Working for the City

• CUPE Canadian Union of Public Employees - Local 1050
• CUPE Canadian Union of Public Employees – Local 1050-01
• Exempt

The City of Quesnel is committed to its Living Wage policy to ensure that all City Staff and Service Providers to the City who work on City premises for a specified period of time earn, at a minimum, a living wage. The City of Quesnel believes that it is important to demonstrate social responsibility through actions that have a positive impact on our community, our staff and the people we serve. The City of Quesnel believes that families should earn an income sufficient for them to pay for the basic necessities of life so that they can live with dignity and participate as active members of our community.

The City of Quesnel offers a comprehensive benefits package. We ensure the fundamental security and well-being of our employees and their families with Pacific Blue Cross benefits featuring:

• Medical and dental plans
• Extended health plan
• Medical travel insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Confidential counseling services

Allocations for:

• Vision care
• Laser eye surgery
• Naturopathy
• Acupuncture
• Chiropractor
• Physiotherapy
• Massage therapy
• Speech therapy

Vacation

As a unionized employee, you'll also receive 3 weeks’ vacation, prorated beginning your first year, and paid holidays.

Education

We offer professional development & training to support employees who wish to pursue growth within the organization, either in their own position or an alternate career path.

• Quesnel and its surrounding area are set in a beautiful environment ideal for walking, jogging or just to enjoy the view
• We promote healthy living and work-life balance
• Wellness program provides employees and family members with discounted passes at our Arts and Recreation Centre and Arena Complex
• We encourage and support life-long learning and offer in-house learning and development programs based on the needs of the City and its employees

Our Social Club Committee, led by City employees, organizes social activities and events to encourage team members from across the City to get to know each other and celebrate our accomplishments:

• Annual adult Christmas holiday party
• Annual kids Christmas holiday party
• Annual golf tournament
• Annual softball tournament
• Poker tournament
• Fishing derby

We host various employee events throughout the year to say thank you to our employees for their hard work, their commitment

• Long Service Award recognition
• Annual employee appreciation BBQ Lunch
• Health & Wellness workshops

Regular

Permanent full-time or part-time work. Usually for set hours every week.

Seasonal

Full-time or part-time positions for either winter or summer seasons

Casual

On-call and casual work. Hours tend to be irregular with no set schedule. Casuals cover vacation and sick relief for regular employees.  

Students 

We offer co-operative work terms in our Public Works & Engineering, Emergency Services, and Community Services & Leisure Services departments. These terms typically last three to four months. You must be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary education program to apply for student postings.

Temporary

Typically, these are backfill for a regular employee who is off work for an extended period of time.

Administrative

Staff who provide general office assistance. They are responsible for Bylaw, Finance, Engineering, Legislative Services, RCMP Support, Parks and Leisure Services and Planning.

Fire Fighters 

Fire fighters respond to emergencies where life, property or the environment is at risk. They also perform non-emergency routine duties.  Career staff and volunteers make up the team.

Labourers, Equipment Operators and Skilled Trades   

Employees who maintain our city streets, parks, utilities and infrastructure. This is manual work requiring agility and physical effort. May call for competence at the certified journeyman level.

Professionals 

Employees who have strong technical, leadership and management skills. They support and guide the programs and services we deliver to residents.

Recreation

These staff lead fitness, Arts and aquatic programs. See the Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre Leisure guide for more information.