Labourer I

Have you ever looked at one of our beautiful parks or at a busy road and wondered how it's cared for? 

Join our Parks and Roads team We're the ones who make our city look great and take pride in our work.

In alignment with Art of Inclusion\: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework, The City of Edmonton is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves. We recognize that women and gender diverse people have been and continue to be underrepresented in certain roles. That is why we created these Women and Gender Diverse Labourer I opportunities. 

As a Labourer in Parks and Road Services, you will do different labour construction and landscaping jobs. You'll work with different-sized crews and help make our city better. Each day brings new tasks in different places, and you'll work various shifts in a variety of weather conditions. 

Before you apply, click HERE to learn more about our specific teams and find the examples of Labourer I positions being recruited for as part of this posting

What's in store for you? Well, that depends on your assigned area, but in this role, get ready to:

• Perform light to medium shovel work, including digging holes
• Care for shrubs and flower beds (watering, planting, weeding, mulching, pruning, cutting and clearings)
• Load and unload materials
• Turf care, including mowing, and rimming
• Sports Field maintenance (topsoil,seeding, aerating, fertilizing, overseeding) and line marking
• Grind, patch, pour, spread and level concrete 
• Operate and perform minor maintenance of equipment 
• Operate light delivery vehicles to transport materials, supplies and pull trailers 
• Assist tradespeople in general maintenance and construction 
• Maintain roadways including paving, crack sealing and manhole and pothole repairs 
• Sweep sidewalks and collect garbage in parks, playgrounds, streets and natural areas 
• Service and monitor amenities in parks, such as fire pits, washrooms and pavilions 
• Assist with urban forestry, including tree maintenance, tree planting, stump grinding and nursery operations
• Apply fertilizer and/or pesticides
• Targeted sanitation services 
• Assist in the maintenance and inspection of wooden sidewalks, steps, fences, guardrails, playspaces, chain link fences, retaining walls, bridge structures and foundations 
• Clean vacant encampments across Edmonton, remove chemical and bio-hazardous waste, needles, and large volumes of debris and refuse from encampments
• Other duties, as assigned 

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• Grade 10 or equivalent

Assets:

• Valid First Aid Certification  
• Previous general labour experience 
• Experience using hand or power tools
• WHMIS Certification, including experience using MSDS sheets 

Skills Required for Success:

• Communication skills including understanding and following oral and written instructions 
• Manual dexterity and strength to complete repetitive tasks such as labour, using power tools and lifting heavy objects
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time in various weather and environmental conditions 
• Ability to work independently and with a team 
• A commitment to service excellence 
• Commitment to a culture of inclusion and understanding with alignment to our Art of Inclusion\: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework 
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments

• Alignment to our Leadership Competencies

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current 5 year driver's abstract
• A minimum of 1 year driving experience holding at least a Class 5 drivers' license in any province/country (including GDLs or equivalents)
• Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring. 
• Hours of Work\: 40 hours per week, Sunday-Saturday, 24/7 coverage. Applicants may be required to work\: shift work, with short notice, holidays, after hours and early mornings, as required to fulfill operational requirements.

Successful candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2027 season

Note\: Individuals unable to work the entire 2026 season may be considered for the Relief Labourer position at a lower hourly rate of pay. Relief Labourers may work up to a maximum of 18 weeks from mid April 2026 to September 2026.

Up to 500 temporary full-time positions for up to 9 months 

IMPORTANT\: This position is expected to start in May or June 2026. 

Salary\: 

• Relief Labourer\: $ starting rate) - $26.375Hourly 
• Labourer I: $ starting rate) - $33.470 Hourly 

Recruitment Consultant: AW/JR

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