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 Sewer Operations, Maintenance and Construction organizational unit. This is manual work of some variety entailing physical effort and agility in the performance of semi-skilled and unskilled construction and maintenance tasks. The incumbent performs related tasks in the installation, repair, rehabilitation and servicing of sewer systems; including but not limited to performing sewer cleaning, unstopping, and flushing tasks, digs shafts and tunnels and in trenches of such depth as to require staging, repairs and installs sewer mains and connections; assists in pipe laying, shoring and timbering work, trenchless rehabilitation techniques; breaks blacktop and concrete surfaces using pneumatic hammer and compressor accessories; assists in concrete finishing for manholes, and catch basins. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include up to high school graduation, and experience in general construction and maintenance work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some knowledge of the safety equipment and practices methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in sewer related construction and maintenance work, including trenchless rehabilitation; of the functions of the sewer collection system. Ability to perform a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks requiring the use of some independent judgement and action; to understand and effectively carry out oral and simple written instructions. Skill in the use of a variety of hand and power tools used in water maintenance and construction work. Sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit the performance of heavy manual outdoor work in all weather conditions. A valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.
This competition has been extended and will remain open until filled. New applications are welcome!
We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx_wú7mesh (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.
