Description
Are you a proven leader with a passion for environmental stewardship and wildfire mitigation? The City of Edmonton is looking for a dedicated Wildfire Fuel Crew Leader to head our Restoration and Ecology Team's crucial fieldwork.
Step into a hands-on leadership role where you will directly supervise a labourer crew, champion safety and operational success, and make a significant impact on our city's open spaces and wildfire resilience. If you are ready to combine your technical expertise with strong people management skills, this is your opportunity to lead from the front!
What will you do?
Directly supervise and provide hands-on leadership to the labourer crew, including daily instruction, coaching, mentoring, and performance management
Champion field safety by ensuring all staff work safely, overseeing compliance with City Occupational Health and Safety Standards and Envisio policies, and leading safety talks
Coordinate and participate in work planning, scheduling of labour, equipment, and materials daily, and determine field work locations
Manage staff time tracking, approve time sheets and task cards, and handle emergent time-off requests
Coordinate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Hazard Assessment and Controls (HAACs), conduct audits for program success, and inspect field work for quality control
Staff Development tasks such as staff recruitment, training, program initiation, and providing general guidance and support
Organize fleet and equipment daily and maintain a standard inventory of necessary supplies/materials.
Effectively and professionally communicate information and needs to internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain awareness of the budget and make recommendations to leadership regarding costs
Supervise jobsite activities and respond to unforeseen changes (weather, injury, equipment issues), alerting section leadership to emergent situations
Other related duties as required
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