Facility Operator - Elevation Place (FT Temp)

Town of Canmore; Canmore; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Canmore is seeking a Facility Operator to ensure smooth operations of Elevation Place, including safe pool operations, cleaning, room bookings, events, and basic maintenance. The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and strong communication in a busy multi-use facility.

Shifts include weekends, evenings and holidays to support operations. A positive, self-motivated attitude and mechanical aptitude help ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• Class 5 Alberta driver's license is required.
• Standard first aid and AED certification are required.
• Pool Level 1 certification is an asset.
• Building Level 1 certification is an asset.
• WHMIS certification is an asset.
• High school diploma or GED is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures for pool chemicals, repairs, maintenance, custodial duties, and boiler systems.
• Know activities and services in the facility to assist users.
• Use tools and equipment safely and maintain them properly.
• Access room booking software (Class) for bookings.
• Demonstrate introductory Microsoft Office skills.
• Willing to learn duties at other Town facilities and backfill shifts.
• Commit to ongoing professional development.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Manual labor

Adaptability

Education

Class 5 Alberta driver's license

Standard 1st Aid & AED

Pool Level 1

Building Level 1

WHMIS

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Small hand tools

Pool mechanical systems

Job description

Why work for the Town of Canmore?

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our hard-working team of professionals as we serve the community and visitors at Elevation Place Facility. Be a part of group professional and dedicated individuals committed to achieving a high level of building operational standards and exceptional customer service.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor and primarily working out of Elevation Place, the Facility Operator's main responsibility is to ensure the smooth operations of this multi-use recreation facility. Responsibilities involve providing safe and efficient pool operations, keeping the facility clean, helping with room bookings and events, and some basic facility maintenance.

The Facility Operator is responsible for the delivery of high quality custodial and maintenance services at the Canmore Elevation Place with a focus on teamwork, excellent customer service and good communication. In this role, you will take the lead in keeping the multi-use recreation facility clean, organized and welcoming for all users. This includes extensive custodial duties, providing safe and efficient pool operations, room bookings and events, basic maintenance tasks and providing exceptional customer service to our diverse clientele. Shifts are scheduled on weekends, evenings and holidays allowing for great work-life balance.

Our ideal candidate will have a positive and self-motivated attitude, a dedication to quality customer service, and a strong work ethic. To be successful in this role you will need to have a technical/mechanical aptitude and a high standard for cleanliness, while being an advocate for working safely.

Core Accountabilities:

• Follows established standard operating procedures for pool chemicals, repairs and maintenance, custodial duties, building checks, boiler systems, and equipment operations
• Is knowledgeable about activities and services taking place in the Facility
• Safely and effectively uses the proper tools and equipment for each task, including proper storage and maintenance of those items
• Efficiently accesses information in the room booking software (Class)
• Introductory Microsoft Office skills
• Willingness to learn the duties of Facility Operators in other Town of Canmore facilities, and backfill their shifts when needed
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development

Education, Experience & Certifications

• Class 5 Alberta driver's license - required
• Standard 1st Aid & AED - required
• Pool Level 1 - asset
• Building Level 1 - asset
• WHMIS - asset
• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma - asset

Abilities and Experience

• Ability to develop a high level of skill in pool and building operations - required
• Experience completing custodial duties and working with custodial equipment and supplies - asset
• Experience completing minor repairs and working with small hand tools - required
• Communicate clearly and understand instructions - required
• Able to work independently and reliably while unsupervised - required
• Ability to work in a team environment - required
• Able to complete repetitive tasks and conduct manual labour that includes heavy lifting - required
• Ability to work in variable conditions including hot environments - required
• Ability to work long shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays - required
• Experience in safe handling of cleaning chemicals and materials - asset
• Introductory computer skills working with Microsoft office programs (particularly Outlook), with the ability to create and edit a documents, utilize calendar functions, and send emails - required
• Experience working with pool mechanical systems - asset

Salary & Benefits:

• Full-time Temporary position until February 28, 2027
• 8.5 hours a day for 5 days (40 hours per week)
• Pay range for this role is $ 32.43 - $35.11 per hour
• Working hours may vary depending on operational needs, including evenings, weekends, and statutory holiday shifts.

Closing Date for Applications:

This posting will remain open until filled.