How to Apply
Learn how to apply for jobs with the City of Burlington, including creating an account, submitting a resume and cover letter, and receiving job alerts.
External applicants
If you are interested in applying for a job with the City, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes.
To apply for a job at the City or receive customized job alerts, visit current job opportunities and select the "Sign In" button in the top right of the screen. Create an account by entering an email and password.
Please note: If you are having trouble signing up using an iOS or Safari desktop, please try using another browser.
Apply for a position by answering the required questions and uploading your resume, cover letter and any relevant supporting materials. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. We thank all those who apply for positions. We will only contact applicants who are invited for an interview.
Existing City employees
To be considered as an internal applicant, current employees must apply for positions through the Jobs Hub application on your City Workday account.
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 email Human Resources 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 905-335-7602 or email Human Resources.