Corporate Records Assistant presso City of Burnaby

This position works in the FOI, Privacy and Records organizational unit. This is specialized and technical clerical work in the Legislative Services division. An employee of this class assists a supervisor in the development, coordination and implementation of the City’s corporate records management system and oversees the consistent application of the corporate records classification system by city departments. An employee of this class may also coordinate and monitor corporate records conversion projects and identify and assess departmental requirements by working with stakeholders to implement new technologies. Considerable independence of judgement and action is exercised within the context of established guidelines, referring unusual or policy matters to a supervisor who reviews work performance in terms of accuracy and conformance to established practices and procedures. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of a diploma program in records management plus sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of records management systems; records classification, profiling, coding and indexing principles as they apply to the work performed. Ability to review and assess documents and work flow procedures and recommend appropriate records classification and retention schedules, and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) criterions. Ability to maintain sustained attention to detail; to deal effectively and courteously with others, and provide assistance and information on the records management system.  A Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Please apply online by October 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 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.