Job Description

Recreation, Parks and Culture is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our Urban Forestry & Horticulture team. In this hands-on role, you'll help maintain and enhance parks, green spaces, and outdoor recreational areas by safely operating a variety of small equipment, performing physical outdoor work, and supporting the training of staff in safe equipment operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in urban forestry. You'll gain valuable field experience, work alongside skilled professionals, and receive support and development opportunities that can help pave the way toward achieving your Arborist Certification. Join a team that takes pride in caring for and growing the County's urban forest for the benefit of the community.

This posting is for one hourly position

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate self-propelled equipment including a variety of trucks, trailers, gas-powered and electric hand tools, and a variety of small equipment such as, chainsaws, generators, chippers, and drills in a safe and efficient manner
• Monitor, maintain, and service equipment to ensure it is in proper working order and meets operating and safety standards
• Use and share knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Regulations and Code, follow safety guidelines, identify potential hazardous situations, and adapt appropriately
• Assist Operator II and Team Lead positions by training other staff members in the proper operation and maintenance of equipment
• Display accountability when providing direction, training, and overseeing the work of small crews in the completion of assigned tasks, and assist with other related duties

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent with two years related experience in outdoor operations
• Experience or education in Arboriculture or Forestry would be an asset
• Previous experience operating, servicing, and maintaining trucks, trailers, and/or small equipment
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and interact in a positive manner with internal and external customers
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety and WHMIS regulations
• Ability to maintain mental alertness while performing duties often with frequent interruptions and under time constraints; unscheduled overtime may be required
• Ability to organize a crew to perform basic job functions efficiently, promote team building
• General mechanical knowledge

Conditions of Employment

• Submission of Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits
• Current and valid Standard First Aid Certification
• Ability and willingness to perform various types of physical labour, including moderate to heavy lifting (up to 23 kilograms), standing, bending, shoveling, etc.
• Ability and willingness to perform duties in inclement weather and adverse weather conditions

Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, collaboration, and accountability.

Why Join Strathcona County:

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness spending account
• Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.