Long-time Vancouver city employee dies in workplace accident
Posted January 10, 2022 7:05 pm.
Last Updated January 10, 2022 7:49 pm.
The flag at Vancouver City Hall is flying at half-mast Monday following the death of a decades-long employee in a workplace accident.
Gord Dolyniuk, a 64-year old truck driver in the engineering streets division, has been identified as the man who died last Friday at the city’s National Works Yard.
A statement from City Manager Paul Mochrie says first responders tried to save Dolyniuk’s life, but his injuries were “too severe.” WorkSafe BC is investigating, as is the city.
“This is a devastating loss for our organization,” the statement reads.
“The City extends our deepest condolences to Gord’s family, and to the many members of our staff who were Gord’s friends and worked with him over the years.”
Counselling services are available to city staff.
The most important thing at the City is for all staff to get home safely
Sadly, on Friday this did not happen with the tragic loss of our colleague Gord Dolyniuk.
I have spoken with Gord’s family, and expressed my deepest sympathies on behalf of Vancouver City Council. https://t.co/WEJQcIcm2t pic.twitter.com/Bwd6fUyfSQ
— Kennedy Stewart (@kennedystewart) January 10, 2022
Mayor Kennedy Stewart said he has personally reached out to offer his condolences to Dolyniuk’s family.
“The most important thing at the City is for all staff to get home safely. Sadly, on Friday this did not happen with the tragic loss of our colleague Gord Dolyniuk,” Stewart wrote.
“I have spoken with Gord’s family, and expressed my deepest sympathies on behalf of Vancouver City Council.”
City councillors Sarah Kirby-Yung and Lisa Dominato also expressed their sympathy on social media.
“The loss of City of Vancouver truck driver Gord Dolyniuk on the job is devastating for his co-workers in our Engineering Streets team, City crews, friends & family. My heart goes out to all impacted by this tragedy.,” wrote Kirby-Yung.
“My deepest condolences go out to Gord Dolyniuk’s family, friends, and loved ones,” Dominato wrote.” Our hearts are heavy today.”
The Vancouver Police Department also put out a statement on social media.
“We can only imagine the pain and grief everyone who knew and loved Gord Dolyniuk is feeling right now. Our thoughts are with Gord’s family, his friends, and his colleagues at the City of Vancouver,” the department said in a tweet.
