Animal Shelter Attendant
Competition No: 2025-173
Duration: Temporary Full Time
Salary: $5,018 – 5,232 – 5,423 – 5,656 – 5,88+/month (2024 Rates)
Schedule: 40 hours weekly; Monday to Friday from 4:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘B’ and ‘R’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement
Last Updated: 6/1+/25
This position works in the FM - Inside BSWs organizational unit. This is manual work with limited supervisory responsibilities in the cleaning and care of buildings and premises. An employee of this class maintains assigned buildings according to accepted standards of neatness and cleanliness. The incumbent directs and works with a small group of subordinates engaged in building cleaning; schedules the work according to building usage and normal cleaning practices; performs the specialized janitorial tasks including minor maintenance; creates and maintains records related to the work. Some independence of judgement is exercised when scheduling and deciding extent of daily building cleaning required but most decisions are routine and repetitive. Problems are referred to a supervisor who checks the work through perusal of daily performance reports, discussions and periodic job site inspections to ensure work has been accomplished as required and according to acceptable standards. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include up to high school graduation and experience in janitorial work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the janitorial care and maintenance of buildings. Sound knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work. Ability to direct and coordinate the activities of subordinates; to deal courteously and effectively with a variety of groups, clubs, individuals or associations using the facilities; to understand and execute oral and written instructions. A Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia and Police Information Check are required for this position. Enhanced RCMP Security Clearance would be an asset.
This is a temporary full time position until August 2+, 2025.
Please apply online by June 30, 2025.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-2+4-7303 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.
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Duration: Temporary Full Time
Salary: $5,018 – 5,232 – 5,423 – 5,656 – 5,88+/month (2024 Rates)
Schedule: 40 hours weekly; Monday to Friday from 4:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘B’ and ‘R’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement
Last Updated: 6/1+/25
This position works in the FM - Inside BSWs organizational unit. This is manual work with limited supervisory responsibilities in the cleaning and care of buildings and premises. An employee of this class maintains assigned buildings according to accepted standards of neatness and cleanliness. The incumbent directs and works with a small group of subordinates engaged in building cleaning; schedules the work according to building usage and normal cleaning practices; performs the specialized janitorial tasks including minor maintenance; creates and maintains records related to the work. Some independence of judgement is exercised when scheduling and deciding extent of daily building cleaning required but most decisions are routine and repetitive. Problems are referred to a supervisor who checks the work through perusal of daily performance reports, discussions and periodic job site inspections to ensure work has been accomplished as required and according to acceptable standards. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include up to high school graduation and experience in janitorial work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the janitorial care and maintenance of buildings. Sound knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work. Ability to direct and coordinate the activities of subordinates; to deal courteously and effectively with a variety of groups, clubs, individuals or associations using the facilities; to understand and execute oral and written instructions. A Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia and Police Information Check are required for this position. Enhanced RCMP Security Clearance would be an asset.
This is a temporary full time position until August 2+, 2025.
Please apply online by June 30, 2025.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-2+4-7303 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.