Teachers are responsible for fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that allows all students to flourish and meet their potential. As a teacher in this district, we offer a variety of teaching opportunities.
Most teachers begin in Burnaby as a teacher-on-call. When a contract position becomes available, it is posted as an internal job bulletin and applications are accepted from those currently on staff.
To teach in Burnaby applicants must provide the following information:
- Cover letter and Resume
- Three (3) successful references
- Teaching Regulation Branch (TRB) certificate
- Transcripts and final practicum report
- Statement of your philosophy
- Necessary qualifications noted in the qualifications document
What the District offers:
We offer a competitive salary structure designed to attract and retain top talent. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Eligible for extended health, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability to ensure the well-being of you and your family.
- Eligible for sick days (up to 20 days per year)
- Employee wellness program and mental health resources
- Access to a teacher pension plan, providing long-term financial security and peace of mind for your retirement years.
- Professional development opportunities that foster career growth and advancement
- Temporary contract and continuing contract teachers participate in an annual Professional Growth Program (unique to Burnaby) that allows teachers to be self-determining and reflective about their growth and learning as teaching professionals. This program is built on the belief that teachers will strive to be the best educator they can be
- We provide new teachers the opportunity to participate in our mentorship program. In this program, new teachers are paired with teacher mentors
During the school year, the program provides the following:
- Six professional learning sessions throughout the year
- A support network for mentees and mentors to connect and collaborate
- Access to one day of release for mentors and mentees to engage collaborative learning such as co-planning, co-teaching, and observing each other’s practice
- Ongoing support sessions scheduled at the convenience of mentors and mentees
- Career advancement opportunities such as program consultants, staff development teachers, resource teachers, head teacher (elementary) and department head (secondary)
Moving to B.C.
If you are moving to B.C. from another province or from outside of Canada, please apply for a BC teaching certificate six months to one year before you arrive to ensure you possess or are eligible for a BC teaching certificate prior to application.
The Burnaby School District values the professional experience you've gained outside of B.C. However, to work in any school district in B.C., you will first need to obtain your B.C. Teaching Certification and Teacher Qualification Service (TQS).
The B.C. Teaching Certification is acquired through the Teacher Regulation Branch. For more information on the process and the steps required to apply, please visit Teacher Regulation Branch of BC.
Teacher Qualification Service (TQS)
If you are planning to work in the B.C. public school system, you also need to apply to the Teacher Qualification Service (TQS) for a category that helps determine your salary level. A copy of your teaching certificate will automatically be sent to the TQS. For more information, please visit Teacher Qualification Service (TQS)
Any questions during the application and recruitment process can be directed to Human Resources at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
To apply to the Burnaby School District, please visit Make a Future- Burnaby