Play Spaces - Roadways Maintenance Leader I / Licenced Crew Leader Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 55230)

Description

Join a team dedicated to building and maintaining the spaces where our community plays and thrives! We are looking for a dedicated Roadway Maintenance Leader I / Licensed Crew Leader to join our Parks and Roads Services branch. This role is at the heart of our outdoor infrastructure, ensuring that parks furniture and structures are safe, high-quality, and ready for everyone to enjoy. If you are a natural leader with a passion for construction, safety, and mentorship, this is the perfect opportunity to make a tangible impact on the city's landscape.

As a Licensed Crew Leader, you will lead dynamic teams in the repair, conservation, and construction of parks projects, with a primary focus on playground development and redevelopment. Your role shifts with the seasons, transitioning from playground construction in the summer to essential snow and ice control in the winter months. You'll be right there in the field, providing hands-on supervision, technical training, and safety oversight for your crew. Beyond the physical work, you serve as a key administrative link, managing timesheets, project documentation, and material tracking to keep operations running smoothly. You will also act as a primary point of contact for external vendors and internal departments, ensuring project goals are met efficiently. Ultimately, your expertise ensures our recreational spaces meet the highest safety standards to protect the people who use them.

What will you do?

• Provide direct leadership and field-level supervision to crews, including performing employee evaluations and monitoring attendance and performance
• Lead the repair, conservation, and construction of playground projects according to CSA and City of Edmonton standards
• Coordinate winter operations as a working foreman, engaging in manual labour and equipment operation for snow and ice programs
• Conduct safety training, "toolbox talks," and ensure all corporate safety practices and OH&S regulations are strictly followed
• Manage administrative tasks such as preparing work plans, tracking inventory, and submitting weekly timesheets for crew members
• Communicate effectively with community members to provide information on work programs and address localized concerns
• Liaise with external supply vendors, utility companies, and internal collaborators to ensure project success

Qualifications

• Two (2) year diploma program in a related field. Other completed educational equivalencies may be considered
• A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in parks construction, Landscaping and Snow and Ice (SNIC), including operation of all vehicles and associated equipment is required or equivalent

Assets:

• Possession of a Canadian Playground Safety Institute (CPSI) certification, or the ability to obtain it within 12 months of employment

Skills required for success:

• Ability to lead, develop, and motivate effective work crews in a fast-paced environment
• Extensive knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools used in parks maintenance and construction
• Extensive knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in parks and playground construction
• Previous experience in a supervisory or lead hand capacity within a municipal or construction environment
• Maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with community members and internal collaborators
• Ability to implement annual work plans
• Setting priorities and scheduling resources to meet seasonal objectives
• Inspect completed work and ensure site evaluations meet standards
• Knowledge of City and Department policies and relevant legislation
• Monitoring OH&S compliance and following corporate safety practice
• Demonstrated knowledge of the City of Edmonton Design and Construction Guidelines
• Proven problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make independent decisions under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with the public, civic departments, and outside organizations
• Experience using Google Suite (Docs, Sheets) and SAP for administrative tasks
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) 
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Applicants may be tested

Conditions of Employment:

• Hire is dependent on obtaining and maintaining a Valid Class 3 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement or higher (or provincial equivalent), and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
• Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) or higher. Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel-toe boots, gloves, goggles, sunscreen and coveralls
• Possession of current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certifications

Work Environment:

• The role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and terrains
• This role works primarily in an outdoor setting
• Exposure to environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, dust, poor air quality, noise, light variation, vibrations, chemicals, animals, and exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards may occur
• This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional states
• This role requires completion of repetitive and strenuous tasks such as standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, lifting items up to 100 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, and using feet/hand control requiring physical stamina and resilience
• This role requires 24/7 availability, including weekends and nights, for various tasks depending on operational requirements
• Must be willing to work day, night, and weekend shifts; shift work may be required

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 employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range:
Roadway Maintenance Leader I: $38.268 (hourly); $79,903.580 (Annually)
Licensed Crew Leader: $41.637 (hourly); $86,938.060 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: PO/SO

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Roadway Maintenance Leader I / Crew Leader Licensed
Posting Date: May 14, 2026
Closing Date: May 28, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)

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