Labourer II - Forestry, Pruning Team

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of Edmonton as a Labourer II in Forestry, where you will assist in maintaining tree health and contribute to community beautification. Responsibilities include tree pruning, equipment operation, and ensuring public safety during operations. We're looking for someone with a passion for the outdoors and a commitment to safety and community service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in maintaining trees, including tree pruning and maintenance.
• Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of specific work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Arborists with tree pruning and removals.
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on equipment, which may include chainsaws.
• Provide traffic control and direction, including greeting the public.

Skills

Ability to use hand and power tools

Ability to maintain simple records

Ability to understand verbal and written communication

Education

Completion of Grade 10

Job description

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 Forestry!

As a Labourer II with the Pruning Team, you will brighten the lives of Edmontonians and will make a difference every day. Your duties are briefly summarised below:

• Assist Arborists to develop and maintain normal tree health and structure
• Assist Arborists with tree pruning and removals
• Assist Equipment Operators II's in chipping brush, stump grinding, forklift operation, delivery, and hauling of various materials
• Perform ground-worker operations
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on equipment, which may include the use of chainsaws and various pruning tools
• 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,s and competency training
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10
• Minimum 1 year of experience in maintaining trees, including tree pruning and maintenance
• Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of specific work assignments, including experience operating 2 ton-aerial unit
• Knowledge of safety precautions and hazards involved in the assigned work

Assets:

• Possession of Emergency First Aid and Fall Arrest Certification is an asset
• Completion of WHIMS and Chainsaw Training is an asset
• Completion of Ground Disturbance Level 2 training is an asset

Skills required for success:

• 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, handwritten as well as through Davey TreeKeeper
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• 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, is a requirement of this position
• 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
• Applicants may be tested

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 [e-mail]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week.
Salary Range: $24.935 - $33.208 (Hourly)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AM/VH

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

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Classification Title: Labourer II
Posting Date: Jul 10, 2025
Closing Date: July 24, 2025 11:59pm (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Westwood Central Service Yard, 12304 - 107 St Edmonton T5G 2S7