Truck Driver Parks - Lead Hand at City of Burnaby

Competition No: 2026-162

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $37.79/hour

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: 6/26/26

This position works in the Natural Areas and Trails organizational unit. This is skilled, routine truck driving work in operating vehicles of 24,000 pounds and under which also entails supervising the work of a subordinate. The incumbent loads, transports and unloads materials, staff, tools, equipment and supplies under varying traffic and field conditions; supervises, assigns, reviews and participates in the work of subordinates; prepares and maintains simple records; deals tactfully and effectively with the public. The work is distinguished from that of a Truck Driver 1 by the greater supervisory responsibility. Some independence of action and judgement is exercised while remaining within defined operating limits, methods and procedures. Work is reviewed by a supervisor in terms of safe and efficient vehicle operation and provision of parks maintenance and construction services. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 supplemented by truck driving experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of the rules of safe operation and of the precautions necessary to avoid accidents in driving a truck and attached or auxiliary equipment; of rules and regulations governing the work performed; of municipal streets and traffic routes. Ability to assign, review and supervise the work of subordinates and to provide training; to provide information and explain applicable rules and regulations to the public; to follow work schedules and to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Skill in the operation of a truck under difficult driving conditions and of equipment used on the job; Mechanical aptitude. A valid Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required. A Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Please apply online by July 6, 2026.

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.