Labourer II, Cemetery Operations

Job Number: 53440

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 you will 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
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

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 [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits .

1 permanent, full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Sunday to Saturday which includes a monthly weekend (Saturday/Sunday) rotation.

This position is subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work schedule. The primary schedule is Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30pm. Evening and weekend work will be required to support operational needs.

Salary: $24.935 - $33.208 Hourly

Talent Acquisition Consultant: DM/MM

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: Oct 1, 2025 Closing Date: Oct 13, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT) Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time Union : CUPE Local 30 Department: Community Recreation and Culture Work Location(s): Beechmount Cemetery, 12420 104 St Edmonton T5G 2M1