Labourer ll - Urban Forestry Special Operations and Wood Reclamation

Edmonton’s urban forest is one of the city's most cherished assets, spanning river valley trails, historic boulevards, and neighbourhood parks. Join the Parks and Urban Forestry team to play an active, hands-on role in caring for our canopy and leading sustainable timber reclamation initiatives across Edmonton!

Edmonton is widely recognized for having one of North America's largest and most vibrant municipal tree canopies, and this role lets you play a direct part in sustaining it. As a Labourer II in Urban Forestry Special Operations and Wood Reclamation, you will provide vital field support for managing municipal trees reaching the end of their lifecycle. Your daily work bridges arboriculture and environmental sustainability through log hauling, stump grinding, timber sorting, and sawmill operations. During winter months, your responsibilities extend to essential yard and facility maintenance, ensuring the operational yard and building walkways are clear of snow and ice.  Working alongside certified crew leaders and equipment operators, you will champion a safety-first mindset while utilizing specialized machinery and forestry tools. If you thrive in the great outdoors and take pride in giving municipal wood resources a new purpose, we encourage you to bring your energy to our team.

What will you do?

• Assist equipment operators with field operations, including log removal, rigging, loading, securing, hauling, and wood disposal
• Support sawmill processing, timber sorting, and wood reclamation tasks to repurpose felled municipal trees sustainably
• Conduct site setup and assist the operators of stump grinding equipment to prepare locations for future urban planting
• Clean active work zones by clearing wood chips, sawdust, brush, and operational debris
• Safely drive and operate trucks, trailers, and specialized field equipment to transport tools and materials
• Perform routine site cleanup and basic upkeep on tools including, but not limited to, chainsaws, rakes,hand tools, and sawmill
• Execute winter yard operations, including snow clearing, snow blowing, hauling snow to designated disposal sites, and applying traction sand and eco-friendly ice melt
• Complete daily task cards, vehicle trip inspection reports, and Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs) accurately
• Provide professional customer service and courteous communication during direct interactions with the public

Qualifications

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

Assets

• Certification or training in Chainsaw operation
• Rigging experience and competency
• Stump grinding experience
• Ground Disturbance Level II

Skills required for success

• Practical equipment operation and minor maintenance skills for chainsaws, stump grinders, and hand/power tools
• Clear verbal and written communication skills to follow instructions, log daily reports, and collaborate effectively with crew members
• Physical stamina and ability to perform heavy manual labour in variable outdoor conditions
• Organizational ability to assist with seasonal facility preparations, tool staging, and yard inventory management
• Capability to perform winter yard maintenance, including snow clearing, snow blowing, operating snow hauling trucks, and applying traction sand and eco-friendly ice melt
• Ability to execute thorough site cleanup, waste sorting, and routine inspection and upkeep of assigned field tools and equipment
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions and prepare simple work records
• 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
• Shift is 6 am - 2 pm Monday to Friday
• Reporting location is 12304 107 St Westwood Central Yard

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 16, 2026
Closing Date: Oct 23, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Westwood Central Service Yard, 12304 - 107 St Edmonton T5G 2S7