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Business: Village of Ashcroft
Email: dpw@ashcroftbc.ca
Address: 601 Bancroft St, Ashcroft, BC
Website: ashcroftbc.ca

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JOB POSTING:

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING FULL-TIME POSITION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR #1  

The Village of Ashcroft is accepting applications to fill two (2) Equipment Operator #1 positions. This posting will remain open until both positions have been filled by successful applicants.

These positions work under the direction of the Director of Public Works or designate and are governed by the terms and conditions of the Village of Ashcroft and CUPE Local 900 Collective Agreement. These are unionized positions within the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 900 – Ashcroft Unit, with a regular 40-hour work week. The current rate of pay, as outlined in the Collective Agreement, is $39.22 per hour. Preference may be given to applicants who possess additional relevant qualifications and certifications, including: Arena operations experience and/or certification; Class IFO certification or higher.

Requirements:

Valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with Air Endorsement, previous public works experience is an asset, operating equipment experience and certificates required, industrial equipment experience is an asset, minimum Grade 12 graduation. Must be willing to work flexible hours. Proficient in computer skills. Must be willing to take training and achieve certification in several fields such as, but not limited to: Water, Sewer, Pool and Arena Operations; any prior qualifications in these fields will be an asset. Must be able to perform labour skills in all types of conditions and inclement weather. Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively with other employees and work respectfully in public environment. Other preferred skills include mechanical aptitude, excellent customer service, and communication skills. 

Responsibilities of the Equipment Operator #1 position include, but are not limited to:

• All labour functions assigned by the Director of Public Works or designate.
• Maintenance and upkeep of arena ice (winter afternoon shift and weekend).
• Custodian duties on Village-owned property.
• Operation of Village equipment, excluding excavating machinery.
• On-call rotation / willingness to work OT on occasion.
• Must live within a 30-minute response time for on-call rotation.
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract prior to starting employment. 

To apply for this position as outlined above, interested parties are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to the undersigned by 12:00 pm Noon on Friday , September 18, 2026.

The Village of Ashcroft is an equal opportunity employer and thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

Brian Bennewith
Director of Public Works
Email: dpw@ashcroftbc.ca