Located in the heart of the lower mainland, Coquitlam is a rapidly growing city with a vibrant and dynamic community, making it a great place to live, work and play. 

The City of Coquitlam offers a broad range of employment opportunities.  We strive to promote diversity and equal opportunities in the workplace and at present we have approximately 900 people employed across the various departments of the City. 

If you're a team-orientated individual and possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, the City can be a great place of employment for you.  Some benefits of working for the City include: 

• A great work environment with excellent recreational facilities conveniently located nearby
• Competitive compensation and benefits with a focus on maintaining a healthy work life balance
• Opportunity to work within a community dedicated to providing quality service to residents
•  A great variety of occupations within one organization
• The opportunity for advancement and professional development
• An opportunity to work with leading-edge technology and the latest business application tools
• The opportunity to work with great people in a supportive and fun environment

Seasonal and Auxiliary Employment

Auxiliary employment provides coverage for staff taking leaves, special project work or dealing with increases in work volume.  This type of employment is casual, non-permanent employment working up to a maximum of  four days per week. 

Auxiliary positions are posted on our website when we post or advertise them in external sources such as the local newspaper and the City Job Line.  The application and recruitment process for auxiliary positions is the same as regular employment postings.