Labourer ll - Urban Forestry Special Operations and Wood Reclamation

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