Competition No: 2026-SEA1
Duration: Auxiliary
Salary: $31.58 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits
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Special Notes:
Last Updated: 6/1/26
Are you passionate about bringing unique events and festivals to life? Do you have the know‑how to bring all the pieces together to create something memorable? If so, our auxiliary Special Events Assistant position might be the perfect fit. You’re a highly organized individual with excellent time‑management skills. You know where things need to be, how tasks need to be completed, and who should be involved. You’re also a strong communicator who can confidently engage with a wide range of internal and external partners and lead a team of junior staff. In this role, you’ll support the City’s Special Events Team in developing, planning, and coordinating a variety of special events and festivals. You’ll contribute to site design, liaise with vendors and performers, determine layout and setup needs, source event participants and supplies, and prepare reports and administrative documents. You may also perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 and related work experience supporting events and/or festivals. A background in Cultural and Arts fields—particularly event planning, stage management, or project management—along with strong clerical experience, will be considered assets. Your application should clearly outline your experience leading staff or volunteers, booking and coordinating artists or performers, and providing on‑site event support. Strong writing skills, including the ability to produce professional emails and daily event reports, are recommended for this position. You should also highlight your experience working with community organizations and sourcing resources for events and festivals. A valid British Columbia Driver’s License is required, while Occupational First Aid Level 1 is considered an asset.
We are currently hiring three Special Events Assistants on an as‑needed basis throughout the year. Availability on weekends during July and August, as well as on statutory holidays, is required for these positions. Please note that a Police Information Check is required.
Pay Rate: $31.58 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits
Location: Deer Lake 2
Hours of work: This is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts are based on operational requirements and do not provide guaranteed hours of work, which may include on-call shifts. Typical shifts in the office are weekdays between 8:00am and 6:00pm (maximum 8 hours) while typical event shifts include evenings and weekends and may start as early as 6:00am and end as late as 1:00am.
Please apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers by Monday, June 8, 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.
