Job Description
This posting is for multiple hourly seasonal positions based out of Broadmoor Lake Park,
Emerald Hills Sports Pavilion, Strathcona Athletic Park, or various other rink shacks during the winter season
The Outdoor Attendant supports the upkeep and enhancement of outdoor recreational spaces, ensuring safe and enjoyable experiences for Strathcona County residents and visitors. This role involves performing manual labour and progressively taking on a variety of operational tasks as skills and experience develop.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor the turf, ice surface, and building conditions for hazards, maintenance, etc.
- Prepare the facility for use by guests ensuring surroundings are safe and clean
- Perform manual tasks required in Outdoor Premier Areas and Skating with the use of hand power tools and equipment (e.g. rakes, mops, brooms, snow shovels, ice chippers, etc.)
- Learn the safe operation procedures of small equipment (e.g., backpack blowers, ATV’s, walk behind snowblowers)
- Operate trucks up to and including one ton
- Stock facility change rooms, washrooms and janitorial storage rooms with cleaning supplies as required
- Monitor the safe and orderly conduct of recreational users on the turf, ice, and in buildings
Qualifications and Skills:
- Completion of Grade 10
- Previous experience as facility attendant or winter operations and outdoor rink maintenance is an asset
- First Aid/CPR and AED training certificate is an asset
- WHMIS Certificate is an asset
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
Ability to build healthy rapport with coworkers and residents
Perform duties in inclement weather, with possible exposure to severe weather conditions
Conditions of Employment:
Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check 
Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s license and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits
Availability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays
Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.
Why Join Strathcona County:
Competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:
Health and wellness spending account
Employee and family assistance program
Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities.
Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
