Labourer II Forestry

• Completion of Grade 10
• Minimum 1 year experience in the tree industry. Experience can include tree planting stump grinding and tree pruning or other arboriculture related tasks

Assets:

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

Skills required for success:

• 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
• 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
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
• Alignment with the goals of the Environmental Management System Enviso
• Applicants may be tested

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Drivers permit is a requirement of this position
• Must be physically capable of performing medium to heavy manual labour in various weather and environmental conditions including at heights and in poor lighting
• Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator. Compliance with the City of Edmontons Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment including medical monitoring is a requirement of this position

Work Environment:

• This position will work Monday through Friday
• Day shift

Successful candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2027 season

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 . Learn more about our benefits to 5 temporary full-time positions for up to 11 months

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $25.935 - $34.208 (Hourly)

Recruitment Consultant: AW/JR

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At the City of Edmonton - City Operations we strive to help our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyones contributions appreciates diversity of thought fosters growth and provides continuous opportunities for development.

Enjoy the fresh air and contribute to the Way We Green as a Labourer II in Urban Forestry! As a Labourer II with the Pruning or the Planting team you will brighten the lives of Edmontonians and will make a difference every day.

What will you do

Tree Care Team:

• Assist Equipment Operator IIs in chipping brush stump grinding delivery and hauling of various materials
• 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 wrap 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 Arborist with tree pruning and removals
• Perform ground worker operations
• Other related duties as required

Planting and Establishment Team:

• Plant trees manually and mechanically digging and transplanting trees including shovelling soil digging holes adding mulch and pounding metal stakes into ground and installing and removing wire around trees.
• Drive vehicles city wide including 2 ton dump trucks
• General labour including pulling out and carrying metal stakes hand weeding around trees cutting wire wrap 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
• Adding or removing rodent protection from hand pruners open space and boulevard trees
• Removing basal sprouts (suckers) from trees using hand pruners or other hand tools