Job Description

Competition No:

2025-319

Duration:

Regular Full Time

Salary:

$XX - XX - 7,383 - 7,691 - 8,013/month (2024 Rates)

Schedule:

80 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Special Notes:

Subject to Note 'F' of Schedule 'B' of the CUPE 23 Foreperson's Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated:

10/28/25



This position works in the Sewer Operations, Maintenance and Construction organizational unit. This is supervisory work involving responsibility for the maintenance of municipal sewer systems. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, scheduling, reviewing, evaluating labourers engaged in sewer maintenance and potentially participating in the work for truck drivers, equipment operators, CCTV inspection. The Foreperson 2 investigates public complaints and initiates remedial action; maintains effective public relations with the community. Independent judgment and action in most aspects of the work is required with more complex problems and policy matters being referred to and discussed with a supervisor who reviews work performance and conformance with desired standards and achievement of objectives. Performs related work as required.


Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 supplemented by related technical courses plus sound related experience in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance of sewers; and of related hazards and safety precautions. Ability to plan, assign, supervise and review the work of crews; to read blueprints, sketches, plans and diagrams and to prepare and maintain a variety of records related to the work; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts. Must be willing to accept standby and call-out assignments. A valid Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia and a EOCP Wastewater Collection Level II Certification is required.


Please apply online by

November 6, 2025.

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 at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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.