Competition No: 2025-088
Duration: Temporary Full Time
Salary: $32.91/hour (Labourer 1 rate minimum payable) (2024 Rates)
Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Special Notes: Normal for CUPE 23 Outside Division Collective Agreement
Last Updated: 3/24/25
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This position works in the Garage organizational unit. This is semi-skilled and skilled work of considerable variety below the Journeyperson level of responsibility, but requiring involvement in and phases of Journeyperson’s work. An entry level apprentice performs manual and semi-skilled tasks of moderate difficulty in the Heavy Duty or Truck and Transport Mechanical trade. Tasks of increasing complexity are assigned as the incumbent progresses successfully through the apprenticeship. Apprentices are required to attend in-school training as directed by the Industry Training Authority. The apprentice’s work will be checked while in progress to ensure proficiency, attainment of desired objectives, and that established standards are met.
Grade 12 or equivalent is required for this apprenticeship opportunity. The completion of a pre-apprenticeship or entry-level training program would be an asset. Preference will also be given to applicants with relevant education, experience and a related background, or those who have some knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools and equipment used in this Trade. Additional requirements are as follows:
Satisfactory attendance, safety, and performance record;
Ability to work in a team environment and to maintain effective relationships with coworkers;
Ability and aptitude for this work;
Knowledge of safety principles for this trade;
Ability to meet the physical demands of the work;
Valid Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia, Class 5 and Abstract. Class 3 would be an asset.
Salary: $32.91/hour (Labourer 1 rate minimum payable) (2024 Rates)
Rates increase as a % of the Trades 2-Mechanic rate as follows:
1st 6 months of apprenticeship 70.0%
2nd 6 months of apprenticeship 72.5%
3rd 6 months of apprenticeship 75.0%
4th 6 months of apprenticeship 77.5%
5th 6 months of apprenticeship 80.0%
6th 6 months of apprenticeship 82.5%
7th 6 months of apprenticeship 85.0%
8th 6 months of apprenticeship 90%
This is a temporary full time position until March 31, 2029.
Please apply online by April 2, 2025.
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.
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.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.