Seasonal Labourer II - Cemeteries

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

Job summary

The City of Edmonton is seeking a Labourer II for the maintenance and beautification of municipal cemeteries. This role involves interacting with the public, operating equipment, and performing various manual tasks. Candidates should have a Grade 10 education, relevant experience, and excellent customer service skills. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and may lead to further opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 year of labor experience in maintenance, landscaping, or groundskeeping.
• Knowledge of cemetery interment procedures.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and beautify municipal cemeteries.
• Interact with the public in sensitive situations.
• Operate and maintain equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Manual labor

Teamwork

Education

Grade 10 completion

High School Diploma (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

As a Labourer II, you will ensure proper maintenance and beautification of municipal cemeteries and traditional burial grounds while providing exceptional customer service to patrons and guests.

Your ability to work with minimal supervision in a changing, sensitive environment will contribute to the success of City service delivery and operational goals.

What will you do?

• Interact with the public in a professional manner, especially in sensitive situations
• Accommodate various cultural group traditions including pall bearing for casket services
• Operate and complete minor maintenance on equipment
• Operate hand tools such as planners, power saw/drills and bull float
• Dig and locate graves, make frames, mix concrete and install stones
• Read surveyed grades and design blueprints, ensuring accurate locating of construction points
• Perform interments and disinterments which include the removing, handling and transporting of human remains
• Construct forms, mix concrete, install grave markers and fine finish edges around grave markers
• Locate grave locations without clear reference points in surveyed and unsurveyed cemeteries
• Assist the Turf and Horticulture Team with maintenance and beautification of cemetery properties
• Perform related work as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10, High School Diploma is preferred
  
• 1 year labour experience including maintenance, landscaping, concrete work, or groundskeeping duties, in cemeteries, parks or a similar work environment

Assets:

• Previous customer service experience in a field operations setting
  
• Knowledge of cemetery interment procedures and of various cultural/religious beliefs and traditions
  
• Heavy Equipment Certificates/working knowledge (Skid Steer, Backhoe, etc)
  
• Current Intermediate First Aid, CPR, and AED Certificates

Skills required for success:

• Demonstrated ability to interact with the public in a professional manner, especially in sensitive situations
• Ability to safely operate equipment and vehicles within confined spaces
  
• Physically able to perform the assigned tasks and duties of the position, including manual labour and the use of simple hand/or power tools and light motor vehicles for long periods of time in various weather and environmental conditions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, organization, time management and prioritization skills required
  
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
  
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95)

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver’s permit is a requirement of this position

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.

Successful candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2026 season

Up to 1 temporary full-time positions for up to 6 months with a possibility of extension for up to 11 months

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday
Primary schedule is 8:30 - 4:30. Evening and weekend work may be required to support operational needs.

Salary: $23.504 - 31.302 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: NC/JR

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

Classification Title: Labourer II
Posting Date: May 20, 2025
Closing Date: May 27, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: Community Services
Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)