River Valley Parks - Labourer I / Relief Labourer I - Revised
Job 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
- 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 [email protected]. 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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