Concrete Worker

Competition No: 2025-297

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $37.73/hour (2024 Rates)

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

Special Notes: Normal for CUPE 23 Outside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 10/8/25

This position works in Roads & Drainage. This is skilled form-setting and concrete finishing work on a variety of construction and maintenance projects. An employee of this class is responsible for building and setting forms in accordance with line and grade and pouring, tamping and finishing concrete surfaces. An employee in this class inspects, oversees, and approves contractor work in accordance with established standards. This position also includes conducting city sidewalk inspections as part of the annual inspection program. Oral and/or written assignments are received from a supervisor who reviews the overall performance for workmanship and attainment of desired objectives. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 supplemented by considerable related experience in concrete construction including some leadership experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in form setting and concrete finishing for sidewalks, driveways, letdowns, curb and gutter, pavements, retaining walls, manholes, catch basins and related projects. Considerable knowledge of concrete mixtures as applied to varying work and weather conditions. Sound knowledge of the standard specifications pertaining to concrete construction work for Municipal projects. Ability to inspect the work of contractors, provide guidance and approve same in accordance with established standards. Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia, Class 5 with Air Brake Endorsement is required.

Please apply online by October 20, 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.