Labourer II - Outdoor Rinks

Njoyn; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Training & development opportunities

Family facility discounts 50%

Job summary

Njoyn is seeking a Labourer II in Fort Saskatchewan to support the Public Works Department's outdoor rinks and snow bank facilities. Responsibilities include ice maintenance, equipment operation, data collection on rink usage, and ensuring facilities are secured per schedules.

The role emphasizes safe work practices, ability to work in varied weather, and adherence to the CUPE Local 30 collective agreement. Varying shifts total 40 hours per week through the season, with competitive wages.

Qualifications

• Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of snow removal and ice making operations.
• Ability to make practical, fair decisions and operate equipment safely.
• Physically demanding role; exposed to adverse weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform ice maintenance to provide a clean, smooth, clearly marked, level ice surface.
• Ensure outdoor and snow bank rink rules are followed.
• Inspect and service vehicles and equipment daily; report issues to Foreman.
• Operate light/medium equipment for rinks, sidewalks, trails and open spaces.
• Use handheld power tools like edger, ice resurfaces, snow blowers, shovels.
• Collect data on public rink usage and janitorial duties as required.
• Lock/unlock facilities per schedules, policies and procedures.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Vehicle operation

Light equipment operation

Job description

Reporting to the Foreman, Parks Services, the Labourer II position performs a wide variety of work functions within the outdoor rinks and snow bank rinks and other duties within the Public Works Department. The position uses safe work practices and procedures to carry out assigned tasks and contributes to the overall effectiveness of the work team.

Responsibilities

• Perform ice maintenance duties to provide a clean, smooth, clearly marked, level ice surface that is available when required by the public and user groups.
• Ensure all rules and regulations pertaining to the outdoor and snow bank rinks are adhered to.
• Performing pre-equipment inspections and servicing of vehicles and equipment at the end of each day, reporting mechanical problems to the Foreman.
• Operation of light and medium duty equipment in a safe and efficient manner used in the maintenance of the outdoor rinks and snow bank rinks, sidewalks, trails and open spaces.
• Operation of handheld power tools (power edger, ice re-surfaces, snow blowers, edger, shovels).
• Responsible for collection of data on public usage within the outdoor and snow bank rinks and janitorial services as required.
• To ensure facilities are unlocked, and/or secured in accordance to all schedules, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have an Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License and a High School Diploma. General knowledge of industry practices used in the areas of snow removal operations and ice making is required. The ability to make practical, fair and objective decisions pertaining to meeting customer needs, and performing facility and equipment operations and maintenance is essential. This is a physically demanding position; incumbents will be required to work in a variety of adverse weather conditions.

This position is within the scope of C.U.P.E. Local 30, and as such, you will be required to adhere to the articles contained within the Collective Agreement. The successful candidate will be required to provide a current Driver’s Abstract at time of interview.

Hours of Work: Varying shifts, working 8 hours per day (40 hours per week)

Duration: November 16, 2026 – March 26, 2027 AND December 14, 2026 – March 26, 2027

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to a positive and collaborative work environment, we offer the following:

• Competitive wages
• Training/education and professional development opportunities
• 50% discount for you and your family to applicable City facilities

Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.