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 Seasonal Labourer IIs to assist with cemetery maintenance and beautification. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and have experience in manual labor, landscaping, or groundskeeping, and must be able to handle sensitive situations professionally.

Qualifications

• 1 year labour experience in maintenance, landscaping, or groundskeeping preferred.
• High School Diploma is preferred.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper maintenance and beautification of cemeteries.
• Interact with the public, especially in sensitive situations.
• Dig graves and assist with interments and disinterments.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Manual Labour

Education

Completion of Grade 10

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Heavy Equipment

Job description

Seasonal Labourer II - Cemeteries - Revised #2

Seasonal Labourer II - Cemeteries - Revised #2

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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 3 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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