The 41st and current officeholder is Ken Sim, who has held office since November 7, 2022.
Two former mayors, Mike Harcourt and Gordon Campbell, went on to become premier of British Columbia.
George Clark Miller, Sam Sullivan, and James Garden became members of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLAs) after being mayor.
Gregor Robertson, Charles Douglas, James Lyle Telford, Jonathan Webster Cornett and Charles Edward Tisdall were British Columbia MLAs prior to becoming mayor.
Kennedy Stewart was the New Democratic Party MP for Burnaby South before being elected.