Labourer II - Cemetery Operations

March 14, 2026

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As a Labourer II, you will ensure proper maintenance and beautification of municipal cemeteries and traditional burial grounds while providing exceptional customer service to patrons and guests.Your ability to work with minimal supervision in a changing, sensitive environment will contribute to the success of City service delivery and operational goals.What will you do?<ul><li>Interact with the public in a professional manner, especially in sensitive situations</li><li>Accommodate various cultural group traditions including pall bearing for casket services</li><li>Operate and complete minor maintenance on equipment</li><li>Operate hand tools such as planners, power saw/drills and bull float</li><li>Dig and locate graves, make frames, mix concrete and install stones</li><li>Read surveyed grades and design blueprints, ensuring accurate locating of construction points</li><li>Perform interments and disinterment which include the removing, handling and transporting of human remains</li><li>Construct forms, mix concrete, install grave markers and fine finish edges around grave markers</li><li>Locate grave locations without clear reference points in surveyed and unsurveyed cemeteries</li><li>Assist the Turf and Horticulture Team with maintenance and beautification of cemetery properties</li><li>Perform related work as required</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>Completion of Grade 10, High School Diploma is preferred</li><li>1 year labour experience including maintenance, landscaping, concrete work, or groundskeeping duties, in cemeteries, parks or a similar work environment</li></ul>Assets:<ul><li>Previous customer service experience in a field operations setting</li><li>Knowledge of cemetery interment procedures and of various cultural/religious beliefs and traditions</li><li>Heavy Equipment Certificates/working knowledge (Skid Steer, Backhoe, etc)</li><li>Current Intermediate First Aid, CPR, and AED Certificates</li></ul>Skills required for success:<ul><li>Demonstrated ability to interact with the public in a professional manner, especially in sensitive situations</li><li>Ability to safely operate equipment and vehicles within confined spaces</li><li>Physically able to perform the assigned tasks and duties of the position, including manual labour and the use of simple hand/or power tools and light motor vehicles for long periods of time in various weather and environmental conditions</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, organization, time management and prioritization skills required</li><li>Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (<a href="https://bit.ly/4brRrXm">https://bit.ly/4brRrXm</a>)</li><li>Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion</li></ul>Conditions of Employment:<ul><li>Valid Class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver’s permit is a requirement of this position</li></ul>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 <a href="mailto:employment@edmonton.ca">employment@edmonton.ca</a>. Learn more about our benefits <a href="https://bit.ly/COEbenefits">https://bit.ly/COEbenefits</a>.Successful candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2027 seasonUp to 3 temporary full-time positions for up to 6 months with a possibility of extension for up to 11 monthsHours of Work: 40 hours per week. Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday Primary schedule is 8:30am - 4:30pm. Evening and weekend work may be required to support operational needs.Salary: $25.935 - $34.208 (Hourly)Recruitment Consultant: JP/JRSEASONAL123Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.Classification Title: Labourer II Posting Date: Mar 12, 2026 Closing Date: Mar 19, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT) Number of Openings (up to): 3 - Temporary Full-time Union: CUPE Local 30 Department: Community Services Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)

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