Seasonal Grounds & Equipment Operator

Kinsley Power Systems; Banff; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing options

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Staff discounts

Onsite fitness

Job summary

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is seeking a Seasonal Equipment Operator (Seasonal Groundskeeper) to maintain campus grounds and perform landscape construction. This term position runs from October 2026 to March 31, 2027 with the possibility of extension, aligning with seasonal needs and safety.

Candidates should have two years of groundskeeping experience, knowledge of irrigation, and the ability to operate light to heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ professional groundskeeping/landscaping experience.
• Knowledge of irrigation, landscape construction, and tool operation.
• Class 5 Alberta driver’s license.
• Able to perform strenuous outdoor work in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping work including soil preparation, seeding, sodding, and planting.
• Maintain campus with mowing, gardening, litter removal and seasonal clean-up.
• Operate power tools such as chainsaws and snow blowers.
• Operate tractors, skid-steers and other equipment for grounds tasks.
• Make safety decisions during seasonal weather when managers are unavailable.
• Perform minor repairs on mobile equipment and assist other trades.
• Support events and campus operations as needed.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Equipment operation

Outdoor work in varying weather

Job description

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is seeking a Seasonal Equipment Operator (Seasonal Groundskeeper) to maintain campus grounds and perform landscape construction. This term position runs from October 2026 to March 31, 2027 with the possibility of extension, aligning with seasonal needs and safety.

Candidates should have two years of groundskeeping experience, knowledge of irrigation, and the ability to operate light to heavy equipment.