Job Description

Competition No:

2025-069

Duration:

Regular Full Time

Salary:

$7,629 - 7,946 - 8,285 - 8,647 - 9,014/month (2024 Rates)

Schedule:

70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight)

Special Notes:

Normal for CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated:

3/13/25


As employees, we joined the City to make a difference in the community. The Burnaby Promise sets out the responsibilities of every employee, every day, in every decision we make. It describes the standards that every employee should strive to meet when interacting with Burnaby residents, external and internal clients, and City colleagues. It gives us the tools to check our actions, particularly in times of conflict or challenge. When every employee lives by the Principles and Commitments in this document, we will collectively create a City we all want to be in, that fosters employee engagement, strengthens our relationships, and better serves our community through service excellence.


This position works in the Business Operations Division in the Lands & Facilities department. This is administrative and technical work involving project liaison and coordination of design and construction work for a variety of civic buildings and facilities; the preparation of various reports, project specifications, schedules, and budgets; and field inspection of work performed. Further duties include assisting in the management of specific projects; attending all project committee meetings as a resource person; reviewing plans and working drawings for conformance to project guidelines and established standards; reviewing all invoices, change orders, and other payment claims for accuracy; investigating discrepancies, and recommending approval or other actions. Conducts field inspections; ensures that all work performed is in accordance with contractual terms and established regulations; arbitrates minor disputes regarding contract interpretations, construction practices, standards, and methods; reviews and advises on proposed changes; monitors and assesses project progress including cost, schedule, risk, resourcing. Assists in the preparation of Requests for Proposals, compiling different contracts, preparing presentations, leading various processes. Performs related work as required.



Qualifications include graduation from an Institute of Technology with a Diploma in Building Technology, including or supplemented by courses in project management plus sound related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Thorough knowledge of building costs, materials, methods and practices as related to the work performed. Considerable knowledge of applicable architectural design and construction principles and practices and engineering practices and procedures; different delivery models and associated construction contracts, and B.C. Building Code, zoning and related municipal legislation governing the work performed. Ability to coordinate the design process, construction work, and scheduling for civic buildings and facilities; to act as a liaison and coordinator for specific design and construction projects; to review, analyze, assess and interpret related plans, specifications, contracts and other material; to deal effectively and tactfully and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts; and to prepare and maintain related reports, records, and correspondence. A valid Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.


Please apply online by

March 24, 2025.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wu7mesh (Squamish), s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh), and k?ik?????m Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

Please contact People and Culture at

604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.