POSITION TITLE: Labourer I (Casual)
DEPARTMENT: Operations
HOURS OF WORK: Casual
POSTING DATE: Thursday, December 4, 2025
CLOSING DATE: 4:00 PM, Thursday, December 18, 2025
HOURLY RATE: $32.39
Surrounded by mountain ranges and beautiful lakes and rivers, Smithers is a northern gem. The town has a population of around 5,400 and is a service hub for the surrounding region comprised of approximately 15,000 people.
Residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities; including a ski hill within half an hour of town, world-class fishing, backcountry and cross-country skiing, hunting, golfing and alpine trails for hiking and horseback riding, along with a lively music scene, boutique shopping, an art gallery and museum, an aquatic centre, and numerous family-friendly activities. Smithers is a true northern gem.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Reporting to the appropriate department supervisor, the Labourer performs general labour duties in various department including Operations (shop, utilities, parks, arena), Smithers Regional Airport, and the municipal Town Hall. Tasks assigned to the Labourer are primarily physical in nature and may require the use of tools and equipment. This is a casual position and working hours are on an as needed basis predominately covering vacation and sick leave.
Qualifications include:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
• Level 1 First Aid.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Read the full job description here.
PERKS AND BENEFITS:
The Town of Smithers offers a competitive wage ($32.39/hr), and 12% pay in lieu of benefits for casual staff.
Further information, including a complete job description, is available on the Town of Smithers website: www.smithers.ca.
Testing may be required during the interview process. Testing will be based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications outlined in the job descriptions.
Qualified candidates may forward their application package, including cover letter, resume and three references, quoting Competition #25-25 no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, December 18, 2025, to:
Human Resources
Confidential: Competition 25-25
Town of Smithers
Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
careers@smithers.ca
The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.