Labourer 2

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burnaby is seeking a Labourer 2 to perform semi-skilled and unskilled construction and maintenance tasks on roads, pavements and street cleaning in Burnaby, BC. This role emphasizes physical effort and independence in completing varied manual tasks.

Responsibilities include leading on road projects, operating a compacting machine, assisting with pipelaying and concrete work, and setting forms. A BC driver’s license is required, and the position is a regular full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• Qualification includes up to high school graduation and experience in general construction and maintenance work.
• Ability to perform a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks with independent judgement.
• Valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled tasks in maintenance and construction of roads, pavements, and street cleaning.
• Assist in pipelaying, timbering, and concrete work; operate small machinery where required.
• Lead hand on road projects such as culvert work, backfilling, grading, and sidewalk repairs.

Skills

Manual labor

Road maintenance

Heavy lifting

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Labourer 2

Competition No: 2026-230

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $35.62/hour

Schedule: 40 hours weekly; Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘B’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Outside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 9/15/26

This position works in the Roads and Drainage organizational unit. This is manual work of some variety entailing physical effort and agility in the performance of semi-skilled and unskilled construction and maintenance tasks. The work of this class is distinguished from that of Labourer 1 by the more complex and semi-skilled tasks performed. An incumbent of this class performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and construction of roads, pavements, and in street cleaning: acts as lead hand on road projects such as installing culverts, regrading, raking premix on extensive repair jobs, repairing sidewalks and boulevards; uses motorized compacting machine in backfilling and grading work and independently performs the more complex work. Other responsibilities include assisting in pipelaying and timbering work; breaking blacktop and concrete surfaces using pneumatic hammer and compressor accessories. Assists others in setting forms; mixes and tamps concrete; assists in concrete finishing for manholes. Performs maintenance and construction work on wire and wooden fences; performs related work as required.

Qualification includes up to high school graduation and experience in general construction and maintenance work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some knowledge of the methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work. Ability to perform a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks requiring the use of some independent judgement and action in the construction and maintenance of public works and parks systems and to understand and effectively carry out oral and simple written instructions. An incumbent will have skill in the use of a variety of tools and have sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit the performance of heavy manual outdoor work in all weather conditions. A valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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