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Job Posting : Lead Hand, Roads and Drains
Company Name
District of Central Saanich
Job Posting Title
Lead Hand, Roads and Drains
Reply To Email Address
resume@csaanich.ca
Posting Date
03/18/2026
Closing Date
04/01/2026
PDF Description
2026-06-Lead-Hand-Roads-and-Drains-Civic-Info-Posting.pdf
Job Posting Link
https://www.centralsaanich.ca/municipal-hall/employment-bids
Description
The DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH is seeking an experienced LEAD HAND, ROADS AND DRAINS Engineering Department Competition Number 2026-06 The District of Central Saanich, located on the Saanich Peninsula of Southern Vancouver Island enjoys the reputation of being among the best locations in Canada to work, live and play. Central Saanich is bounded on both the east and west by ocean and is known for its scenic rolling countryside and bounty of farms. This community of 18,000 residents has a vibrant, small village character and includes the Tsawout and Tsartlip First Nations; and it is central to all amenities of the Greater Victoria area. When you help run a dynamic community, no two days ever feel the same. As part of a growing but tight-knit team, you will have the ability to bring your ideas to the table and influence the organization and the community. Our team is highly collaborative, loves to laugh, is customer service focused, and is dedicated to the fantastic community we serve. If this sounds like an environment you’d like to be a part of, consider joining us! Click here to learn more: https://www.centralsaanich.ca/municipal-hall/employment-bids JOB OVERVIEW Reporting to the Roads & Drains Supervisor, this position is responsible for directing and overseeing the roads and drainage maintenance staff to maintain the District’s drainage distribution and roads systems. The Lead Hand assists the Supervisor in the planning, budgeting, controlling of expenditures, maintaining equipment assets and evaluating performance of equipment and staff. The ideal candidate will possess: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent qualification Three (3) years experience directly related to maintenance and construction specific to the Roads/Drains operations and/or in a related field and some experience in a supervisor capacity and one (1) year of related cost work or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience A current valid class 5 BC Driver’s License with air endorsement A current Traffic Control Certification The incumbent must be physically fit and be able to work outside in all weather conditions To learn more about this position, please visit https://www.centralsaanich.ca/municipal-hall/employment-bids At the District of Central Saanich we value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, accessible work environment where collaboration and mutual respect bring out the best in all of us. Please reach out to us If you need an accessibility requirement for any part of the hiring process. The District’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is currently suspended; however, should circumstances change, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to be eligible to continue performing your duties. The hourly pay rate for this full time (8 hours per day), Monday to Friday position is $41.02-44.37 (2024 rates). Interested candidates are invited to apply via CentralSaanich.ca/jobs or by submitting their resume and covering letter, quoting the competition number to resume@csaanich.ca by 4:00 pm on April 1^st, 2026. We appreciate your application and interest in working with us; however, due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to each application and only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted. Job Description Lead Hand, Roads & Drains Engineering Department (Classification Band 7) General Accountability Reporting to the Roads & Drains Supervisor, this position is responsible for directing and overseeing the roads and drainage maintenance staff to maintain the District’s drainage distribution and roads systems. The Lead Hand assists the Supervisor in the planning, budgeting, controlling of expenditures, maintaining equipment assets and evaluating performance of equipment and staff. Illustrative Duties Assigns, oversees and performs routine and non-routine road and drains maintenance and construction work applicable to the Roads & Drains section; Plans, assigns, supervises, and assists in the more complex work of the group and is required to exercise independent judgement; Performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance, repair, and construction of the municipal roads/drainage infrastructure systems; Maintains records and documents associated with the completion of assigned tasks and preventative maintenance schedules; Helps coordinate and supervise the road maintenance operations and repairs of the District’s road system (repairs, snow removal, culverts, drainage, sidewalks and signage); Schedules and performs roads and drainage inspection system maintenance such as locating manholes, catch basins and cleanouts; Supervises the storm drain video inspection system maintenance in the field and contributes to the overall program as required; Maintains records and documents associated with the completion of assigned tasks and preventative maintenance schedules; Estimates time and materials needed to perform assigned projects and to set up and maintain effective work schedules in conjunction with the Supervisor; Assists the Supervisor in the purchasing process for related annual service contracts; Assists the Supervisor in planning, budgeting, controlling expenditure and evaluating performance of equipment and staff; Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, vendors, service agency representatives, elected officials and the general public; Assists in the implementation of and adherence to policies and procedures related to risk management, public liability and environmental safety; Schedules and oversees paving, shouldering, and transportation corridor maintenance; Coordinates and performs vegetation management and sightline pruning; Operates a variety of municipal vehicles and tools, and provides oversight on the operation of a heavy equipment in the field; Responds to and addresses with enquiries from the public; Carries out the duties and responsibilities of the Labourer/Maintenance worker as required; Participates in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) training and EOC duties as required; Ensures a safe work place by ensuring the corporate OHS program and its safe work practices are in place and are followed; Participates in emergency duties In the event of an emergency/disaster; Attends courses and seminars to keep current with emerging technology and procedures; Follows all corporate policies and practices; and, Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities on the Job Excellent customer service skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships; Strong knowledge of Roads & Drains operations in a municipal government; Knowledge and ability to comply with and follow all pertinent WorkSafeBC and Occupational Health and Safety regulations; Strong knowledge in the care and use of machinery, equipment and tools relevant to the Roads/Drains Operations; Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of crews of employees and contractors engaged in construction and maintenance work application to the Roads/Drains department; Ability to estimate time and materials needed to perform assigned projects and to set up and maintain effective work schedules; Knowledge of software and office technology such as Microsoft Office including SharePoint and related workplace software to complete tasks effectively; Ability to work independently with limited supervision; Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the supervisor, other employees and the general public Ability to identify and participate in opportunities for process improvements and willingness to stay up to date on industry trends and best practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Ability to work positively toward advancing First Nations relations and awareness of federal, provincial and municipal initiatives advancing Truth and Reconciliation; Ability to promote and contribute to a positive, diverse and inclusive team environment. Requirements Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent qualification Three (3) years experience directly related to maintenance and construction specific to the Roads/Drains operations and/or in a related field and some experience in a supervisor capacity and one (1) year of related cost work or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience A current valid class 5 BC Driver’s License with air endorsement Current Traffic Control Certification Other The incumbent must be physically fit and be able to work outside in all weather conditions The incumbent must maintain professional and technical qualifications for this position The incumbent must be willing to participate in the on call duty rotation and be able to work overtime as needed Hours of Work: This role is able to participate in the District’s Flexible Workplace Policy. Hours of work are typically from 8:00 to 4:30 but may be modified for operational and/or seasonal purposes.