Labourer II - Forestry

Are you ready to make a difference in our vibrant city? At City Operations, we are dedicated to helping you achieve both your professional and personal goals. We foster an inclusive environment that values every contribution, celebrates diverse perspectives, supports growth, and offers continuous opportunities for development.

Step into the role of Labourer II in Forestry and help us beautify Edmonton’s green spaces. You'll have the chance to brighten the lives of our community and make a meaningful impact every single day.

What will you do?

• 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 fencing 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 Equipment Operator II's in chipping brush, stump grinding, forklift operation, delivery and hauling of various materials
• Other related duties as required
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• 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 Emergency First Aid
• Completion of WHIMS and Chainsaw Training
• Completion of Ground Disturbance Level 2 training
• Possession of Air Brake (Q) endorsement on current license
  
  
  

Skills required for success:

• 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
• 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
• 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 )
• Alignment with the goals of the the Environmental Management System Enviso
• Applicants may be tested
  
  
  

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
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
  
  
  

Work Environment:

• Must be physically capable of performing medium to heavy manual labour in various weather and environmental conditions, including at heights and in poor lighting
• 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 [email protected] . 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: $24.268 - $32.319 (Hourly)

Salary ranges are in the process of being updated in accordance with the recently ratified collective agreement between the City and CUPE and will be forthcoming shortly.

Talent Acquisition Consultant: AW/JR

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