Seasonal Parks Operator (Fall/Winter)

Town of Strathmore; Strathmore; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free recreation facilities access

Job summary

Town of Strathmore is seeking a Seasonal Parks Operator to maintain outdoor amenities and contribute to the beauty and usability of Strathmore parks. The role is outdoors across varying weather conditions and requires hand and power tool use.

This seasonal position runs September through December 31, 2026, with a typical 40-hour week and potential on-call rotations in winter. Candidates should have Grade 12 or equivalent and an Alberta Driver’s License with a clean abstract.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Alberta Driver’s License with a clean drivers abstract.
• Ability to operate various maintenance equipment and tools.
• Previous parks/landscaping experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outdoor amenities and contribute to Strathmore's park quality.
• Operate hand and power tools and work with various maintenance equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying weather; be available for fall/winter season.
• Be in an on‑call rotation for winter months, ending Dec 31, 2026 (potential extension).

Skills

Driver's license

Operate equipment

Safety mindset

Team player

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Do you have a passion for hands-on work and enjoy working outside? Looking to explore and gain experience working for a municipality maintaining our beautiful Strathmore parks? Keep reading!

Strathmore is seeking a Seasonal Parks Operator for our fall/winter season; September – December 31st, 2026.

Why Join Us?

• Free access to Town-owned recreation facilities, including the pool, arena, fitness centre, and walking track.
• Work hard, have fun, and be part of a great team! In Operations, we take pride in the work we do, but we also believe there should be plenty of fun—and usually food—along the way.
• Build your resume with valuable municipal experience. Gain hands‑on experience in a municipal environment, develop practical skills, and learn to safely operate a variety of equipment while contributing to services that make a difference in the community.

What You’ll Do:

Reporting to the Parks Supervisor, the Seasonal Parks Operator will play an integral role in maintaining outdoor amenities and making Strathmore a beautiful and enjoyable place for all who live here and visit us. This role will work primarily outdoors, in varying weather conditions. The work can be physically demanding, and requires daily usage of hand and power tools, handling of chemicals, and operation of work vehicles. This seasonal role requires candidates to be available to work the fall/ winter season, with the ability to be in an on‑call rotation for the winter months, ending on December 31st, 2026 (with a possibility to extend pending budget approval).

Hours:

The work week is typically Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week and may include weekend and statutory holiday coverage shifts, as required.

Successful applicants will demonstrate on their resume:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Alberta Driver’s License with a clean drivers abstract
• Ability to operate various maintenance equipment and tools
• Previous parks/landscaping experience considered an asset

In the interview, we will be looking for you to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to prioritize safe-work practices
• A positive attitude a strong work ethic
• Reliability, accountability, and a commitment to showing up ready to contribute
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely, independently, with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• A customer-service mindset when interacting with residents and coworkers

This competition will close at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026.

The Town of Strathmore thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

This posting is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job ad is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.