Solid Waste and Recycling Clerk

Competition No: 2026-019

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $4,934 – 5,127 – 5,340 – 5,560 – 5,783/month (2024 Rates)

Schedule: 40 hours weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:15 AM – 4:45 PM

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

Last Updated: 1/29/26

This position works in Solid Waste & Recycling Administration. This is clerical work of some variety and moderate complexity involving responsibility for delivering customer service for the Solid Waste and Recycling division. Employees of this class receive, track and enter inquiries, complaints and service requests into a database for departmental related services and forward for dispatching; provide information, clarification and assistance to the public, internal and external contacts; receive, review and process requests for purchase and exchanges of garbage and yard waste receptacles; and reconcile a variety of invoices and payments; type, update and maintain a variety of reports, files and databases; and compose routine correspondence related to the work. The employee exercises some independence of judgment and action in the performance of assigned duties within established guidelines, practices and procedures, referring more complex problem to a supervisor. Work performance is reviewed by a supervisor in terms of the accuracy and efficiency of services rendered. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include the completion of Grade 12, including or supplemented by commercial courses, plus sound related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sound knowledge of the services, functions, bylaws, policies and procedures of a municipal department. Sound knowledge of computer, systems and database maintenance as related to the work. Ability to deal effectively with the public, internal and external contacts in providing information and explaining bylaws, policies, regulations and procedures related to the work performed. Experience in the use of Infor, GIS Map, and SAP is an asset.

Please apply online by February 9, 2026.

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.