Labourer I / Relief Labourer, Parks & Roads Services

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.

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.

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
Sports field turf care and maintenance, including mowing 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 building 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
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
Qualifications:
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
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d+5)
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 2026 season

Note: Individuals unable to work the entire 2025 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 2025 to September 2025.

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.

Up to 250 temporary full-time positions for up to + months

Salary:

Relief Labourer: $21.32+ (starting rate) - $23.+1+ Hourly
Labourer I: $22.0720 (starting rate) - $30.606 Hourly
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AW/JR

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Classification Title: (Relief) Labourer I
Posting Date: Apr 24, 2025
Closing Date: May 4, 2025 11:5+:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 250 - Temporary Full-time
Union : CUPE Local 30
Department: Parks and Roads Services
Work Location(s): Various Districts Edmonton (City Wide)