Competition No: 2026-183
Duration: Temporary Full Time
Salary: $49.35 – 51.51 – 53.70 – 55.93 – 58.32/hour
Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight)
Special Notes: Normal for CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement
Last Updated: 7/16/26
This position works in the Strategic Initiatives organizational unit. This is project facilitation work in supporting the timely advancement and processing of development applications. An incumbent establishes and oversees a schedule for application processing, facilitates surfacing and resolution of project issues, and liaises with internal and external parties to ensure that development related work is completed to achieve service level targets while meeting City bylaws, policies and requirements. An incumbent implements, reviews, and analyzes departmental standards, operating procedures, processes and specifications; participates in process improvement projects to achieve customer service, quality, efficiency, and cost savings objectives; and leads smaller-scale projects. An incumbent tracks operational performance goals and metrics to drive continuous improvement exercises and initiatives to support strategic, operational, and financial decisions. Considerable independence and judgement is exercised in all aspects of the work while performance is reviewed for the effectiveness, achievement of desired objectives and conformance with established guidelines and standards. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline, plus Project Management, Lean/Six Sigma, Agile and/or PROSCI certification preferred including sound related experience in land use, land development and/or municipal approvals as a project facilitator; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Considerable knowledge of the processes, roles and responsibilities in the review and approval of projects; of municipal processes, procedures, bylaws and policies related to land use and land development. Sound knowledge of project management methodologies and change management principles, methods and processes. Ability to oversee the advancement of a high volume of files; to facilitate project meetings, provide direction and establish responsibilities, commitments to schedule and target completion dates; to determine priorities and deadlines. Ability to analyze critically, think strategically, and problem solve; to conduct research and analysis, including identifying root causes of problems; to influence, motivate and engage others; to deal effectively and courteously and to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external project stakeholders; to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive matters; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Skill in the operation of software applications and ERP systems such as Energov and Microsoft Suite. A valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.
This is a Temporary Full Time position until December 31, 2026.
Please apply online by July 27, 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.
