FAQs
- How do I apply for a position with the City of Burnaby?
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Apply online using our Careers website.
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- Who can apply?
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You must be at least 16 years of age, and you must be either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident (landed immigrant), or hold a valid work permit. The City of Burnaby is an equal opportunity employer. In short, we encourage applications from every sector of the population.
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- What if the information on my resume, qualifications or address changes?
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You can update your profile information on our website by logging in.
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- If I am interested in several positions with The City of Burnaby, do I need to submit an application for each posting?
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Yes, every posting is considered separately. Once you have created a profile account, you simply need to click on the job of interest to be considered.
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- What skills do I need to work for the City of Burnaby?
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The skills needed are dependent upon the position and are typically indentified in the posting.
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- What positions are available at the City?
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All available positions are listed online, and on our Job Postings Board located in the Human Resources Department and City Hall.
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- Does the City of Burnaby hire seasonal workers?
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Seasonal employment can be temporary full-time or auxiliary (on-call) work, which generally lasts from one to six months in duration.
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- Do I have to take any tests as part of the recruitment process?
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Each recruitment process may be different, but as a general rule we utilize testing as part of our recruitment process.
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- How are applications assessed?
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All applicants are assessed relative to the qualifications listed on the job posting.
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- Does the City of Burnaby require potential candidates to go through a criminal record search?
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All positions that have the potential to come into contact with children or vulnerable persons require a satisfactory criminal record search prior to an offer of employment being made. Additionally all City positions that work out of the Burnaby Detachment of the RCMP also require the completion of a comprehensive Enhanced RCMP Security Clearance or Top Secret RCMP Security Clearance.
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- What if I have a criminal record and want to apply to the City of Burnaby for work?
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Some employment competitions will note that a security clearance or a criminal record search will be required. Having a criminal record does not exclude you from employment with the City of Burnaby. When your Criminal Record Search application is received by the City and is reviewed, the nature of the offense, when the offense took place, and the relevance of the offense to the position for which you are applying are considered. This information is handled in a confidential manner and candidate honesty is paramount. Failure to fully inform the City may result in forfeiture of your rights to employment with the City.
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- How can I find out about the status of the position I applied for?
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Positions usually take about four to six weeks to fill from posting date. Because of the large volume of resumes we receive, we regret that only shortlisted candidates are notified.
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- I have applied for several positions with the City of Burnaby and haven't been hired. What can I do to improve my chances of finding employment with The City?
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Every competition is considered separately. Increasing the number of positions you apply for does not necessarily positively affect the potential outcome of your application. We encourage all interested applicants to apply for positions if they are qualified. Every application will be given equal consideration in the hiring process and we are diligent to ensure that we hire the MOST qualified applicant.
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