Sewer and Surface Drain Maintenance Person

Sewer and Surface Drain Maintenance Person

Regular Full-Time ($33.51/hour – 2024 Rates) Pay Grade 5

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the ləkʷəŋən Peoples, notably the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, the District of Oak Bay is committed to recognizing and celebrating their historic and ongoing connection to these lands.

The District of Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small community. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with kilometres of spectacular ocean shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and green space, quaint tree‑lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.

The Engineering and Public Works Department is seeking a Sewer and Surface Drain Maintenance Person to support the maintenance and operation of the District’s storm and sanitary sewer systems. This role involves performing specialized maintenance and inspection work, operating complex equipment, and supporting repair and installation activities in the field. If you have strong technical skills, enjoy hands‑on work, and value teamwork and safety, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to essential municipal infrastructure.

The Sewer and Surface Drain Maintenance Person performs specialized work in the maintenance of sanitary and storm sewer mains and laterals. The work involves operation of complex equipment and requires an understanding of the Oak Bay storm and sanitary sewer systems. Work is generally guided by a more senior employee, who determines the required frequency of maintenance for individual sewer lines, and takes the primary responsibility for record‑keeping.

• Three years of general Public Works experience providing exposure to underground infrastructure.
• Valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with air brake endorsement.
• Will obtain EOCP Wastewater Collection Level 1 Certification upon eligibility.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, employee engagement events and work‑life balance. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.

If your qualifications and experience align with our needs, we want to hear from you! Please apply in confidence by 4:30 p.m. on February 26, 2026, with a resume and cover letter to

A detailed job description can be found on our website at , which outlines in greater detail the key accountabilities and required qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.