Labourer II - Forestry

At the City of Edmonton - City Operations, we strive to help our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone’s contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth and provides continuous opportunities for development.

Enjoy the fresh air and contribute to the "Way We Green" as a Labourer II in Urban Forestry! As a Labourer II with the Pruning and/or the Planting team, you will brighten the lives of Edmontonians and will make a difference every day.

What will you do?

• Assist Equipment Operator II's in chipping brush, stump grinding, delivery and hauling of various materials
• Plant trees manually and mechanically, digging and transplanting trees, including shovelling soil, digging holes, pounding metal stakes into ground and installing and removing wire around trees.
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on equipment, which may include the use of chainsaws and various pruning tools
• Drive vehicles city wide, including 2 ton dump trucks
• General labour, including pulling out and carrying metal stakes, hand weeding around trees, cutting wire wrap around trees
• Provide traffic control and direction including greeting the public and providing prompt and courteous service
• Conduct job duties in a safe manner in compliance with City and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Legislation regulations, codes, policies and competency training
• Assist Arborists to develop and maintain normal tree health and structure
• Assist Arborist with tree pruning and removals
• Perform ground worker operations
• Other related duties as required

• Completion of Grade 10
• Minimum 1 year experience in the tree industry. Experience can include tree planting, stump grinding and tree pruning

Assets:

• Possession of Air Brake (Q) endorsement on current drivers’ licence
• Possession of Emergency First Aid
• Completion of WHIMS and Chainsaw Training
• Completion of Ground Disturbance Level 2 training
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to understand verbal and written communication, including interpreting work assignments and successfully interacting with the public and co-workers
• Ability to maintain simple records, including completing task cards and work records, hand written as well as through Davey TreeKeeper
• Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of specific work assignments
• Knowledge of safety precautions and hazards involved in the assigned work
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Alignment with the goals of the Environmental Management System Enviso
• Applicants may be tested

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Must be physically capable of performing medium to heavy manual labour in various weather and environmental conditions, including at heights and in poor lighting
• Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator. Compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position

Work Environment:

• This position will work Monday through Friday
• Day shift

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Successful candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2026 season

Up to 12 temporary full-time positions for up to 11 months

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $23.504 - $31.302 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: AW/JR

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation

Classification Title: Labourer II
Posting Date: Apr 10, 2025
Closing Date: April 24, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 12 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)