Burnaby, City of

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4949 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 1M2
The City of Burnaby is a provider of local government services to over 249,000 residents.

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Burnaby, City of
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Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2025):

Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 11, 2025)

Here are some of the reasons why Burnaby, City of was selected as one of BC's Top Employers (2025):

  • City of Burnaby provides maternity leave top-up for employees who are new mothers, to 95 per cent of salary for up to 17 weeks -- new parents can also apply to extend their leave to an unpaid leave
  • City of Burnaby supports lifelong learning with 100 per cent coverage for job-related courses (with no annual maximum), and offers subsidies for unrelated courses, to maximum of $8,500 per program
  • City of Burnaby employees can plan ahead with generous contributions to a defined benefit pension plan -- near the end of their careers, employees are also able to transition into retirement with phased-in work options
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    Highlights

    Industry Municipal government
    Established in Canada 1892
    Major Canadian locations Burnaby BC
    Full-time employees in Canada 2,003
    Part-time employees in Canada 194
    Average age of employees in Canada 39 years
    Longest serving employee 55 years
    Benefits note Burnaby, City of has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
    Flexible work options hybrid work option, flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), compressed work week, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting, earned days off program
    Long-term savings defined-benefit (DB) pension
    Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
    Mental health practitioner benefit up to $600 each year
    Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 95% of salary for 17 weeks
    Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
    Outside survey period outside consultant surveys are held every 12 months
    Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months
    In-house training initiatives apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, leadership development programs, paid internships
    Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes
    Employee charitable involvement employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer

    The Career Directory

    Burnaby, City of has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
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      Highlights for New Grads

      Industry Municipal government
      Full-time employees in Canada 1,001 to 2,500
      Major Canadian locations Burnaby BC
      Student opportunities paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities
      Training subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, in-house career planning services
      Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes
      Typical new grad positions Arena Services Worker, Cashier Attendant, Clerk 2, Clerk Data Entry Operator/Accounting Clerk 1, Clerk Typist 2, Custodial Guard, Customer Service Representative, Engineering Information Clerk, File Reviewer/Police Records Clerk, Fine Arts Leader, Food Services Attendant, Food Services Worker, Indoor Outdoor Leader 2, Junior File Clerk, Labourer 1, Library Administration Clerk, Library Clerk 2, Lifeguard Instructor Aquatics, Mail Clerk, Mapping Technician 2, Marketing Assistant, Materials Management Worker 1, Microcomputer Support Specialist 1, Museum Interpreter, Page, People and Culture Assistant, Plan Checker 1, Planning Assistant 2, Program Leader, Telephone Operator - Receptionist, Recreation Clerk 1, Recreation Leader 1, Recreation Attendant 1, Research Assistant, Sales Service Assistant, Security Guard, Survey Assistant 1, Swangard Stadium Attendant, Traffic Assistant, Traffic Technician, Water Conservation Officer
      Starting salary $40K to $50K
      Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
      Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

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