Labourer II - Urban Forestry Tree Care Team

Edmonton’s urban forest is one of our city’s greatest natural treasures, spanning thousands of hectares across the river valley, vibrant community parks, and tree-lined boulevards. As a Labourer II in Urban Forestry Tree Care, you will play an essential frontline role in preserving, maintaining, and protecting this magnificent canopy for everyone to enjoy. Working alongside skilled, ISA certified Arborists, Developmental Arborists and Equipment Operators, your daily efforts will directly enhance public safety and tree health through proactive maintenance, pruning, chipping, and storm response. Every shift brings dynamic, hands-on teamwork in Edmonton’s great outdoors, from caring for historic neighbourhood trees to maintaining open parklands. If you thrive in active outdoor work, take pride in operating equipment safely, and want to make a lasting, visible impact on our urban landscape, we invite you to grow your career with us.

What will you do?

• Assist ISA-certified Arborists and Developmental Arborists with tree pruning, maintenance, and tree removals across public spaces, parks, and boulevards using hand and motorized tools
• Safely operate brush chippers to process tree branches and debris resulting from tree care work
• Perform thorough site cleanup, including raking and loading debris, ensuring work zones are left immaculate and safe for the public
• Drive and operate trucks, utility trailers, and related tree care vehicles to transport equipment and materials to job sites
• Maintain and properly utilize hand and power tools, including chainsaws, pole saws, rakes, and shovels
• Participate in storm response operations to remove fallen or hazardous branches and restore safety to public spaces
• Complete daily task cards, vehicle inspection reports, and participate in Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs) prior to starting work
• Support safe site setups by placing traffic cones, managing ground rigging, and maintaining continuous situational awareness around work zones

Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience, preferably in arboriculture or landscape construction

Assets

• Certification or training in Chainsaw operation
• Fall Protection
• First Aid
• Chipper training and competency
• Experience in Tree Care Operations
• Q Endorsement (Airbrakes)

Skills required for success

• Previous experience pruning, structural maintenance, and removal of trees across parks, boulevards, and public spaces
• Practical expertise in removing deadwood, diseased limbs, and risk-prone branches utilizing manual implements, pole equipment, and powered machinery
• Prior experience safely operating brush chippers, chainsaws, and grounds maintenance equipment
• Desire and inclination to become a Developmental Arborist and ISA-certified Arborist
• Experience driving in urban traffic environments
• Use and maintenance of hand tools including shovels, rakes and chainsaws
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety, hazard identification, and working safely near moving machinery and overhead hazards
• Strong physical stamina and the ability to perform rigorous, repetitive manual labour in all outdoor conditions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate productively with crew members, supervisors, and community partners
• Ability to understand and follow operational standard operating procedures, verbal instructions, and written safety guidelines
• A professional and courteous manner when interacting with members of the public visiting city parks and boulevards
• Strong commitment to strictly adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) standards, and environmental programs like Enviso
• Demonstrated ability to conduct daily Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRA) to site-level hazard controls
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) 
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Alignment with the goals of the Environmental Management System Enviso

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
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton’s safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing reflective vests, steel-toe boots, gloves, glasses, sunscreen and coveralls
• Possession of current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certifications
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment

• The role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and terrains
• The work occurs primarily in an outdoor setting
• Exposure to environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, dust, saw dust, poor air quality, noise, light variation, vibrations, chemicals, biohazards (bodily fluids, needles), animals, and exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards may occur
• Dynamic field locations working in close proximity to active heavy machinery, pedestrian pathways, and urban roadways
• 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
• 7 am - 3 pm Monday to Friday
• Ellerslie Fleet Services, 2415 101 Street SW Edmonton

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 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months in accordance with Article 18.02.03 of the Collective Agreement

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $25.935 - $34.208 (Hourly); $54,152.28 - $71,426.30 (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: Oct 20, 2026
Closing Date: Nov 03, 2026 11:59:00 PM (ABT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Fleet Services, Ellerslie Facility, 2415 - 101 Street SW Edmonton T6X 1A1