Labourer Ii, Cemetery Operations - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Labourer II, Cemetery Operations permanent, 1 temporary for 11 months and 1 temporary for up to 4 months

Job Number:

47348

As a Labourer II, you will ensure proper maintenance and beautification of municipal cemeteries and traditional burial grounds while providing exceptional customer service to patrons and guests.

Your ability to work with mínimal supervision in a changing, sensitive environment will contribute to the success of City service delivery and operational goals.

In this position you will:

Interact with the public in a professional manner, especially in sensitive situations
Accommodate various cultural group traditions including pall bearing for casket services
Operate and complete minor maintenance on equipment
Operate hand tools such as planners, power saw/drills and bull float
Dig and locate graves, make frames, mix concrete and install stones
Read surveyed grades and design blueprints, ensuring accurate locating of construction points
Perform interments and disinterments which include the removing, handling and transporting of human remains
Construct forms, mix concrete, install grave markers and fine finish edges around grave markers
Locate grave locations without clear reference points in surveyed and unsurveyed cemeteries
Assist the Turf and Horticulture Team with maintenance and beautification of cemetery properties
Perform related work as required

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 10, High School Diploma is preferred
1 year labour experience including maintenance, landscaping, concrete work, or groundskeeping duties, in cemeteries, parks or a similar work environment
Demonstrated ability to interact with the public in a professional manner, especially in sensitive situations
Ability to safely operate equipment and vehicles within confined spaces
Heavy Equipment Certificates (Skid Steer, Backhoe, etc) would be considered assets
Knowledge of cemetery operations and of various cultural/religious beliefs and traditions is an asset
Physically able to perform the assigned tasks and duties of the position, including manual labour and the use of simple hand/or power tools and light motor vehicles for long periods of time in various weather and environmental conditions
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, organization, time management and prioritization skills required
Valid Intermediate First Aid is a requirement of this position prior to start date
Valid Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
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

_ 1 permanent full-time, 1 temporary full-time for up to 11 months _

_and 1 temporary full-time for up to 4 months_

Salary:
$ Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant:
JP/SK

Classification Title:
Labourer II

Posting Date:
Jul 31, 2023

Closing Date:
Aug 9, :59:00 PM (MDT)

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

Union:
CUPE Local 30

Department:
Community Recreation and Culture

Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)