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Why work at the City?
We are an award-winning City, filled with award-winning staff. In fact, we put the "G" in the GTA! The grass is greener at the City of Burlington; with approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our employees.
We don't just attract the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent through:
- Flexible working hours
- Mobile working arrangements
- A great pension and benefits package
- Programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Turn "someday" into "today!" Apply now!
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COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Policy
Our COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Policy supports the City's number-one goal throughout the pandemic — to keep all Burlington staff and residents safe, while working to stop the spread of COVID-19. View our updated COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Policy.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for a job at the City, you must create and complete your online profile by providing any necessary information in the 'Personal Information', 'Education' and 'Training', 'Employment History' and 'Skills' tabs. Then read and sign the statement in the 'Complete' tab.
After your profile is created, apply for a position by uploading your resume, cover letter and any relevant supporting materials. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. We thank all those who apply for positions, but we will only contact applicants who are invited for an interview.
Interviews
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to prioritize the health and well-being of our community and staff. Our goal is to keep the public and staff safe and help minimize the spread of the virus.
We are currently suspending in-person recruitment activities, including interviews, except for postings related to essential services. We will advise you of alternate arrangements for interviews if selected. We anticipate this will extend our recruitment timelines and we thank you for your patience.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities
Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), we accommodate the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please contact us by phone at 905-335-7602 or by email at hr@burlington.ca if you need accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Privacy of information - We collect personal information through the job application process under the authority of the Municipal Act. The use of this information is limited to determining qualifications for employment and candidate selection. You can contact us with questions about the collection, use, disclosure and retention of this information by phone at 905-335-7777 or careers@burlington.ca.