River Valley Parks - Labourer I / Relief Labourer I - Revised Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 54000)

Description

Looking to spend your summer outdoors, making a positive impact on our community's green spaces? Join our team and play a key role in preserving the beauty of the River Valley parks and facilities. We are currently recruiting for Labourer I positions within the River Valley & Horticulture Section of the Community and Recreation Culture branch.

Your contribution will make a difference as you take on diverse responsibilities, including maintaining park amenities, supporting event bookings, 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, the River Valley team welcomes your application!

What will you do?

• Complete essential janitorial duties, ensuring the cleanliness and upkeep of various facilities and public spaces throughout the extensive River Valley park
• Systematically collect and dispose of refuse and litter from designated park areas, popular trails, and recreational zones to maintain cleanliness
• Skillfully operate and perform necessary minor maintenance on various park equipment, ensuring reliability and longevity for daily operations
• Conduct thorough security checks on assigned premises, facilities, and equipment to ensure public safety and asset protection
• Employ a variety of hand tools, including shovels, rakes, stake pounders, and other small implements, to efficiently perform manual labour tasks and grounds maintenance
• Safely and efficiently load and unload materials, supplies, and equipment from trucks and vehicles
• Professionally and courteously respond to public inquiries, providing accurate information and assistance regarding park amenities, rules, and events
• Actively collaborate with and assist co-workers, and perform a variety of other related maintenance, operational, or administrative duties as required to support park objectives

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10
• Experience or working knowledge of various tools/equipment including shovels, rakes, stake pounders, and small hand tools

Assets:

• Janitorial experience
• Experience collecting refuse in parks and trails
• Previous customer service experience
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED Certificates

Skills required for success:

• Ability to understand and perform oral and written instructions
• Ability to work independently and perform manual labour for extended periods of time under various weather conditions and in a safe manner
• Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform the assigned tasks and duties of the position, including repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment 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 employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Successful candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2027 season

Up to 20 temporary full-time positions for up to 11 months

Note: Individuals unable to work the entire 2026 season may be considered for the Relief Labourer I position at a lower salary grade. Relief Labourers may work up to a maximum of 18 weeks in duration between April 15, 2026 and September 15, 2026.

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Hours are subject to shift work, providing 7 days a week coverage between 5:00 am - 12:00 am. Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required.

Salary:

• Labourer I: $24.416 - $33.470 (Hourly);
• Relief Labourer I: $23.628 - $26.375 (Hourly)

Recruitment Consultant: JP/JR

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Classification Title: (Relief)/ Labourer I
Posting Date: May 11, 2026
Closing Date: May 18, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 20 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: Community Services
Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)

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