Summer Labourer

ABOUT US

The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.

The "Values, We Live By" are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.

We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Labourer in Parks and Open Spaces perform semi-skilled manual work to maintain turf grass, sports fields, pathways, trails and parks within the City of Spruce Grove. Employees will learn safe operation procedures for hand tools and equipment while assisting Operators, perform manual tasks required in parks operations and safely operate vehicles and self-propelled equipment.

Instructions are received orally from a supervisor or team leader and jobs are checked in progress and upon completion to ensure instructions are properly carried out and meet with predetermined standards. Some independence of actions is expected once employees become familiar with duties. Employees in this position are supervised by the Foreman of Parks and Open Spaces.

This is a temporary full-time position (40 hours per week) from May 4, 2026, to August 28, 2026. This position is part of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

The hourly rate for this position is:

Step 1 - $22.98/hr

Step 2 - $24.69/hr

Step 3 - $26.42/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manual Labour

2. Cutting grass using riding mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, trimmers and edgers.

3. Cutting and removing sod.
4. Planting, watering, fertilizing, weeding and trimming flowers, plants and trees.
5. Assisting cutting and clearing trees.
6. Hauling and splitting firewood.
7. Manually digging/shovelling holes and trenches.
8. Installing posts, railings, and bollards.
9. Repairing picnic tables, park benches, backstops, and dugouts.
10. Manually shovelling and raking dirt, shale, gravel, snow and other materials.
11. Manually sweeping and hosing down surfaces.
12. Sanding sidewalks.
13. Load and unload materials from trucks and trailers.

14. Collect refuse in parks, boulevards, trails and sports fields.

15. Equipment Operation

16. Operating and minor maintenance of light vehicles and tools in a safe manner to complete

assigned tasks.

• Operating a dump box truck to haul material.

• Other Duties

• Understand and adhere to City policies, procedures and standards, whether written or implied, as amended from time to time.

• Contribute to a positive safety culture by always acting in a safe manner and complying with City safety policies and procedures for staff and contractors.
• Act as a steward of the City's Corporate Culture by following the "Values, We Live By".
• All employees shall act in a safe manner at all times and will report any unsafe conditions, procedures or acts for the benefit of the City. Continual adherence to the City Safety Policy is mandatory.
• Employee are expected to stay current on WHMIS and other safety-related procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Physical fitness to perform rigorous daily duties in a range of weather conditions.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and interact in a positive manner with internal and external customers.
• Ability to maintain concentration and alertness in a variety of situations.
• Knowledge of OHS and WHIMIS regulations.
• Proficiency with a variety of hand and power tools.
• Basic awareness of occupational hazards and controls applicable to the work.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently with minimal supervision.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

• Related experience, training or education.
• Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools, and light equipment used in the specific work assignments of this class.
• Prior experience in operating equipment as required of the position.

COMPETENCIES:

Thinking & Acting Strategically - Forward-thinking. Sees the big picture and imagines the future. Links long-range visions, strategies, and concepts to daily work. Aligns personal actions and initiatives with customer needs, and with organizational priorities and direction. To think and act strategically requires an understanding of our organizational direction, as well as the internal and external factors that influence decision-making.

Building Influential Working Relationships - Strengthening and developing working relationships and strategic alliances that are founded on ethics, trust, and guided by our corporate values of respect, leadership, accountability, communication, and integrity.

Optimizing Performance & Results - Reaches for excellence for oneself, one's team, and the organization. Determined and focused on achieving outcomes that align with organizational goals. Creates goals and priorities that maximize resources while using an enterprising, resourceful approach to deliver outcomes and achieve customer expectations. Maintains accountability for results.

Growing Talent & Workforce Capacity - Honouring the individual differences that make each person unique. Being curious and committed to listening, reflecting, and learning. Developing individual and workforce capabilities to enhance the organization's capacity to accomplish strategic goals, enhance program and service delivery, and provide an exceptional customer/client experience. Contributes to a learning and teaching culture.

Fostering Innovation & Steering Change – Creates an environment for transformation. Advances the City through improvement based on innovation and guides the associated change. Uses the skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to produce new or improved programs and services to meet current and future needs of our customers, our organization, and our community.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Class 5 Driver's License.
• Must obtain a satisfactory review of a three-year Driver's Abstract, with a maximum of six demerits.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Monday to Friday.
• Hours of Work may be: 7:00am to 3:00pm or a 4 x 10 schedule.
• Overtime may be required.
• Requires work outdoors in all conditions, working in an office environment, working in shop work bays and in proximity to active vehicular traffic.
• Exposure to noise levels that may exceed 85 decibels.

NEXT STEPS

• You must apply through this portal to be considered. We do not accept applications through other forums.
• Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
• Candidates may be interviewed as applications are received.
• The posting may be used to staff other permanent or temporary vacancies.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Competitive salary
• Work/Life Balance
• Recognized General Holidays
• Positive Work Atmosphere
• Volunteer and Fundraising Opportunities

Company

City of Spruce Grove

Location

Sustainable Growth and Development Services - Public Works - Parks and Open Spaces

Opening Date

Jan 12, 2026

Closing Date

Jan 26, :59 PM

Starting Date

May 04, 2026