Labourer II - Playspaces and Site Furnishings Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 55196)

Description

Are you passionate about creating safe and vibrant outdoor spaces for our community? The City of Edmonton is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Infrastructure Operations team as a Labourer II - Playspaces. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining the heart of our parks—the playgrounds and gathering spaces where memories are made. By ensuring our equipment and furniture are safe, clean, and well-maintained, you directly contribute to the quality of life for all Edmontonians. Join us in cultivating a city that is safe, helpful, and excellent for everyone.

Reporting to a Licensed Crew Lead, you will be responsible for the year-round maintenance and repair of playground equipment and park assets. This role ensures that all playspaces adhere to rigorous safety specifications, including the Canadian Standards Association Z614 standards. Your daily work involves diagnosing safety tolerances, repairing fixtures, and maintaining various playground surfaces to ensure they remain functional and welcoming. You will operate a wide range of hand and power tools, as well as specialized equipment like skid steers and tractors, to complete seasonal maintenance tasks. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys manual work, problem-solving, and working outdoors in a variety of conditions. Your efforts help provide safe and enjoyable recreation areas for our community.

What will you do?

• Perform semi-skilled manual labour to inspect, repair, and maintain playground equipment and park furniture
• Diagnose safety tolerances and identify necessary repairs to ensure assets meet safety standards
• Operate and maintain various tools and equipment, including trucks, skid steers, trailers, and power saws
• Conduct sanitation duties, such as litter and debris pick-up, to keep our parklands clean
• Complete inspection reports, accident reports, and inventory records accurately
• Collaborate with crew members and provide exceptional service when interacting with people in our parks
• Perform seasonal tasks, such as snow removal, as required by operational needs

Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade
• One (1) year of experience in parks construction, maintenance, and operations

Assets:

• Skid Steer Certification
• Class 3 Drivers license
• Canadian Playground Safety Institute (CPSI) certification (or the ability to obtain it within 12 months of employment)

Skills required for success:

• Proficiency in operating a wide range of vehicles, shop tools, and specialized equipment like skid steers and tractors
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot specific types of playground equipment and determine repair needs
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision while following strict safety guidelines
• Excellent communication skills for interacting professionally with community members, school board staff, and collaborators
• Ability to mentor and train other crew members in functional tasks
• Inspects park furniture and performs maintenance and repair of park furniture and fixtures when necessary
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical design and construction guidelines to ensure asset compliance
• Familiarity with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety practices specific to park operations
• Ensuring all City OH&S Safety Standards, Policies and Procedures are implemented, enforced and followed; and that safety is the first priority in work execution
• Accurate time sheet entry
• Basic computer skills (email, data entry, Google suite)
• 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 licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel-toe boots, gloves, goggles, sunscreen and coveralls
• Possession of current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certifications
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• The role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and terrains
• The work occurs primarily outdoors with exposure to environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, dust, poor air quality, noise, light variation, vibrations, chemicals, animals, and exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards
• Potential exposure to occupational hazards such as biohazards (bodily fluids, needles), chemicals, and aggressive domestic or wild animals
• This role requires completion of heavy effort, including repetitive and strenuous tasks such as standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, lifting items up to 100 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, and using feet/hand control, requiring physical stamina and resilience
• Placement will be based on operational need, city-wide

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.

Up to 2 permanent full-time positions

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $25.935 - $34.208 (Hourly); $54,152.280 - $71,426.300 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: PO/SO

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Labourer II
Posting Date: May 08, 2026
Closing Date: May 15, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 2 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)

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