Labourer II - Center City Crew / Active Pathways

Are you a hands-on worker who takes pride in impactful work year-round? The City of Edmonton’s Parks and Roads Services team is looking for a versatile team member to step into a dual-seasonal role. In this position, you will work as part of the Center City team during the summer season and keep our active pathways and infrastructure clear throughout the winter. Join us in delivering high-quality work that directly impacts the daily lives of Edmontonians!

In the summer months, as part of the Horticulture team you will be involved in delivering and maintaining planters, small scale renovations such as shrub replacement and shrub bed improvements as well as watering annual flowers and new plantings. In the winter months, your skills will shift to support critical snow and ice management tasks. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in an active outdoor environment and take safety seriously. If you enjoy teamwork, dynamic physical work, and making a visible difference in our city, we encourage you to apply!

What will you do?

• Work as a team to coordinate on site requirements
• Perform snow and ice removal using both hand tools and equipment such as, but not limited to, Toolcats, MTs, and John Deere 1500 series tractors
• Spread mulch on sites using both manual tools and equipment
• Perform equipment servicing and maintenance of equipment
• Operate a chainsaw to rejuvenate prune shrubs, participate in pruning activities
• Plant annuals, weed annual beds manually and with hand tools
• Maintain Shrub beds with reciprocator
• Drive trucks and pull trailers
• Complete simple work records such as Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspections, daily logs and FLHAs
• Perform other related duties including redeployment to encampments, sanitation, horticulture or other areas as required

Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade
• One (1) years of Horticulture and/or Snow and Ice experience

Asset

• Experience operating equipment and Internal certification on Toolcat, chainsaw and chipper operation

Skills required for success

• Equipment operation skills and equipment maintenance knowledge for various types of vehicles and machinery
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Exemplary customer service skills when interacting with the public
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• 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, is a requirement of this position
• Standard First Aid Certification
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel toed boots, is a requirement for this position
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment

• This role requires completion of repetitive and strenuous tasks such as standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, lifting items up to 100 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, and using feet/hand control, requiring physical stamina and resilience
• The role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and terrains
• Exposure to environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, dust, poor air quality and noise
• Potential exposure to occupational hazards such as biohazards (bodily fluids, needles), chemicals, and aggressive domestic or wild animals
• This role requires 24/7 availability as winter shifts cover weekdays, weekends, and both night and day shifts

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 1 Permanent Full-Time position

Hours of Work: Various shifts, 40 hours per week. Overtime work may be required during peak operational periods

Salary Range: $25.935 - $34.208 (Hourly); $54,152.280 - $71,426.300 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: PO/SO

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

Classification Title: Labourer II
Posting Date: Aug 07, 2026
Closing Date: Aug 14, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)