Labourer 3

Position overview

The University of British Columbia is hiring a Labourer 3 for its Waste Management team within Municipal Services and Facilities in Vancouver. This unionized CUPE 116 role is part of UBC Building Operations, which delivers maintenance, operations, and renovation support across university lands and buildings.

The successful candidate will contribute to campus waste management and waste-reduction programs, including recycling, composting, litter reduction, event support, surplus material redistribution, paper shredding, compost consulting, and special items recycling. The work involves physical labour, operating specialized equipment, and completing maintenance tasks in a safe, practical, sustainable, and efficient way.

Compensation and schedule

The monthly salary range for this position is CAD 4,877.00 to CAD 5,317.00. This is a continuing role with no fixed end date. There are 3 vacancies available. Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on July 12, 2026.

What you'll do

This role supports the Waste Management division by handling day-to-day labour duties, equipment operation, maintenance-related work, and service support for the Vancouver campus. The position may also involve coordinating work in assigned areas and assisting with team oversight when needed.

Working conditions and additional requirements

Work may take place in severe weather and in environments with odors, loud noise, confined spaces, or elevated locations. All duties must be carried out in compliance with WorkSafeBC rules and UBC policies and procedures.

The role may require specific certifications depending on assignment, including confined space entry, lockout procedures, fall protection, traffic control, asbestos abatement, driving, or other job-related credentials.

Supervision and accountability

The Labourer reports to the Manager, Municipal Services and receives daily direction from the Operations Head, Waste Management. Work is completed under general supervision, using both oral and written instructions and established procedures. Sound judgment is expected, though errors generally lead only to minor delays.

Minimum qualifications

Applicants should have secondary school education or completed high school, along with a valid BC driver’s licence, or an equivalent blend of education and experience.

Equity and workplace expectations

UBC values a workforce that reflects diverse perspectives and supports inclusion, fairness, and equity. The role expects openness to different viewpoints and a commitment to expanding personal awareness and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred qualifications

An air brake ticket is considered an asset. The ideal candidate should be able to follow instructions and policies, work effectively alone or with a team, deliver courteous and patient customer service, and build cooperative, productive working relationships.