Labourer I, River Valley Parks & Facilities

The Attractions, Culture and Nature Branch is looking for motivated labourers to support the team with the day to day operations of our beautiful River Valley parks, facilities, and amenities.

Your contribution will make a difference as you take on diverse responsibilities including maintaining park amenities, supporting winter events, 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, River Valley Parks and Amenities welcomes your application!

What will you do?

• Complete daily janitorial duties throughout River Valley facilities
• Clear walkways of snow and debris around facilities
• Sand slippery walkways and facility access routes
• Collect refuse in parks
• Maintain ski trails, ice surfaces and toboggan hills
• Complete minor maintenance activities on various park infrastructure and landscape elements
• Operate equipment and complete minor equipment maintenance
• Open and close facilities in alignment with security protocols
• Provide excellent customer service to park visitors
• Work independently as well as cohesively with team members
• Other related duties as required
• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent

• Janitorial or facility maintenance experience
• Snow removal experience
• Previous experience maintaining cross country ski trails and/or outdoor ice surfaces
• Air brakes (Q) certification or equivalent
• Experience operating a water truck, plow truck, broom and/or snowmobile

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to safely perform medium to heavy manual labour for extended periods of time in a variety of environmental conditions
• Must be physically capable of performing duties, including repetitive bending and lifting, climbing multiple flights of stairs, shoveling snow, etc.
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment is required
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license or provincial equivalent
• Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is required

• Operational hours for this position are from 0500-2400, 7 days a week. The ability to adapt to changing shift schedules across the early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays is required
• 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 .

Up to 25 temporary part-time positions for up to 11 months

Hours of Work: Up to 39 hours per week.

Shifts are subject to changes based on operational requirements

Work Location: Various locations throughout the River Valley

Salary: $23.416 - $32.470 (Hourly)

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation