaces or at heights.

Your application must include :

We do not notify unsuccessful applicants or respond to inquiries regarding the status of an application.

Applicants will be contacted directly if we are interested in moving forward or if an application requires additional information.

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Additional Information for Applicants :

As a public body the personal information provided in this application is collected and used by the Vancouver School Board (VSB) in accordance with section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) RSBC 1996 c.165 as amended. This information will be used by VSB staff for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications experience and suitability for this position. It may also be used to verify the information provided conduct reference checks and / or contact you about next steps in the job competition. Pursuant to section 30 of FIPPA the VSB takes reasonable security measures to protect the personal information within its custody and control including what has been provided in this application. Should you have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information please email .

The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore each applicant may wish to provide on a voluntary basis information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1