Pathway Workers

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
- The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
- As a Pathways Worker reporting to the Pathways Foreman 6, you will be responsible for achieving the goals of the Pathways & Trails portfolio on a day-to-day basis. The duties of the Pathway Worker vary by season and changes as requirements dictate. Primary duties include:

- Plan the day based on the work schedule provided by the Foreman including performing pre-trip vehicle inspections (if applicable), identify and load tools, and plan the driving route.
- Perform work as assigned at pathway sites, ensure tools and equipment are available, and provide assistance to other crews on performing day-to-day work.
- Maintain pathways-specific signage as required (Graffiti removal, replacement, & maintenance).
- Plow, snow and ice removal, sanding and salting of pathways.
- Maintain granular & dirt trail assets (regrading of trail surface, adjustment of drainage, trail upkeep).
- Complete pathway inspection sheets and perform inspections on pathways and trails.
- Record pathway time and equipment time to appropriate work orders.
- Follow up with service requests as well as Councillor concerns.
- Conduct inspection of assets (pathways, trails, bollard & signage conditions, engineered walkways & maze gates).
- Perform other duties such as: responding to inquiries, requests, incidental concerns from the public, and completing daily tracking reports, 311 and fuel tracking logs through paperwork or digital submission.

**Qualifications**
- Less than high school and no experience before hire.
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalency), with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending OR; a valid Graduated Driver's License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits and no current suspensions of charges pending is required.
- Previous landscape construction maintenance experience, and the use of power tools, bobcat with attachments and sanding trucks with blades will be considered assets.
- Preference will be given to applicants with two or more seasons of experience in Pathways & Trails portfolio, including experience in performing work & inspections on pathways and trails.
- Experience with 3-1-1 Service Request process, Parks Asset Reporting & Information System (PARIS), Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification, WHIMIS Training, Trailer Skills up to 9,999kg, and/or a Pathway Trail Course will also be given preference.
- A thorough working knowledge of pathway & trail maintenance practices, pathway & trail segmentation and identifiers, ability to follow and understand mapping.
- Success in this position requires well-developed planning and organizing skills and dependability for completing all aspects of the job.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated customer focus and the ability to work with and assist team members.
- Proven safety awareness and dependability for completing all aspects of the job.

**Working Conditions**:Applicants will be required to drive and operate large equipment and power tools, as well as perform physical demands of the job in all types of weather conditions.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Must obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

**Pre-employment Drug Test**: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.
Union: CUPE Local 37
- Business Unit: Mobility
- Position Type: 2 Temporary
- Location: Various
- Compensation: $32.75 - 36.30 per hour
- Days of Work: This position typically works 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday) or 3 days a week (Friday - Sunday)
- Hours of work: Non-standard 38 hour work week
- Audience: Internal/External
- Job ID #: 310496