Labour/Operator 1 - Parks and Recreation

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Reporting to the Parks and Recreation Foreman, and working within a team environment, this full-time permanent position (40 hours per week) is responsible for duties related to the Community Services Department including:

  • Arena facility operation, maintenance, and custodial duties
  • Park and greenspace maintenance
  • Public Relations
  • Equipment operation, such as ice resurfacing equipment, grass cutting equipment, tractors, etc.
  • General municipal department support
  • Supervision of seasonal staff
  • Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will demonstrate most of the following skills/abilities:

  • Experience in the operation of a wide variety of equipment & vehicles. Must have a valid class 5 Driver’s License
  • Demonstrated people skills
  • Basic mechanical skills
  • Experience or aptitude for turf management, or horticulture
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Physical fitness, able to lift 50lbs, extended periods of walking/standing

Other requirements:

  • Acceptable RCMP Security Clearance Check
  • Provide a current Driver’s Abstract as a condition of employment
  • Requires Level 1 Certification in Arena Operations and Parks & Sportsfields Operations through Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel within one year of employment commencement

Salary Grid Range: $55,399 - $70,098 annually.

 This position requires availability for regular shift work including evenings and weekends.

Applications will be accepted until midnight on July 29, 2022.

 For further information and to submit application email:

Director of Community Services
Town of Vermilion
5021- 49th Avenue
Vermilion, AB T9X 1X1