Job Description - Labourer II - Forestry Tree Lighting (49627)

Job Description

Labourer II - Forestry Tree Lighting

Job Number

Job Number

: 49627

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 with the Forestry tree lighting program!

As a Labourer II with the Forestry Tree Lighting Program, you will brighten the lives of Edmontonians and will make a difference every day. With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Operate a 2-ton aerial unit to install, replace and adjust decorative tree lights on City trees
• Provide traffic control and direction including greeting the public and providing prompt and courteous service
• Perform minor tree pruning as needed
• Perform other related duties as required
• Conduct all job duties in a safe manner and in compliance with City and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Legislation regulations, codes, policies and competency training
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on equipment, which may include the use of chainsaws and various pruning tools
• Conduct job duties in a safe manner in compliance with City and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Legislation regulations, codes, policies and competency training
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• Completion of Grade 10
• Minimum 1 year experience in maintaining trees, including tree pruning and maintenance
• Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of specific work assignments, including experience operating 2 ton-aerial unit
• Knowledge of safety precautions and hazards involved in the assigned work
• Possession of Emergency First Aid and Fall Arrest Certification is an asset
• Completion of WHIMS and Chainsaw Training are assets
• 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
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position. Possession of Air Brake (Q) endorsement will be considered an asset
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• 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
• A pplicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: .

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact [email protected]

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Sunday - Thursday. Incumbents may be required to work variable hours; however the regular shift for this work is the evening shift (6:00 pm - 2:00 am).

Salary Range: $23.504 - $31.302 (Hourly); $49,076.350 - $65,358.580 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: AM/RA

IND 123

Posting Date

Posting Date

: May 9, 2024

Closing Date

Closing Date

: May 23, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to)

Number of Openings (up to)

: 1 - Permanent Full-time

Union : CUPE Local 30

Department

Department

: Parks and Roads Services

Work Location(s)

Work Location(s)

: Westwood Central Service Yard, 12304 - 107 St Edmonton T5G 2S7 #J-18808-Ljbffr