Labourer ll - Urban Forestry Special Operations and Wood Reclamation

Job Number: 56267

Edmonton’s urban forest is one of the city's most cherished assets, spanning river valley trails, historic boulevards, and neighbourhood parks. Join the Parks and Urban Forestry team to play an active, hands-on role in caring for our canopy and leading sustainable timber reclamation initiatives across Edmonton!

Edmonton is widely recognized for having one of North America's largest and most vibrant municipal tree canopies, and this role lets you play a direct part in sustaining it. As a Labourer II in Urban Forestry Special Operations and Wood Reclamation, you will provide vital field support for managing municipal trees reaching the end of their lifecycle. Your daily work bridges arboriculture and environmental sustainability through log hauling, stump grinding, timber sorting, and sawmill operations.

During winter months, your responsibilities extend to essential yard and facility maintenance, ensuring the operational yard and building walkways are clear of snow and ice. Working alongside certified crew leaders and equipment operators, you will champion a safety-first mindset while utilizing specialized machinery and forestry tools. If you thrive in the great outdoors and take pride in giving municipal wood resources a new purpose, we encourage you to bring your energy to our team.

What will you do?

Assist equipment operators with field operations, including log removal, rigging, loading, securing, hauling, and wood disposal

Support sawmill processing, timber sorting, and wood reclamation tasks to repurpose felled municipal trees sustainably

Conduct site setup and assist the operators of stump grinding equipment to prepare locations for future urban planting

Clean active work zones by clearing wood chips, sawdust, brush, and operational debris

Safely drive and operate trucks, trailers, and specialized field equipment to transport tools and materials

Perform routine site cleanup and basic upkeep on tools including, but not limited to, chainsaws, rakes,hand tools, and sawmill

Execute winter yard operations, including snow clearing, snow blowing, hauling snow to designated disposal sites, and applying traction sand and eco-friendly ice melt Complete daily task cards, vehicle trip inspection reports, and Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs) accurately

Provide professional customer service and courteous communication during direct interactions with the public

Qualifications:

Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade

Minimum of one (1) year of related experience, with practical experience in arboriculture or landscape construction preferred

Assets:

Certification or training in Chainsaw operation

Rigging experience and competency

Stump grinding experience

Ground Disturbance Level IISkills required for success:

Practical equipment operation and minor maintenance skills for chainsaws, stump grinders, and hand/power tools

Clear verbal and written communication skills to follow instructions, log daily reports, and collaborate effectively with crew members

Physical stamina and ability to perform heavy manual labour in variable outdoor conditions

Organizational ability to assist with seasonal facility preparations, tool staging, and yard inventory management

Capability to perform winter yard maintenance, including snow clearing, snow blowing, operating snow hauling trucks, and applying traction sand and eco-friendly ice melt Ability to execute thorough site cleanup, waste sorting, and routine inspection and upkeep of assigned field tools and equipment

Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions and prepare simple work records

Strong commitment to strictly adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) standards, and…