Civic jobs pay very well, and right now is a great time to look if you’re seeking employment, as most cities in Metro Vancouver are hiring for lucrative roles.
The great thing about some positions that need to be filled is that they don’t require much experience or education other than high school graduation. Some do require post-secondary courses as supplementary background.
These are some of the highest-paying civic jobs in Metro Vancouver.
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New Westminster
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The City of New Westminster is hiring for several positions. New West is seeking a committee clerk who can earn up to $37.45 an hour and receive a comprehensive benefits package. It’s an administrative role in the legislative services department, and the position only requires Grade 12 completion, supplemented by related experience, which could include post-secondary courses in local government, business, or legal admin.
Another job posting for the director of community services pays even more, and the successful applicant would earn up to a whopping $222,141 per year. This position requires a bit more education, ideally a graduate degree in public administration, community development, or a related discipline. Some experience in administrative leadership is also beneficial.
If you have experience as a tow truck driver, New West is hiring for a position that pays up to $35.91 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits.
New West also has a general application for folks who want to submit resumes for future consideration.
Burnaby
BC Parkway and SkyTrain Expo Line in the Metrotown area. (City of Burnaby)
The City of Burnaby has nearly three times the number of opportunities available than New West, and even more don’t require any post-secondary education.
If you have certification as a lifeguard, Burnaby is hiring aquatic leaders for roles that pay up to $6,536 per month. Some supervisory experience is also required. If you consider yourself an ace typist, Burnaby is also looking for a clerk typist. The role pays up to $5,270 per month. Applicants need to have courses in typewriting and word processing and some knowledge of how to use software like Microsoft Word.
Those who have some knowledge of the City of Burnaby are also looking for a customer service rep, and the gig pays up to $5,719 per month.
Richmond
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Steveston, Iona Beach, and LuLu Island Winery are just some of Richmond’s attractions, and the island city is also hiring for several jobs. However, many available roles require certification or education past Grade 21.
For example, Richmond is seeking an arena service worker who can earn up to $35.50 per hour. This position mainly involves ice and rink duties. It requires Grade 12, plus one year of experience in an arena supplemented with courses in ice-making and refrigeration or equivalent training and experience.
Richmond is also hiring a counter clerk for its RCMP detachment. The position pays up to $36.85 per hour and only requires Grade 12, plus a year of related experience, preferably in the police department.
Surrey
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Surrey is offering some fun civic jobs that pay well, like the skating instructor position. Applicants must be proficient in skating and have emergency first aid and CPR certification or be willing to obtain it. The position pays $27.62 per hour.
Surrey is hiring plumbers ($43.30 per hour) and first aid instructors ($28.89 per hour). For more information about the jobs being offered, click here.
Vancouver
Vancouver City Hall. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
Vancouver is hiring for many positions in various departments. If you’re interested in a community position, Vancouver is hiring a residence attendant, which pays up to $32.92 an hour. Requirements include Grade 11 education and experience in non-profit housing, specifically with experience dealing with people who are experiencing mental health and substance issues. Applicants also need WorkSafeBC Level 1 first aid.
The City of Vancouver also has an open office support clerk position, which pays up to $34.30 an hour. Applicants require Grade 12 with some courses in commercial and administration subjects.
If you have any cash-handling or kitchen experience, Vancouver is hiring a cashier and kitchen attendant at its Gathering Place Community Centre. The position pays up to $30.41 per hour.
That’s just a taste of some of the roles offered by cities around Metro Vancouver.