Looking to spend your summer outdoors, making a positive impact on our community's green spaces? Join our team and play a key role in preserving the beauty of the River Valley parks and facilities. We are currently recruiting for Labourer I positions within the Community and Recreation Culture.
Your contribution will make a difference as you take on diverse responsibilities, including maintaining park amenities, supporting event bookings, and ensuring our parks remain clean and welcoming for all visitors.
If you're a motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic outdoor environment and takes pride in contributing to the community, the River Valley & Horticulture Section welcomes your application!
What will you do?
- Complete janitorial duties throughout River Valley parks
- Collect refuse in parks and trails
- Operate and complete minor equipment maintenance
- Perform security checks on assigned premises
- Use tools such as shovels, rakes, stake pounders, and small hand tools
- Load and unload materials from trucks
- Respond to public inquiries
- Assist co workers and perform other related duties as required
- Completion of Grade 10
- Experience or working knowledge of various tools/equipment including shovels, rakes, stake pounders, and small hand tools
Assets:
- Janitorial experience
- Experience collecting refuse in parks and trails
- Previous customer service experience
- Current First Aid, CPR, and AED Certificates
Skills required for success:
- Ability to understand and perform oral and written instructions
- Ability to work independently and perform manual labour for extended periods of time under various weather conditions and in a safe manner
- Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform the assigned tasks and duties of the position, including repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95)
Conditions of Employment:
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
- Applicants may be tested
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 [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits
Successful candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2026 season
Up to 4 temporary full-time positions for up to 11 months
Note: Individuals unable to work the entire 2025 season may be considered for the Relief Labourer I position at a lower salary grade. Relief Labourers may work up to a maximum of 18 weeks in duration between April 15, 2025 and September 15, 2025.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Hours are subject to shift work, providing 7 days a week coverage between 5:00 am - 12:00 am. Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required.
Salary:
- Labourer I: $23.416 - $32.470 (Hourly);
- Relief Labourer I: $22.628 - $25.375 (Hourly)
Talent Acquisition Consultant:
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