The City of Vancouver is hiring across its departments with solid benefits

The City of Vancouver has tons of recently posted jobs up for grabs, so if you’re on the active job hunt, it’s worth looking into what’s available and hitting apply. Many roles were posted within the past few days, which means now is the optimal time to polish up your resume and put yourself out there.

In terms of pay and benefits, all staff jobs come with a competitive base pay, flexible work arrangements, and extended health and dental coverage. According to the City, employees also enjoy earned wellness days, a Municipal Pension Plan, and specialized career development opportunities, depending on the role.

So with that in mind, let’s dive into what’s currently listed on the City of Vancouver hiring page.

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation department page says that employees connect residents to green spaces across the city, with jobs at parks, golf courses, community centres, playing fields, destination beaches, and gardens.

Open roles here include the following:

• Community Arts Programmer 
• Landscape Architect I
• Ice Skating Instructor
• Children’s Activity Leader
• Computer Programmer / Analyst (GIS Programmer)
• Computer Programmer / Analyst (GIS Analyst)
• Utility Maintenance Worker II (Ice Rinks)
• Building Worker
• Utility Maintenance Worker I (Pools)

Engineering Services

The City’s Engineering Services division is responsible for “infrastructure essential to the quality of life for residents and businesses,” which includes everything from sewage and drainage to public spaces, transportation, and water distribution.

• Engineering Technician I
• Mechanical Design Engineer (Fleet Engineering and Asset Management)
• Project Engineer (Fleet Engineering and Asset Management)
• Building Code Engineer

Right now, the department is hiring a Superintendent I – Compliance & Training, with more open roles on the way.

VFRS Firefighter

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS) is accepting applications for aspiring firefighters until all available positions are filled.

Other departments hiring

Finally, there are a handful of jobs in Corporate Services, Community and Social Development, Operations and Trades, and more:

• Accounting Clerk II
• Computer Programmer III
• Manager Portfolio Operations
• Building Code Specialist
• Assistant Security Coordinator
• Civil Engineer II (Structural Engineer – Facilities)
• Manager Administrative Services – Fire
• Maintenance Technician I
• Security Supervisor

Best of luck, job seekers!

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