Competition No: 2026-PP
Duration: Auxiliary
Salary: $36.23 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits
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Last Updated: 6/30/26
If you want to be an important part of keeping Burnaby’s green spaces pristine, and upkeep parks and recreation buildings, then this may be a great fit for you! The City of Burnaby is searching for Park Patrollers who are responsible for supervising and maintaining sites by educating park users about City regulations. A Park Patroller plays an essential role in protecting City Parks and sites by taking appropriate action against activities such as drinking, vandalism, and suspicious loitering. Additional responsibilities include delivering municipal mail, performing minor building maintenance and repair duties, and submitting related reports. In this role, the Park Patroller assesses the condition of sports fields and may close fields to park patrons to protect the community and prevent further damage, all while resolving routine complaints from patrons and providing excellent customer service. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include up to high school graduation, supplemented by related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. The ideal candidate will possess considerable knowledge of Park facilities and their location, uses, and hours of operations, as well as of the policies, procedures and park regulations. Sound knowledge of methods and materials, tools and equipment used in minor building repair work. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and prepare and maintain non-complex records and reports related to the work. Ability to deal tactfully, diplomatically, and effectively with the public and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff. A Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.
Pay Rate: $36.23 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits
Location: Still Creek Works Yard
Hours of work: This is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts are based on operational requirements and do not provide guaranteed hours of work, which may include on-call shifts. Typical shifts are Monday to Sunday, including statutory holidays 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am.
Please apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers by July 10, 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.
