Our Jobs
Within our city is a world of opportunity.
We are a variety of different departments, each an entity unto itself, serving the expansive needs of our ever-growing city. Find current opportunities here. New parks, the Surrey Sport and Leisure Centre and the $66-million-dollar Cloverdale project are a small sampling of so many exciting projects to come. Factor in the 1,000+ new residents making Surrey their home each month and an estimated 40% of City employees approaching retirement, and you have virtually unlimited growth potential. It’s an exciting time to join the City in our continuous evolution.
We do more than imagine a great future for our City, we actively work at building it.
Administrative Professionals
We rely on our highly organized, detail-oriented administrative professionals to provide a wide range of support across all departments. Administrative employees provide general office assistance such as data entry, word processing and computer expertise to teams they support. This role is crucial to the overall continuity of the department and also offers ongoing career advancement.
Business Professionals
Job opportunities in this category encompass the entire spectrum of the organization in the City’s Engineering, RCMP Support Services, Fire, Parks, Recreation and Culture, Finance and Information Technology, Human Resources, City Manager, Library and Planning & Development departments. Candidates bring strong technical, management and leadership skills to these key roles.
Finance and Information Technology (IT)
Our Finance department hires for a variety of roles, including accounting, purchasing and finance. Our IT department relies on candidates who can troubleshoot technical issues and bring the newest application upgrades, security, business processes and technology into the organization’s operations to help serve our citizens in the most efficient way possible.
Firefighters and Fire Management
Volunteer and Career Firefighters protect the lives and property of Surrey citizens. The fire management team specializes in fire investigation, prevention, public education and behind-the-scenes inspections.
Inspectors and Bylaw Officers
Inspectors and bylaw officers maintain municipal and provincial bylaws, regulations and legislation. These roles also conduct investigations and provide security and education to the community.
Labourers and Equipment Operators
Working in either Engineering or Park Operations, these positions beautify and develop the city by maintaining streets, utilities, parks, park facilities and roadways.
Natural Sciences
The City of Surrey has a variety of positions in Urban Forestry, Park Operations and Environmental Engineering that attract individuals who aspire to preserve the natural beauty of the city and its surroundings.
Planners
With Surrey being BC’s fastest growing community, there is a need for strong community planners at all levels within the organization, from entry-level planning technicians to management.
Recreation and Sport
Temporary and part-time work in the Community and Leisure Services department provides activities to all Surrey communities. Roles in this area include all levels of aquatic instructors, lifeguards, and recreation programmers and assistants.
Trades
Hands-on opportunities with the City of Surrey’s facilities team provide access to the latest equipment and technology that allows our numerous facilities in the community to function in a safe working environment.
Types of Employment
Regular: Full-time or part-time positions with entitlement to a benefits package.
Auxiliary: Employment on an on-call basis and can mean a fairly set work schedule. Hours vary, and there is no guarantee of hours.
Temporary : Shorter term, full-time positions of no more than six months in duration.
Join us as we create the city of tomorrow, today. Explore current opportunities.