Play Spaces - Roadways Maintenance Leader I / Licenced Crew Leader

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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