Competition No: 2025-248

Duration: Temporary Full Time

Salary: $5,957 – 6,200 – 6,460 – 6,730 – 7,011/month (2024 Rates)

Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, including some evenings and weekends

Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘T’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 9/12/25

This position works in the Marketing Services organizational unit. This is specialised communications and marketing work in developing and coordinating print, digital, online and social media communications and marketing campaigns for the City of Burnaby. An incumbent participates in developing communications and marketing strategies and plans; provides guidance and advice to internal clients and collaborates with colleagues and clients to implement campaigns; gathers, compiles, consolidates, writes and edits a variety of information; coordinates event logistics and evaluates same; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts. Considerable independent judgement and action are exercised in the creative aspects of the work. Unusual problems and policy matters are discussed with a supervisor who reviews performance for effectiveness and accomplishment of desired objectives. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include a degree in communications, marketing or a related discipline plus considerable related experience or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Considerable knowledge of communications and marketing principles, objectives practices, methods and techniques related to the work performed; of the City’s requirements, programs and activities and regulations, rules and policies governing the work. Ability to write and edit a variety of materials and to communicate effectively orally and in writing through various media to a variety of audiences; to work on several projects simultaneously and respond to competing priorities. Ability to use equipment and software used in the work. A Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, including some evenings and weekends.

This is a Temporary Full Time position until February 12, 2027.

Please apply online by September 22, 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.