Crew Leader, Cemetery Operations - South
About the role
Job Number**:** 53848
The City of Edmonton houses 7 municipal cemeteries with peaceful pathways, heritage monuments, commemorative markers and glorious seasonal flora and fauna.
Take pride in the work you'll do to ensure that families and friends have a comfortable place to celebrate, visit and remember their loved ones. As a Crew Leader, Cemetery Operations supporting the interment team, you will showcase your leadership and team development skills through a cohesive and integrated process.
What you will do:
- Provide hands-on field level supervision to staff performing a wide variety of tasks which include interments, disinterments, monument installations, restoration landscaping/beautification, horticulture, and turf maintenance
- Assist Team Leader in the development and execution of work plans and training programs
- Prioritize and coordinate the maintenance and operations of various cemetery parkland locations
- Develop collaborative teams through coaching, training, and staff development
- Build effective working relationships while managing staff performance and schedule adherence
- Work with several internal and external stakeholders which include corporate/department staff, funeral directors, funeral homes, and monument dealers
- Promote a safe working environment for all staff, following Occupational Health and Safety/Environmental standards
- Have working knowledge and clearly communicate City of Edmonton bylaws, policies, health and safety regulations, and government legislation
- Read surveyed grades and design blueprints, ensuring accurate locations of construction points Provide quality customer service to cemetery patrons and grieving families, and address service delivery concerns in coordination with the cemetery sales office
- Understand various cultural/religious group traditions and burial practices
- Attend departmental meetings as required
- Conduct regular team meetings including safety talks/inspections
- Perform Team Leader responsibilities when required
Qualifications:
- 2-year diploma program in Turf/Horticulture/Landscaping Management or related discipline
- 3 years of progressive experience in a cemetery/parks operations, turf/horticulture, or a landscape maintenance environment
Skill required for success:
- Demonstrated supervisory skills, including training and coaching staff; leadership training is required
- Demonstrated ability to enhance and improve team development and service delivery to all stakeholders
- Ability to interact with the public in a professional manner, especially in sensitive situations
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
- Ability to adapt to change quickly and effectively manage emergent concerns
- Strong analysis and mathematical skills to support budgeting processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google applications
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
Assets:
- Knowledge of SAP notifications/entry processes
- Heavy Equipment Certificates (Skid Steer, Backhoe, etc)
- Concrete work experience
Conditions of employment:
- Current Intermediate First Aid is a requirement of this position prior to a start date
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
- Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
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 available
Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Rotating Weekend On-Call Rotation is required.
Salary Range: $39.264 (Hourly); $81,983.230 (Annually)
Recruitment Consultant: DM/MZ
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Classification Title**:** Comm Serv Crew Leader
Posting Date**:** Nov 21, 2025
Closing Date**:** Nov 30, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MST)
Number of Openings (up to)****: 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union : CUPE Local 30
Department**:** Community Recreation and Culture
Work Location(s)****: South Haven Cemetery, 5004 Meridian St Edmonton T6P 1R3
About City of Edmonton
We’re young, ambitious and building something extraordinary. Located on Treaty 6 Territory and with a population of over one million, Edmonton is one of Canada's youngest and fastest growing cities. We’re building a resilient and diverse economy, attracting the best and the brightest and striving to be a world leader in environmental sustainability. We value quality of life, community safety and a welcoming spirit that embraces new people and new ideas.
Crew Leader, Cemetery Operations - South
About the role
Job Number**:** 53848
The City of Edmonton houses 7 municipal cemeteries with peaceful pathways, heritage monuments, commemorative markers and glorious seasonal flora and fauna.
Take pride in the work you'll do to ensure that families and friends have a comfortable place to celebrate, visit and remember their loved ones. As a Crew Leader, Cemetery Operations supporting the interment team, you will showcase your leadership and team development skills through a cohesive and integrated process.
What you will do:
- Provide hands-on field level supervision to staff performing a wide variety of tasks which include interments, disinterments, monument installations, restoration landscaping/beautification, horticulture, and turf maintenance
- Assist Team Leader in the development and execution of work plans and training programs
- Prioritize and coordinate the maintenance and operations of various cemetery parkland locations
- Develop collaborative teams through coaching, training, and staff development
- Build effective working relationships while managing staff performance and schedule adherence
- Work with several internal and external stakeholders which include corporate/department staff, funeral directors, funeral homes, and monument dealers
- Promote a safe working environment for all staff, following Occupational Health and Safety/Environmental standards
- Have working knowledge and clearly communicate City of Edmonton bylaws, policies, health and safety regulations, and government legislation
- Read surveyed grades and design blueprints, ensuring accurate locations of construction points Provide quality customer service to cemetery patrons and grieving families, and address service delivery concerns in coordination with the cemetery sales office
- Understand various cultural/religious group traditions and burial practices
- Attend departmental meetings as required
- Conduct regular team meetings including safety talks/inspections
- Perform Team Leader responsibilities when required
Qualifications:
- 2-year diploma program in Turf/Horticulture/Landscaping Management or related discipline
- 3 years of progressive experience in a cemetery/parks operations, turf/horticulture, or a landscape maintenance environment
Skill required for success:
- Demonstrated supervisory skills, including training and coaching staff; leadership training is required
- Demonstrated ability to enhance and improve team development and service delivery to all stakeholders
- Ability to interact with the public in a professional manner, especially in sensitive situations
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
- Ability to adapt to change quickly and effectively manage emergent concerns
- Strong analysis and mathematical skills to support budgeting processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google applications
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
Assets:
- Knowledge of SAP notifications/entry processes
- Heavy Equipment Certificates (Skid Steer, Backhoe, etc)
- Concrete work experience
Conditions of employment:
- Current Intermediate First Aid is a requirement of this position prior to a start date
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
- Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
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 available
Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Rotating Weekend On-Call Rotation is required.
Salary Range: $39.264 (Hourly); $81,983.230 (Annually)
Recruitment Consultant: DM/MZ
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Classification Title**:** Comm Serv Crew Leader
Posting Date**:** Nov 21, 2025
Closing Date**:** Nov 30, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MST)
Number of Openings (up to)****: 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union : CUPE Local 30
Department**:** Community Recreation and Culture
Work Location(s)****: South Haven Cemetery, 5004 Meridian St Edmonton T6P 1R3
About City of Edmonton
We’re young, ambitious and building something extraordinary. Located on Treaty 6 Territory and with a population of over one million, Edmonton is one of Canada's youngest and fastest growing cities. We’re building a resilient and diverse economy, attracting the best and the brightest and striving to be a world leader in environmental sustainability. We value quality of life, community safety and a welcoming spirit that embraces new people and new ideas.