Competition No: 2026-ACT
Duration: Auxiliary
Salary: $29.25 + 12% in lieu of benefits
Schedule:
Special Notes:
Last Updated: 7/21/26
Want to start your career in municipal government? Looking for a job with excellent growth opportunities? Then apply for the exciting position of Auxiliary Clerical Team member!
You’ll have the unique opportunity to work in a variety of clerical and administrative assignments throughout various departments at the City, including Building, Finance, Corporate Services, IT and more! Most of our assignments are full-time days and hours although part-time opportunities are sometimes available as well (depending on operational requirements). You’ll be providing coverage for leaves, special projects, and/or assisting with additional workflow. Joining our Auxiliary Clerical Team will allow you to grow your knowledge and skills with City operations and gain unique municipal experience. Many have started in our Auxiliary Clerical Team and have gone on to expand their careers with other exciting opportunities throughout the City. The possibilities are endless!
Position Requirements:
Successful applicants will possess the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word and Excel
Ability to learn tasks and computer systems quickly
Takes initiative
Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Experience working with SAP or another ERP system (not required, but is considered a strong asset)
If you’re ambitious with the ability to manage priorities in a professional and efficient manner, as well as adaptable and thrive in an environment where teamwork and collaboration are key, apply today!
Auxiliary Clerical Team members must be available to work between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Special short-term projects may also require weekend availability. Hourly pay starts at $29.25 + 12% in lieu of benefits.
Please apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. This competition will remain open until filled - however, interviews will happen periodically before the competition is closed.
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.
