Trades 2 - Painter at City of Burnaby

Competition No: 2025-323

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $45.29/hour (2024 Rates)

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

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

Last Updated: 11/27/25

This position works in the Paintshop organizational unit. This is skilled painting at the journeyperson level involving the application of fundamental trade practices to a variety of painting tasks of some complexity such as performing brush and spray painting on a variety of wood and metal surfaces using roller, brush, gravity feed and electrostatic air assisted airless spray equipment. The Trades 2 - Painter performs a variety of decorating tasks in City facilities and performs related work as required, such as power washing. An incumbent may supervise the work of subordinates performing routine painting tasks. An incumbent exercises considerable independent judgement and action in completing most assignments in accordance with established trade practices. Oral and written assignments, often accompanied by sketches and layouts are received from a supervisor who reviews work performance in terms of effective trades work, conformance with established standards and the attainment of desired objectives. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 supplemented by the completion of a recognized Trade Certificate of Qualification plus considerable general experience at the Journeyperson level; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools and practices used in a variety of brush, roll and spray painting tasks. Considerable knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the trade and of methods, materials, tools and practices employed in decorating. Skill in performing a variety of painting tasks or finishing application on wood, concrete or metal surfaces, in finishing furniture as required; in the use and care of tools and equipment. A Certificate of Qualification – Painter and Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia are required.

Please apply online by December 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.