Labourer Ii - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job Number:

48206

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 everyone's 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 Forestry with the Forestry tree lighting program

As a Labourer II with the Forestry Tree Lighting Program, you will brighten the lives of Edmontonians and will make a difference every day.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

Operate a 2ton aerial unit to install, replace and adjust decorative tree lights on City trees
Provide traffic control and direction including greeting the public and providing prompt and courteous service
Perform minor tree pruning as needed
Perform other related duties as required
Conduct all job duties in a safe manner and in compliance with City and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Legislation regulations, codes, policies and competency training
Operate and perform minor maintenance on equipment, which may include the use of chainsaws and various pruning tools
Conduct job duties in a safe manner in compliance with City and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Legislation regulations, codes, policies and competency training
Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 10
Minimum 1 year experience in maintaining trees, including tree pruning and maintenance
Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of specific work assignments, including experience operating 2 tonaerial unit
Knowledge of safety precautions and hazards involved in the assigned work
Possession of Emergency First Aid and Fall Arrest Certification is an asset
Completion of WHIMS and Chainsaw Training are assets
Must be physically capable of performing medium to heavy manual labour in various weather and environmental conditions, including at heights and in poor lighting
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 coworkers
Ability to maintain simple records, including completing task cards and work records
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position. Possession of Air Brake (Q) endorsement will be considered an asset
Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit
Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City's leadership competencies, please visit
Applicants may be tested

_ Up to 1 permanent full-time position_

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Sunday - Thursday. Incumbents may be required to work variable hours; however, the regular shift for this work is the evening shift (6:00 pm - 2:00 am).***
Salary Range: $ $ Hourly); $49, $65, Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant:
KE/JF

Classification Title:
Labourer II

Posting Date:
Nov 20, 2023

Closing Date:
Nov 27, :59:00 PM (MST)

Number of Openings (up to): - Permanent Full-time

Union:
CUPE Local 30

Department:
Parks and Roads Services

Work Location(s): Westwood Central Service Yard, St Edmonton T5G 2S7