Recreation Facility Operator I - Saville East

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta seeks a Recreation Facility Operator I for Saville East to manage daily ice and facility operations at Saville Community Sports Centre, Foote Field and Saville Tennis Centre. You will monitor ice maintenance, coordinate setup and teardown, and ensure safe, friendly service for users.

Based at South Campus, this in-person role requires flexibility across days, evenings, and weekends, with a focus on safety and high-quality facility conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required. Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, Recreation field is an asset.
• Must possess a valid Alberta Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s license.
• Must be able to provide a recent copy of a three-year driver’s abstract with no more than six demerits and/or two moving violations within the last two years.
• Current Intermediate First Aid, Level C CPR required (within 2 years).
• Police Information Check required.
• Curling Canada Ice Technician certificate is an asset.
• Experience in an ice technician role is an asset.
• Experience in sport and recreation multi-sport facilities, grounds maintenance is an asset.
• Forklift Operator Safety training course is an asset.
• Fall arrest training is an asset.
• Special skills like welding, carpentry and mechanics is an asset.
• Experience with Intelligenz Recreation Management Software, Google Apps, and Microsoft Office is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Install curling ice as directed by Recreation Facility Operations II and/or RFO Supervisor.
• Implements daily, weekly, monthly and annual ice maintenance procedures to ensure superior ice conditions.
• Monitors ice plant operation and reports changes to Supervisor.
• Perform opening and closing procedures for the Saville Community Sports Centre, Foote Field and Saville Tennis Centre as required.
• Implements all scheduled daily, weekly, monthly and annual maintenance requirements.
• Repairs and maintains nets, goal posts, clocks, scoreboards and other sport equipment.
• Maintains outdoor facilities including fields, courts and turf.
• Sets up and takes down equipment site amenities for outdoor events.
• Regularly monitors customer usage and delivers customer service to build positive relations.
• Onboard and train staff, coordinate casual staff during evenings and weekends.
• Represent CCR values and provide client-focused service.
• Adhere to health, safety and environment responsibilities as per policy.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Safety awareness

Event coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology or Recreation (asset)

Tools

Intelligenz Recreation Management Software

Google Apps

Microsoft Office

Curling Canada Ice Technician certificate

Job description

Recreation Facility Operator I - Saville East

Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 4252
• Job Category Art/Culture & Sport/Rec
• Posting Date 08/12/2026, 05:08 PM
• Apply Before 08/27/2026, 05:55 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)
• Grade 5
• Category Type Support Staff
• Position Type Support Staff - Regular
• College/Administrative Portfolio VP USOF
• Faculty/Department Campus Operations & Services
• Annual Salary Range $50,194.56 to $66,794.16

About the Job

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at South Campus, Edmonton.

The Recreation Facility Operator I is one of several full-time and approx. 4-6 casual staff reporting to the RFO Supervisor, Saville East/Foote Field. The Operator is responsible for the daily operation of Saville Community Sports Centre, Foote Field and the Saville Tennis Centre, including curling ice, tennis courts and sports fields. The Operator supports the safe, efficient and positive use of sport and recreation facilities managed by CCR. The Operator creates positive client experiences by interacting with clients as they monitor facility access and liaise with event supervisors, and by monitoring the safety and cleanliness of the facility during routine and regular facility inspections. The Operator creates a “presence” in the facility through highly visible facility monitoring.
The key job functions include ice preparation and maintenance, tennis court maintenance, general facility monitoring and maintenance, and event set-up and take-down. The Operator's daily activities include facility opening/closing (securing) procedures; equipment set up and take down; ice-preparation and maintenance, field maintenance, laundry service; operation, maintenance and repair of equipment, client interactions and casual staff coordination and leadership in accordance with the facility policies and procedures.

In addition, the RFO I will be assigned duties and coordination responsibilities in several task areas including hazard assessment, facility inspections, asset management, incident reporting and data collection and facility specific operational duties (fields, curling ice and dome operations). The Operator may be assigned the role of Supervisor on Duty on some shifts, requiring the Operator to interact with all staff within the facility, take a lead role in emergency management, safety and security of the building and assist in the resolution of conflicts that may arise. The fulfillment of these tasks is critical to the seamless operation of the building for safe, effective service to facility users. The RFO Supervisor may assign a greater number of duties in any area based on operational need. The Operator may be scheduled for standby shifts to support risk management of facility operations.

This position requires the ability to work a variable work schedule spanning 7 days a week in a rotating capacity working days, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Install curling ice as directed by Recreation Facility Operations II and/or RFO Supervisor.
• Implements daily, weekly, monthly and annual ice maintenance procedures to ensure superior ice conditions, these may include “cleaning”, “scraping”, “burning”, “re-flooding”, and “pebbling”.
• Monitors ice plant operation and reports changes to Supervisor.
• Perform opening and closing procedures for the Saville Community Sports Centre, Foote Field and Saville Tennis Centre as required.
• Implements all scheduled daily, weekly, monthly and annual maintenance requirements.
• Repairs and maintains all nets, goal posts, clocks, scoreboards and other sport related equipment in the facilities.
• Implements, daily, weekly, monthly and annual outdoor facility maintenance procedures to ensure superior facility conditions on outdoor tennis courts, artificial turf, natural grass fields, and track facilities. Duties may include - “grass cutting”, “top dressing and seeding”, “turf sweeping”, “field lining”, “garbage clean up”, or “power washing tennis courts”.
• Sets up and takes down equipment site amenities for all outdoor events.
• Regularly monitors customer usage of south campus sport and recreation facilities, delivering customer service techniques that build positive public relations and customer rapport.
• Assists with onboarding new staff and ongoing training for staff as required.
• Interacts with and supports casual staff members in all areas of South Campus sport and recreation facilities during evenings and weekends.
• Represent CCR values, engage in positive interactions with CCR and University colleagues, providing excellent client-focused service.
• Understands, fulfills, and promotes the health, safety and environment responsibilities identified in University policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required. Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, Recreation field is an asset.
• Must possess a valid Alberta Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s license.
• Must be able to provide a recent copy of a three-year driver’s abstract with no more than six (6) demerits and/or two (2) moving violations within the last two years.
• Current Intermediate First Aid, Level C CPR required (within 2 years).
• Police Information Check required.
• Curling Canada Ice Technician certificate is an asset.
• Experience in an ice technician role is an asset.
• Experience in sport and recreation multi-sport facilities, grounds maintenance (soccer fields, artificial turf, track and field facilities) is an asset.
• Forklift Operator Safety training course is an asset.
• Fall arrest training is an asset.
• Special skills like welding, carpentry and mechanics is an asset.
• Experience with Intelligenz Recreation Management Software, Google Apps, and Microsoft Office is an asset.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

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