Outdoor Attendant

The Outdoor Attendant contributes to the maintenance and improvement of outdoor recreation opportunities for the residents of Strathcona County and other members of the public through manual labor and other tasks as operational experience is gained.  

This posting is for multiple hourly seasonal positions

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the turf, ice surface, and building conditions for hazards, maintenance, etc.  
• Prepare the facility for use by guests ensuring surroundings are safe and clean  
• Perform manual tasks required in feature sports fields and winter operations with the use of hand power tools and equipment (e.g. rakes, mops, brooms, snow shovels, ice chippers, etc.)  
• Learn the safe operation procedures of small equipment (e.g., backpack blowers, ATV’s, walk behind snowblowers)  
• Operate trucks up to and including one ton  
• Stock facility change rooms, washrooms and janitorial storage rooms with cleaning supplies as required  
• Monitor the safe and orderly conduct of recreational users on the turf, ice, and in buildings

Qualifications and Skills:

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations  
• Ability to build healthy rapport with coworkers  
• Perform duties in inclement weather, with possible exposure to severe weather conditions  
• Ability to communicate well with different audiences
• Completion of Grade 10  
• Previous experience as facility attendant or winter operations and outdoor rink maintenance is an asset  
• First Aid / CPR and AED training certificate is an asset  
• WHMIS Certificate is an asset

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits  
• Availability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays  

Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta.  Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, collaboration, and accountability.  

Why Join Strathcona County

• Competitive salary  
• Health and wellness spending account      
• Employee and family assistance program  
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities  
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace  

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.  

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.