City of Burnaby is Looking For Labourer at Burnaby, BC Full Time

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $32.52/hour

Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm

Special Notes: Normal for CUPE 23 Outside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 10/3/23

The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!

This is manual maintenance and construction work of some complexity and variety involving the performance of semi-skilled tasks entailing the exercise of one or more acquired skills. An incumbent lays out, assists in and supervises the work of several subordinates engaged in sewer maintenance and repair tasks, performs sanitary and storm Sewer maintenance and construction, works directly on installation and rehabilitation of small to large diameter pipe, and also preforms trench excavation duties. Performs other related work as required.

Qualifications include up to high school graduation considerable experience in sewers construction and maintenance work including some supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and materials used in general sewers construction and maintenance work; of the functions of the division concerned, established procedures governing the work of the division and the relationship between the various applicable divisions of the civic service. Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions with a minimum of supervision; to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled manual tasks requiring the use of considerable independent judgement in construction and maintenance operations; to lay out, supervise and check the work of several subordinates performing semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in sewers construction and maintenance functions. Considerable skill in the use of a variety of hand tools and equipment common to sewers construction and maintenance work. A valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required. EOCP level 1 certification would be an asset.

Please apply online by October 12, 2023.

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

At the City of Burnaby, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that authentically mirrors the vibrant community we proudly serve. We consistently embrace diversity and endeavor to build an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We warmly welcome applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to join us in shaping a more vibrant and equitable future together.

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.