Labourer II - Forestry Temporary Job

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! 

As a Labourer II with the Pruning and/or the Planting team, you will brighten the lives of Edmontonians and will make a difference every day. Your duties are briefly summarised below:

• Assist Equipment Operator II's in chipping brush, stump grinding, forklift operation, delivery and hauling of various materials
• Plant trees manually and mechanically, digging and transplanting trees, including shovelling soil, digging holes, pounding metal stakes into ground and installing and removing wire around trees
• 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 fencing 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
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 
• Minimum 1 year experience in the tree industry. Experience can include tree planting, stump grinding and tree pruning
• 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 
• Possession of Emergency First Aid is an asset
• Completion of WHIMS and Chainsaw Training is an asset
• Completion of Ground Disturbance Level 2 training is an asset
• 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 co-workers 
• Ability to maintain simple records, including completing task cards and work records, hand written as well as through Davey TreeKeeper 
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Possession of Air Brake (Q) endorsement will be considered an asset. 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 edmonton.ca/our-culture
• 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 edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

Successful candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2025 season

 

Closing Date: Feb 23, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MST)

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