Crew Lead Licensed - Pest Management Operations

Are you passionate about environmental stewardship and keeping public green spaces safe, healthy, and thriving for everyone? The Parks and Urban Forestry team is seeking a proactive, safety-focused Crew Lead Licensed to provide hands-on leadership to our pest operations crews. In this vital supervisory role, you will lead day-to-day field operations, guiding team members in pest prevention, monitoring, and treatment in alignment with the City’s Integrated Pest Management Policy. You will champion a culture of safety, mentorship, and operational excellence while troubleshooting daily challenges and maintaining Edmonton's parks, sports fields, and urban canopy. Working collaboratively with dedicated colleagues and community partners, your leadership will make a visible, lasting impact on our shared open spaces every single day.

What will you do?

• Provide hands-on field leadership, direction, and daily supervision for Pest Control Operators and Labourers, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture
• Establish daily field priorities, deploy crews, and coordinate schedules to deliver approved work plans across parkland, sports fields, trails, and urban forestry assets
• Oversee and perform pesticide selection, mixing, calibration, and application for structural pests, biting flies, tree pests, diseases, and nuisance rodents following the Integrated Pest Management Policy
• Champion workplace health and safety by conducting daily toolbox talks, leading staff orientations, performing site safety inspections, and supporting incident investigations
• Maintain comprehensive application records, Chem Summary app tracking, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) documentation to meet municipal, provincial, and federal compliance standards
• Review and resolve inquiries or concerns from 311 and community members regarding pest management, delivering responsive and professional customer service
• Conduct post-application field inspections to verify treatment efficacy, protect non-target species, and prevent adverse environmental impacts
• Support the Licensed Team Leader with seasonal recruitment, onboarding, performance feedback, and equipment maintenance coordination

• Two-year diploma in Horticulture, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field of study
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible, hands-on experience in pest management operations
• Demonstrated supervisory skills and ability
• Alberta Pesticide Applicators License

Assets:

• Biting Fly, Structural Pests, Exterior Rodents Pesticide Applicator License

Skills Required for Success:

• In-depth understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks, including the Agricultural Pests Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Pest Control Products Regulations, and Migratory Birds Convention Act
• Strong supervisory and coaching skills with the ability to motivate crews, assign tasks effectively, and resolve day-to-day operational challenges
• Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation, WHMIS, and Enviso environmental management standards
• Mechanical aptitude to operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform minor maintenance on specialized application equipment
• Clear interpersonal and de-escalation skills to communicate effectively with internal teams, facility operators, and community partners
• Strong organizational skills to manage shifting weather dependencies, prioritize field tasks, and maintain accurate inventory tracking
• Experience utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and digital mapping tools for field operations
• Prior supervisory or lead-hand experience guiding field crews within a municipal or unionized environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets) and enterprise resource systems such as SAP
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Alignment with the goals of the Environmental Management System Enviso

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). 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
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• This role operates in both an office setting and field environment
• The role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and terrains
• Regular handling and application of regulated pesticides with exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, and mechanical equipment
• Exposure to environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, dust, noise, light variation, vibrations, chemicals, animals, and exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards may occur
• This role requires completion of repetitive and strenuous tasks such as standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching, requiring physical stamina and resilience
• This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional states

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

This requisition is open to internal candidates only.

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary range: $41.637 (Hourly); $86,938.06 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: PO/SO

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

• Two-year diploma in Horticulture, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field of study
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible, hands-on experience in pest management operations
• Demonstrated supervisory skills and ability
• Alberta Pesticide Applicators License

Assets:

• Biting Fly, Structural Pests, Exterior Rodents Pesticide Applicator License

Skills Required for Success:

• In-depth understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks, including the Agricultural Pests Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Pest Control Products Regulations, and Migratory Birds Convention Act
• Strong supervisory and coaching skills with the ability to motivate crews, assign tasks effectively, and resolve day-to-day operational challenges
• Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation, WHMIS, and Enviso environmental management standards
• Mechanical aptitude to operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform minor maintenance on specialized application equipment
• Clear interpersonal and de-escalation skills to communicate effectively with internal teams, facility operators, and community partners
• Strong organizational skills to manage shifting weather dependencies, prioritize field tasks, and maintain accurate inventory tracking
• Experience utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and digital mapping tools for field operations
• Prior supervisory or lead-hand experience guiding field crews within a municipal or unionized environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets) and enterprise resource systems such as SAP
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Alignment with the goals of the Environmental Management System Enviso

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). 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
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• This role operates in both an office setting and field environment
• The role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and terrains
• Regular handling and application of regulated pesticides with exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, and mechanical equipment
• Exposure to environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, dust, noise, light variation, vibrations, chemicals, animals, and exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards may occur
• This role requires completion of repetitive and strenuous tasks such as standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching, requiring physical stamina and resilience
• This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional states

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