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Project Coordinator - Parks Operations

City of Burnaby4 days ago
Burnaby, BC
CA$7,383 - CA$8,719/month
Mid Level
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About the role

Competition No: 2025-311

Duration: Temporary Full Time

Salary: $7,383 – 7,691 – 8,013 – 8,364 – 8,719/month (2024 Rates)

Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘Y’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 10/27/25

This position works in the Parks Operations – Supervision organizational unit. This is technical and administrative work in coordinating design, construction and development projects in Parks Operations. An incumbent of this class coordinates construction and development projects; prepares work plans, cost estimates, reports, budgets, project specifications and related documents; hires and oversees work of contractors and consultants; conducts field inspections; liaises and consults with a variety of internal and external contacts. Considerable independent judgement and action is exercised in carrying out the work while discussing more difficult and unusual problems and policy matters with a supervisor who reviews work for conformance to established standards, achievement of objectives and effectiveness of services rendered. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include diploma program in building construction technology or landscape architecture including or supplemented by courses in project management, plus sound related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Considerable knowledge of methods, practices and materials used in construction of outdoor parks assets, landscape and infrastructure projects as related to the work performed; of construction terms of reference and contracts including MMCD and CCDC2 documentation; knowledge of safety practices, regulations and requirements. Ability to estimate time and material requirements and cost related to project proposals; to monitor project budgets, to review project progress, and to approve change orders and contract payments; prepare and maintain reports, records, correspondence and various other material related to the work; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts. A Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.

This is a Temporary Full Time position until December 11, 2026.

Please apply online by November 5, 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.

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