Labourer II - Urban Forestry Tree Care Team

Edmonton’s urban forest is one of our city’s greatest natural treasures, spanning thousands of hectares across the river valley, vibrant community parks, and tree-lined boulevards. As a Labourer II in Urban Forestry Tree Care, you will play an essential frontline role in preserving, maintaining, and protecting this magnificent canopy for everyone to enjoy. Working alongside skilled, ISA certified Arborists, Developmental Arborists and Equipment Operators, your daily efforts will directly enhance public safety and tree health through proactive maintenance, pruning, chipping, and storm response.

Every shift brings dynamic, hands-on teamwork in Edmonton’s great outdoors, from caring for historic neighbourhood trees to maintaining open parklands. If you thrive in active outdoor work, take pride in operating equipment safely, and want to make a lasting, visible impact on our urban landscape, we invite you to grow your career with us.

What will you do?

• Assist ISA-certified Arborists and Developmental Arborists with tree pruning, maintenance, and tree removals across public spaces, parks, and boulevards using hand and motorized tools
• Safely operate brush chippers to process tree branches and debris resulting from tree care work
• Perform thorough site cleanup, including raking and loading debris, ensuring work zones are left immaculate and safe for the public
• Drive and operate trucks, utility trailers, and related tree care vehicles to transport equipment and materials to job sites
• Maintain and properly utilize hand and power tools, including chainsaws, pole saws, rakes, and shovels
• Participate in storm response operations to remove fallen or hazardous branches and restore safety to public spaces
• Complete daily task cards, vehicle inspection reports, and participate in Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs) prior to starting work
• Support safe site setups by placing traffic cones, managing ground rigging, and maintaining continuous situational awareness around work zones