Trades I Mechanic in Whistler

Situated within the shared, unceded territory of the L̓il̓wat7úl (Líl̓wat People) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish People), the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is a vibrant destination resort community, local government organization and leader in providing municipal programs, services, progressive planning and infrastructure. The RMOW serves a community of 15,000 permanent residents and over three million annual visitors. Whistler’s vision is to be a place where our community thrives, nature is protected and guests are inspired.

The Garage of the Central Services department has an opportunity for qualified individuals to apply for the position of Trades I - Mechanic. Reporting to the Garage Supervisor, this position offers 76.5 hours bi-weekly starting as soon as possible until March 12, 2027.

The Trades I - Mechanic will perform skilled and semi-skilled mechanical work below the journeyman level in the maintenance, servicing and repair of automotive and heavy-duty equipment and vehicles. The Trades I - Mechanic may assist senior garage staff in advanced mechanical tasks and will perform lesser complex duties independently. Work will be received and reviewed verbally and in writing to ensure compliance with established standards.

Qualified candidates will possess a grade 12 diploma supplemented by technical courses related to the work and will have considerable related work experience in a similar role involving heavy duty mechanical work. Candidates will also have previous experience with shop billing, parts ordering, and work order computer programs including Microsoft 365. They must possess considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the automotive and heavy-duty mechanical trade and sound knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions related to the work.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate the ability to perform skilled and semi-skilled automotive and heavy-duty vehicle and equipment maintenance, servicing, and repair tasks, maintain work records and operate a variety of vehicles and equipment. The work will require frequent lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, balancing and overhead work; candidates must be physically able to perform moderate to heavy work in varying environmental conditions including rain and snow.

The successful candidate is mechanically inclined with skills to work independently to problem solve. They also demonstrate commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace within their team and will create and maintain effective working relationships with others while contributing to a positive environment.

As a requirement of the position, the successful applicant must hold a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and must provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract prior to beginning employment. Class 1 or 3 with air endorsement is considered an asset.

This position works 76.5 hours bi-weekly at a rate of $42.86 per hour. Employees in the Garage department shall work a schedule consisting of eight (8) days of work in a fourteen (14) day period. In this case, seven (7) of those days of work will be nine and a half (9.5) hours of work exclusive of a one-half (1/2) hour lunch period, and one (1) of those days of work will be ten (10) hours exclusive of a one-half (1/2) hour lunch period.

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Resort Municipality of Whistler is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity.