Operations and Trades

Operations and Trades

We have more than 3,000 employees engaged in operations and trades. Jobs range from heavy-duty mechanics and machinists to plumbers, carpenters, and electricians. The work includes a wide variety of areas from street signage, pipe laying, sanitation services, coin collection, and sheet-metal fabrication to animal control and supporting our community through housing and outreach services and front-desk support.

At the core of our municipality, operations and trades provide opportunities that are diverse and interesting. 

 

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Arborist Ia
Arborist Ia Parks, Recreation, and Culture
Sep 24, 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Culture
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk Vancouver Public Library
Sep 23, 2026 Vancouver Public Library
Project Manager I
Project Manager I Engineering Services
Sep 23, 2026 Engineering Services
Activity Leader
Activity Leader Community and Social Development
Sep 22, 2026 Community and Social Development
Civil Engineer I
Civil Engineer I Engineering Services
Sep 22, 2026 Engineering Services
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineer Real Estate, Environment & Facilities Management
Sep 22, 2026 Real Estate, Environment & Facilities Management
Utility Maintenance Worker II (Ice Rinks)
Utility Maintenance Worker II (Ice Rinks) Parks, Recreation, and Culture
Sep 20, 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Culture
Utility Maintenance Worker I (Pools)
Utility Maintenance Worker I (Pools) Parks, Recreation, and Culture
Sep 19, 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Culture
Survey Assistant II
Survey Assistant II Engineering Services
Sep 18, 2026 Engineering Services
Civil Engineer I (Major Projects)
Civil Engineer I (Major Projects) Engineering Services
Sep 18, 2026 Engineering Services

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