What if I am a Contractor or Service Company Doing Business on City Property?

Contractor or Service Company Doing Business on City Property

The Living Wage policy applies to all work done on City property lasting longer than one continuous hour. Further information can be found here.

Your business must have a valid City of New Westminster or Inter-Municipal Business License and Federal, Provincial and City Permit(s) when and where applicable.

You may be required to give proof of the following:

• An active Workers' Compensation number or a Clearance Letter from the Workers' Compensation Board.
• Minimum $2 million General liability insurance with the Corporation of the City of New Westminster named as additional insured (details available).
• Employee criminal checks where necessary.

In many cases we will ask that your employees wear suitable identification and be aware of the City of New Westminster Health and Safety standards.