Job Description

River Valley Parks - Labourer I / Relief Labourer I Up to 11 months
Job Number : 45960


Do you want to spend the summer working outside while helping to maintain the River Valley Parks and Facilities? The Community and Recreation Facilities Branch has Labourer I positions available where you would be working in various parks throughout the River Valley. In this position, you will maintain and service parks including caretaking of amenity buildings, event and picnic booking support, park maintenance, park signage, and litter cleanup. The River Valley & Horticulture Section of the Community & Recreation Facilities Branch is looking to recruit motivated labourers to support the team with maintaining the River Valley and surrounding areas. Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style. With a focus on the City of Edmonton\xe2\x80\x99s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Complete janitorial duties throughout River Valley parks
• Collect refuse in parks and trails
• Operate and complete minor equipment maintenance
• Perform security checks on assigned premises
• Use tools such as shovels, rakes, stake pounders, and small hand tools
• Load and unload materials from trucks
• Respond to public inquiries
• Assist co workers and perform other related duties as required
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 10
• Experience or working knowledge of various tools/equipment including shovels, rakes, stake pounders, and small hand tools
• 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
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver\'s license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver\'s permit is a requirement of this position
• 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\xe2\x80\x99s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City\xe2\x80\x99s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City\xe2\x80\x99s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

Assets:

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

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: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95. 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 Employment@edmonton.ca COVID-19 Notice: The City of Edmonton has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination. Employees who cannot be fully vaccinated on the basis of a protected legal ground (e.g. medical, religious) may request an exemption. Please note that this policy applies to all employees, including new hires, and volunteers. If your application is successful, you will be asked to provide proof of vaccination or request an exemption. For more information, please refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (bit.ly/3lKwb6j) and COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure (bit.ly/39BICMt). Successful candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2024 season Up to 23 temporary full-time positions for up to 11 months Note: Individuals unable to work the entire 2022 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, 2023 and September 15, 2023. 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: $22.072- $30.606 (Hourly);
• Relief Labourer I: $21.329 - $23.919 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: TD/SG



Classification Title : (Relief)/ Labourer I
Posting Date : Feb 21, 2023
Closing Date : Mar 3, 2023 11:59:00 PM (MST)
Number of Openings (up to) : 23 - Temporary Full-time
Union : CUPE Local 30
Department : Community Recreation and Culture
Work Location(s) : Various Locations (City Wide)