Job Description

Competition No:

2025-337

Duration:

Regular Full Time

Salary:

$34.63/hour (2024 Rates)

Schedule:

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

Special Notes:

Normal for CUPE 23 Outside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated:

11/27/25



This position works in Water - Operations, Mtce. & Construction. This is semi-skilled manual maintenance and construction work in performing routine infrastructure maintenance tasks. An incumbent completes assigned service requests and routine maintenance work, as assigned by a Foreman; operates a city vehicle in transporting employees, materials and equipment to job sites; and prepares and maintains simple records and work reports. An incumbent exercises some independence of action and judgment in performing assigned work within defined operating limits, methods and procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Foreman who assigns work orally or in writing, and checks work in progress and upon completion. Work is evaluated in terms of quality of work, and adherence to established work and safety standards. Performs related work as required.


Qualifications include up to high school graduation, supplemented by sound experience in general construction and maintenance work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of the rules of safe operation and precautions to be taken in the operation of light to medium weight vehicles and attached or auxiliary equipment; knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, materials, equipment and safety precautions used in general construction and maintenance work. Ability to operate light or medium sized vehicles safely and efficiently under difficult driving conditions, and to perform minor servicing tasks on same. Sufficient strength and manual agility to perform manual work. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude. A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.


Please apply online by

December 8, 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.