Labourer 3 (Sewers) chez City of Burnaby

This position works in the Sewer Operations, Maintenance and Construction organizational unit. 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 performs 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. Sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit performance of heavy manual work outdoors in all weather. An EOCP Level 1 Certification would be an asset. A valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Please apply online by November 28, 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 xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm 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.