Seasonal Grounds & Snow Operator — Banff Campus

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity; Banff; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Staff cafeteria and restaurantdiscount

Onsite fitness facility – first month*

Job summary

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is seeking a Seasonal Equipment Operator to maintain grounds, perform snow removal, and assist with landscape construction on campus. Responsibilities vary by season, prioritizing campus safety for visitors.

The role requires 2+ years in grounds work, knowledge of irrigation and tools, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. Union position under CUPE 4318 with 18.02–18.92 CAD/hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ professional grounds keeping/landscaping experience.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance, irrigation, landscape construction and tools/equipment operation.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Class “5” Alberta driver’s license.
• Able to perform strenuous physical work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform winter-related duties to ensure safe conditions on campus, including snow removal by hand, with small tools or light machines, sweeping and sanding sidewalks, and removing ice.
• Daily campus cleaning: emptying garbage, picking litter, weeding, mowing, raking leaves, tending beds, and tree maintenance.
• Operate small power tools: chainsaws, leaf blowers, snow blowers, sidewalk sweepers.
• Operate light to heavy equipment: tractors, skid-steers, and equipment for spraying, snow removal, sanding, mowing, planting, or transplanting trees and shrubs.
• In absence of Managers, make safety decisions based on weather conditions to ensure campus safety.
• Perform minor repairs on mobile equipment, small machines, and irrigation tools.
• Assist other trades and departments with signage, events setup/breakdowns, etc.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Landscape construction

Irrigation

Tools operation

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Chainsaws

Leaf blowers

Snow blowers

Tractors

Skid-steer

Job description

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is seeking a Seasonal Equipment Operator to maintain grounds, perform snow removal, and assist with landscape construction on campus. Responsibilities vary by season, prioritizing campus safety for visitors.

The role requires 2+ years in grounds work, knowledge of irrigation and tools, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. Union position under CUPE 4318 with 18.02–18.92 CAD/hour.