Assistant Project Manager (Process Improvement)
Assistant Project Manager (Process Improvement)
Competition No: 2025-118
Duration: Regular Full Time
Salary: $7,629 - 7,946 - 8,285 - 8,647 - 9,014/month (2024 Pay Rates)
Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight)
Special Notes: Normal for CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement
Last Updated: 4/8/25
As employees, we joined the City to make a difference in the community. The Burnaby Promise sets out the responsibilities of every employee, every day, in every decision we make. It describes the standards that every employee should strive to meet when interacting with Burnaby residents, external and internal clients, and City colleagues. It gives us the tools to check our actions, particularly in times of conflict or challenge. When every employee lives by the Principles and Commitments in this document, we will collectively create a City we all want to be in, that fosters employee engagement, strengthens our relationships, and better serves our community through service excellence.
This position works in the Business Operations Division in the Lands & Facilities department. This is administrative and technical work involving project liaison and coordination work for a variety of process improvement projects; the preparation of various reports, project specifications, schedules, and budgets and assisting in the management of process improvement projects. Overall project priorities are established by a supervisor and within those parameters an incumbent exercises considerable independence of judgement and action. Further duties include attending all project committee meetings; preparing and maintaining a variety of materials such as records, status reports and correspondence; investigating discrepancies and recommending other actions; reviews and advises on proposed changes; monitors and assesses project progress including cost, schedule, risk, and resourcing. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include graduation from an Institute of Technology with a Diploma in Building Technology, including or supplemented by courses in project management plus sound related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Thorough knowledge of methods and practices as related to the work performed such as process improvement and change management. The ability to coordinate the design process and scheduling of projects; to review, analyze, assess and interpret related plans, specifications and other material; to deal effectively and tactfully and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts; and to prepare and maintain related reports, records, and correspondence. A valid Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.
Please apply online by April 17, 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.