Foreperson 2 - Waterworks

Competition No: 2026-123 Duration: Regular Full Time Salary: $XX– XX – 45.48 – 47.37 – 49.35/hourScheduleSpecial NotesLast Updated: 6/3/26This position works in the Water – Operations, Maintenance and Construction organizational unit. This is supervisory work involving the installation, maintenance and servicing of all municipal water systems in accordance with established standards and design specifications. A Foreperson 2 – Waterworks exercises a considerable degree of judgement, initiative and independent action subject to the general supervision of a Foreperson 3 - Waterworks who gives written and oral instructions and checks work during progress and upon completion. The incumbent assigns, schedules, inspects and may participate in the work of truck drivers, equipment operators and utility operators engaged in installing and servicing 2” to 30” water lines; connecting newly installed water lines to existing mains; installing meters and detector check valves; installing, relocating, raising and repairing fire hydrants; installing fire lines to commercial and industrial facilities; thawing frozen lines, as required. Checks systems installed by contractors for workmanship and conformance with design specifications; measures precisely and identifies the locations of all contractor installed systems. Determines need for material and equipment required to complete projects according to specifications, size and nature of the project. Investigates public complaints and initiates remedial action; maintains effective public relations with the community. Ensures the safety of work crews and the public by advising and enforcing observance of accident prevention methods and precautions. Responds to off-shift emergency calls when on stand-by status for seven days at six week intervals. Performs related work as required.Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 supplemented by related technical courses plus sound related experience in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used; hazards and safety precautions related to work. Ability to plan, assign, supervise and review the work of crews; to direct operations involving excavating and backfilling trench’s and joining and caulking pipelines; to direct the operation of heavy equipment including trucks, loaders, tamping machines, gradalls, backhoe diggers, cranes, pumps and compressors; to read blueprints, sketches, plans and diagrams and to prepare and maintain a variety of records related to the work. Skill in the use and care of a variety of tools and equipment used in the work. EOCP – Water Distribution Level II Certificate and a valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia are required.Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Shifts range Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM).Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘F’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Foreperson’s Division Collective Agreement; subject to the LOU dated January 15, 2021; and subject to the MOU dated April 28, 2021.Please apply online by June 12, 2026. Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at View phone number on ca.snapjobsearch.com if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at 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.