All jobs within 50 km around Sherwood Park in General Category

As part of Fire Rescue Services, you will work in an environment that demands safety consciousness, fitness and organizational skills due to working in training exercise areas that involve smoke and heat as part of the atmosphere. You will be ensuring set-ups are ready and thorough clean-ups are completed. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and contributes to the high standards of Fire Rescue Services. 

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’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will: 

• Maintain inventory for training evolutions at an acceptable level; this includes sorting, organizing and delivering inventory items to various Edmonton Fire Rescue Services locations 
• Load and unload training props and materials from trucks 
• Set up training and general maintenance of the training tower 
• Arrange used vehicles and training props for training exercises 
• Open and close gates for department and private sector access to training and operation sites 
• Clean and store protective clothing and equipment 
• Assist with the cleaning and filling of SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) air bottles and harnesses 
• Use hand and power tools, chainsaws, cut-off saws, and operating light vehicles 
• Maintain the grounds (general clean-up and cutting of grass) around Training and Logistics buildings at the practical training site and other sites 
• Operate utility vehicles and occasionally operating forklifts (training will be provided) 
• Perform pick-up and delivery duties 
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 is a requirement of this position
• Physical strength and ability to perform heavy manual labour, including repetitive lifting various equipment weighing up to 50 lbs while climbing stairs, for extended periods of time in various environmental and weather conditions
• Manual dexterity to operate simple hand tools 
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions 
• Ability to work independently, see tasks that need to be performed and see tasks through to completion 
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as being fit-tested for a respirator, steel-toed boots and hard hat, is a requirement of this position 
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position 
• Hire may be dependent on Police Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position, there may be a cost associated with this requirement
  
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments 
• Applicants may be tested 

Assets:

• Experience with construction, forklift, firefighter and SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus)
• Grade 12 or high school equivalent is considered as an asset

The vision for Parks and Roads Operation (PARS) is to inspire trust among employees, citizens and Council in our commitment and ability to maintain our city parks and roads infrastructure. 

A Labourer 2 (L2) in Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations/ Snow and Ice Control is a semi-skilled manual labour position, tasks of thisnature involve the use of some acquired skills. Duties include the ability to use a variety of hand and power tools as well as operate motorvehicles and other equipment, to complete all tasks assigned by the supervisor in an effective and efficient manner.

Duties included are, but not limited to: 

• Operation of power tools, hand tools, and small equipment, ie - chainsaws, tampers, mowers, jackhammers, blower packs, generators,etc.
• Construction, repair, and cleaning of facilities such as street furniture, fences, etc.
• Maintain park trails and shared use paths walking trails 
• Shovel and chip ice from sidewalks and manually sand icy areas 
• Use equipment such as, but not limited to BCS brooms and small John Deere tractors to remove snow and debris from hard surfaces
• Clean and sweep debris from boulevards and hard surfaces manually, with hand tools or small equipment as required
• Load and unload material from truck to work site and vice versa 
• Assist concrete crew with the placement of concrete 
• Assist asphalt crew with the placement of asphaltic material (cold mix - hot mix) 
• Assist litter crews in refuse collection 
• Assist brick crew with the placement of brick on walkways, sidewalks, crosswalks, roadways, etc. 
• Assist with flagging procedures when required 
• Assist with manual and non-manual sweeping / cleaning of city owned facilities and infrastructure 
• Assist with brushing crew when required Assists in the maintenance of wooden sidewalks, steps, fences and guardrails 
• Assist with yard duties when required 
• Erect temporary street signs 
• Clear cut and burn brush Assists with digging holes and trenches
• Operation of light delivery vehicles transporting material and supplies Performs other related duties as required 

Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade 
• Good knowledge of the methods and practices used in operating and caring for equipment
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's License or operator's licensing equivalent recognized by the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation, Alta. Reg. 320/2002 and eligibility to obtain a City driver's permit
• The ability and knowledge to complete an equipment pre-trip inspection on correlating equipment required for the task
• Ability to perform heavy manual labour for extended periods of time under various weather conditions 
• Knowledge of the daily maintenance required on the equipment 
• Knowledge of the PARS Operating Procedures and SOPs related to Active Pathways Snow Removal
• Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Physical capable of performing the duties assigned to the position class 
• Exemplary customer service skills 
• Ability to wear respiratory protection as required 
• Ability to work and make decisions in an independent manner 
• Adaptable to changing priorities, whether because of managerial direction or weather dependency 
• Applicants may be tested 
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• 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’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator.  For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture

We are looking for people across all our rich diversity to help keep the City of Edmonton clean as a Waste Drop-off Operator.

Use your expert driving skills to build your career! You will provide the critical service of collecting refuse and recyclables from Recycling Depots, Eco Stations, City Facilities and Residential Customers.

What will you be doing?

• Expertly operate a tandem PendPac/Roll-off or similar collection vehicle to collection sites and disposal points
• Collect recyclables and refuse from citywide Recycle Depots, Eco Stations, City Facilities, and Residential Customers, and deliver these materials to appropriate markets and disposal locations
• Ensure all scheduled collections are completed on time and coordinate delivery with marketplaces as part of the Waste Drop-Off team
• Select the most efficient routes for travel to and from work areas and disposal locations
• Record materials collected, weights, times and locations of pickups on the daily progress sheet
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, follow regularly scheduled maintenance and report defects on collection vehicles
• Answer questions and/or complaints from the public concerning the recycling depot program
• Maintain a clean and sanitary collection vehicle, including cleaning hoppers and traps daily
• Maintain a positive customer service attitude and adhere to all work, safety and environmental regulations/procedures

Work Environment: Extended periods of driving in all weather conditions. Physically strenuous labour is required when loading and unloading roll-off bins and cleaning material from around recycling depot bins.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by some truck driving experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience, including 1 year of experience driving vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight of 14,000 kilograms or greater
• 5 years of experience working in Waste Services, Collection Services
• 3 years of experience driving PendPac and Roll-Off Trucks

Assets:

• Knowledge of policies, procedures and Bylaws related to the City's Recycle Depot program
• Defensive Driving Course, current First Aid Certificate

Skills Required for Success:

• Ability to manipulate hydraulic bin-handling controls to minimize damage to bins and avoid overhead hazards at collection sites
• Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform the duties of this class including driving for prolonged periods (up to 10 hours per day), heavy manual labour in adverse weather conditions, including the ability to load recycling, refuse and bin containers
• Ability to complete progress reports, interpret and follow maps, and understand, execute and prepare oral and written instructions
• Good interpersonal skills to work well with other City employees and members of your team, and to communicate respectfully with the public
• Knowledge of appropriate material handling practices to avoid skin and eye contamination, cuts, slipping and associated mishaps
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fully integrated manner across the Department/Branch/Section
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style
• Alignment to our Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework 
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments
• Alignment to our Leadership Competencies

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 3 driver’s license with Air Brakes Endorsement (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Hours of Work:  40 hours per week, Sunday - Saturday

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 [email protected].

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to load, unload, and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment, weigh materials and goods, and make labels and attach them to goods
• The candidates should be able to provide customer service, wrap goods, and pack and unpack goods, as well as sort, crate, and stack goods

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

At the City of Edmonton - City Operations, we strive to help our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone’s contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth and provides continuous opportunities for development.

Enjoy the fresh air and contribute to the "Way We Green" as a Labourer II in Forestry! 

As a Labourer II with the Pruning and/or the Planting team, you will brighten the lives of Edmontonians and will make a difference every day. Your duties are briefly summarised below:

• Assist Equipment Operator II's in chipping brush, stump grinding, forklift operation, delivery and hauling of various materials
• Plant trees manually and mechanically, digging and transplanting trees, including shovelling soil, digging holes, pounding metal stakes into ground and installing and removing wire around trees
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on equipment, which may include the use of chainsaws and various pruning tools
• Drive vehicles city wide, including 2 ton dump trucks
• General labour, including pulling out and carrying metal stakes, hand weeding around trees, cutting wire fencing around trees
• Provide traffic control and direction including greeting the public and providing prompt and courteous service
• Conduct job duties in a safe manner in compliance with City and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Legislation regulations, codes, policies and competency training
• Assist Arborists to develop and maintain normal tree health and structure
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 
• Minimum 1 year experience in the tree industry. Experience can include tree planting, stump grinding and tree pruning
• Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of specific work assignments
• Knowledge of safety precautions and hazards involved in the assigned work 
• Possession of Emergency First Aid is an asset
• Completion of WHIMS and Chainsaw Training is an asset
• Completion of Ground Disturbance Level 2 training is an asset
• Must be physically capable of performing medium to heavy manual labour in various weather and environmental conditions, including at heights and in poor lighting 
• Ability to use hand and power tools 
• Ability to understand verbal and written communication, including interpreting work assignments and successfully interacting with the public and co-workers 
• Ability to maintain simple records, including completing task cards and work records, hand written as well as through Davey TreeKeeper 
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Possession of Air Brake (Q) endorsement will be considered an asset. 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’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator.  For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

Successful candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2025 season

Closing Date: Feb 23, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MST)

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 7 months

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should demonstrate punctuality and exhibit dependability
• The candidates should show flexibility and demonstrate reliability
• The candidates should be a team player

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position
• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to transport raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the plant manually or using powered equipment, check and weigh materials and products, and sort, pack, crate, and package materials and products
• The candidates should be able to assist machine operators, assemblers, and other workers, perform other laboring and elemental activities, and clean machines and immediate work areas

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience, training will be provided

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, be physically demanding, and a repetitive tasker
• The candidates should be able to work in outdoors, noisy, dusty and hot area
• The candidates should be able to work in tight deadlines and with attention to detail
• The candidates should be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, and kneel for extended periods

• The candidates should be able to handle Hand-eye co-ordination
• The candidates should be able to handle heavy loads
• The candidates should be able to do manual dexterity

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should be dependable, organized, flexible, and reliable
• The candidates should have efficient interpersonal skills, and be able to work as a team player

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizen and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position.
• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to assist with landscape constructions, weed, prune and trim trees and plants, rake and collect refuse
• The candidates should be able to cut grass, remove litter and garbage, cart and spread topsoil and other materials
• The candidates should be able to lay sod or seed, plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
• The candidates should be able to apply fertilizers, repair and maintain equipment
• The candidates should be able to operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment, water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By email
[email protected]

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Asset languages: Hindi

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Asset languages: Hindi

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Asset languages: Hindi