Foreperson 3 - Sewers
About the role
Competition No: 2025-245
Duration: Regular Full Time
Salary: $XX – XX – 46.07 – 48.09 – 50.13/hour (2024 Rates)
Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘F’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Foreperson’s Division Collective Agreement
Last Updated: 8/29/25
This position works in the Sewer Operations, Maintenance and Construction organizational unit. This is supervisory technical work in planning, assigning, supervising and checking the work of subordinate foremen and crews engaged in the construction, maintenance and repair of Municipal sewer installations. The work also entails responsibility for coordinating the work with other internal or external operations, inspecting work to ensure adherence to Municipal standards and monitoring expenditures. Under the direction of a Superintendent an incumbent exercises considerable initiative and independence of judgement and action within established guidelines referring unusual or policy matters to a supervisor who reviews work performance in terms of efficient and effective operation of the division. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include the completion of the Grade 12 supplemented by related technical courses, plus considerable related experience in a supervisory capacity, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the work. Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions related to the work; and of the applicable departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to plan, assign, supervise and check the work of a number of foremen and crews, to schedule maintenance and construction projects and to provide emergency repairs; to coordinate work with that of other Municipal crews, external contractors and utilities; to prepare and maintain a variety of work records and reports, to read blueprints, sketches, plans and diagrams, to order materials and hire equipment and to monitor and rationalize expenditures; to assist with selecting, allocating, disciplining and motivating staff and in conducting performance evaluations of reporting foremen and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts; and to perform all duties with minimal supervision.
A valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia and EOCP Wastewater Collection Level III Certification is required. Positions allocated to this class are required to accept stand-by and call-out work assignments.
Please apply online by September 8, 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.
About City of Burnaby
Burnaby is a great place to live, learn, work and play. We are committed to strengthening our overall well-being and growing into the future as a liveable, vibrant and sustainable community. Burnaby works to facilitate an engaged and active citizenry, a healthy economy and a real respect for the natural environment. It was voted by Maclean’s Magazine as the “Best Run City in Canada!”
If you're an exceptional team player who is looking for meaningful challenges and a great place to live, work and grow, contact us today. Let's get to work making Burnaby the best it can be!
Get the 98.6 km squared office at: www.burnaby.ca/careers
Photo credit: Kenny Louie
Foreperson 3 - Sewers
About the role
Competition No: 2025-245
Duration: Regular Full Time
Salary: $XX – XX – 46.07 – 48.09 – 50.13/hour (2024 Rates)
Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘F’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Foreperson’s Division Collective Agreement
Last Updated: 8/29/25
This position works in the Sewer Operations, Maintenance and Construction organizational unit. This is supervisory technical work in planning, assigning, supervising and checking the work of subordinate foremen and crews engaged in the construction, maintenance and repair of Municipal sewer installations. The work also entails responsibility for coordinating the work with other internal or external operations, inspecting work to ensure adherence to Municipal standards and monitoring expenditures. Under the direction of a Superintendent an incumbent exercises considerable initiative and independence of judgement and action within established guidelines referring unusual or policy matters to a supervisor who reviews work performance in terms of efficient and effective operation of the division. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include the completion of the Grade 12 supplemented by related technical courses, plus considerable related experience in a supervisory capacity, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the work. Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions related to the work; and of the applicable departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to plan, assign, supervise and check the work of a number of foremen and crews, to schedule maintenance and construction projects and to provide emergency repairs; to coordinate work with that of other Municipal crews, external contractors and utilities; to prepare and maintain a variety of work records and reports, to read blueprints, sketches, plans and diagrams, to order materials and hire equipment and to monitor and rationalize expenditures; to assist with selecting, allocating, disciplining and motivating staff and in conducting performance evaluations of reporting foremen and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts; and to perform all duties with minimal supervision.
A valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia and EOCP Wastewater Collection Level III Certification is required. Positions allocated to this class are required to accept stand-by and call-out work assignments.
Please apply online by September 8, 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.
About City of Burnaby
Burnaby is a great place to live, learn, work and play. We are committed to strengthening our overall well-being and growing into the future as a liveable, vibrant and sustainable community. Burnaby works to facilitate an engaged and active citizenry, a healthy economy and a real respect for the natural environment. It was voted by Maclean’s Magazine as the “Best Run City in Canada!”
If you're an exceptional team player who is looking for meaningful challenges and a great place to live, work and grow, contact us today. Let's get to work making Burnaby the best it can be!
Get the 98.6 km squared office at: www.burnaby.ca/careers
Photo credit: Kenny Louie