Parks Operator

City-of-Cold-Lak; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti Software Inc. is seeking a Parks Operator for the Community Services Department in Cold Lake, AB. This permanent, full-time role covers maintenance of city parks, fields and open spaces, including seasonal arena and ice maintenance and summer grass care.

Hours are rotating, with evenings, weekends and holidays; wage is $34.78 per hour under AUPE Local 118/016 collective agreement. The successful candidate will have a valid Class 3 license with Q endorsement and a clean record.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Driver’s license with Q endorsement and air brakes required.
• Municipal/government experience preferred (2 years).
• Equipment operator and maintenance training preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upkeep City parks, sports fields, and open spaces to a professional standard.
• General and specific maintenance for recreation assets across arenas, field houses, curling rinks, ice maintenance in winter, grass cutting, parks, open spaces, and golf course maintenance in summer.
• Respond to day-to-day maintenance needs and asset transitions for activities.
• Oversee, schedule and communicate with contractors regarding recreation asset maintenance.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal comms

Rotating shifts work

Safety conscious

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Class 3 Driver’s License with Q endorsement/Airbrakes

ARFP certificates for Arena Operator II and Parks & Sportsfield Operator II

Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract

Job description

With a population of approximately 17,500, Cold Lake is a city that offers a wealth of excitement, adventure and entertainment for all in any season. Hugging the southern shores of Alberta’s seventh largest lake, this recreational paradise can be accessed in summer and winter through western Canada’s largest inland marina. New housing, excellent educational facilities, a multipurpose recreational facility and a college are just a few of the highlights that truly make Cold Lake a community of choice.

Job Purpose & Responsibilities

This is a permanent, full-time position with the Community Services Department.

Reporting to the Parks Foreman, this position is responsible for:

• The maintenance and upkeep of all City parks, sports fields, and open spaces, and to ensure all recreation assets are kept to a professional standard.
• All general and specific maintenance for the day-to-day operations in all the City’s recreation assets ranging from: arena, field house, curling rink, and ice maintenance in the winter, to grass cutting, sports fields, parks, open space, and golf course maintenance in the summer.
• Responding to the day-to-day maintenance needs of all City recreation assets as well as the transitioning of these assets for various activities.
• Related duties may include overseeing, scheduling and communicating with contractors regarding matters relating to the maintenance and upkeep of the recreation assets.

Qualifications & Competencies

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Class 3 Driver’s License with Q endorsement/Airbrakes is required.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have minimum 2 years’ experience, preferably in a Municipal or other government setting.
• Equipment operator training, specific training as required, i.e. Playground Maintenance, Building Maintenance, etc.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• ARFP certificates for Arena Operator II and Parks & Sportsfield Operator II are considered an asset.
• Satisfactory annual Driver’s Abstract.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

More Details

We are looking for qualified candidates to fill two Parks Operator positions. The expected start date for one role is immediately dependent on the successful applicants avaliability. The second positions projected start date is January 11, 2027.

Hours of work are rotating shifts of 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays. The hourly wage for this position is $34.78 per hour.

This position is within the scope of AUPE Local 118/016, and as such you will be required to adhere to articles contained within the Collective Agreement.