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Employment Opportunities

The Village of Keremeos hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the tenants of equality and fairness both within our hiring process and our operations in general. We offer competitive wages, a great benefits package and a challenging yet rewarding work environment.

When we have positions available, they will be posted below. We appreciate all applicant's interest but will only contact those selected for an interview.

 

LABOURER 2 - Permanent Full Time

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Reporting to the Public Works Foreman, the successful candidate will perform duties related to general municipal operations including wastewater collection and treatment operation and maintenance; road maintenance; parks maintenance; cemetery maintenance; construction and general labourer duties.

The successful candidate must have a Grade 12 education, or equivalent, with a minimum of one year experience in municipal public works.  The successful applicant must have sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to be able to do heavy manual outdoor labour in all weather conditions.  A positive attitude and the ability to perform a variety of tasks without supervision is a must.  A Class 5 Drivers License with air brakes endorsement is required, as is experience operating loader/backhoes, tractors and other equipment.

The following or their equivalent are required:

  • Successful completion of Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Sacramento State correspondence courses or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems Sacramento State correspondence courses or equivalent preferred.
  • Level 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator EOCP Certification.
  • Level 1 Wastewater Collection System EOCP Certification is an asset .
  • Successful completion of Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance Sacramento State correspondence course or equivalent is an asset.

This is a permanent full-time CUPE position which pays $34.03/hour with a comprehensive benefits package.  The position will require the employee to work Tuesday-Saturday but could be Monday-Friday at various times during the year dependent upon operational needs.  This position works 8 hours per day from 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM with half hour lunch break.  In addition, the incumbent must be available for 30 minute response to emergency callouts, 24/7 for one week at a time (approximately every 3-4 weeks).

Interested parties should submit their application, complete with resume and references no later than 12:00 noon, Thursday, February 12, 2026 to:

Chief Administrative Officer

Village of Keremeos

702 4th Street, PO Box 160

Keremeos, BC

V0X 1N0

Email:  cao@keremeos.ca