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Employment Opportunity – Recreation Operator

December 17, 2024

The Town of Hanna is seeking an experienced individual for the position of Recreation Operator in the Community Services Department. This position requires a team member who is adaptable, motivated, and enthusiastic.

Classification:  Recreation Operator 3
Reports to:  Community Services Foreman
Hours of Work:  40-hour work week, will include some shift work, evenings and weekends during fall and winter months.   Spring and summer 7:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Rate of Pay:  $26.85 – $31.13 per hour
Closing:  Jan 31, 2025 or until suitable candidate is found.

If you are hard working and enthusiastic, you might be a good fit with the Town of Hanna Community Services Department.

The Town of Hanna owns and operates several impressive community facilities, which include but isn’t limited to one ice skating arena, a 6 sheet curling rink, an outdoor swimming pool complete with waterslide, a multi-use facility (Centennial Place), numerous parks and sport fields, and a community centre.  Our facilities regularly host concerts, music events, trade shows, rodeos, conferences, and large tournaments as well as small and private events including birthday parties and club meetings.

The Community Services department is the team that ensures that both residents and visitors have an excellent experience from the moment they step into our recreation facilities until the second they unfortunately have to leave; we are looking for a new member to join this team.

As a Recreation Operator, you will ensure that the Town of Hanna facilities are safe and clean, and you will engage in making small repairs to minor deficiencies as they arise from regular wear and tear. Your enthusiasm and excellent communication and customer service skills will ensure users are always smiling. As an added perk, you’ll get to drive the Olympia!

If you are looking for a career that will make a positive difference in your community, apply for this permanent, full-time, position.  A typical work week will be 40-hours with some occasional overtime, including daytime, evening, and weekend shifts to ensure our recreation facilities are open and sparkling for all ages. The Town offers a competitive salary and a full benefits package, which includes health and retirement plans. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D;
  • Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License;
  • First Aid, CPR & WHMIS Certifications are preferred;
  • Ability to comprehend and carry out written and verbal instructions.
  • Strong physical capability;
  • Commitment to working in a team environment;
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills;
  • Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times; and
  • Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and requirements for the maintenance and upkeep of buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment.
  • Knowledge of Windows 11 and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel in a collaborative file server environment is required.

Additional experience or education considered to be an asset:

  • Experience working in maintenance operations
  • Tree Pruning training
  • AARFP Building Maintenance Certification
  • AARFP Arena Operator Level 1/2
  • AARFP Swimming Pool Operator Level 1/2
  • Pesticide Applicator Certification
  • CSA Playground Certification

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance, repair and use of equipment – mowers, ice resurfacer, skid steer etc.
  • Facility maintenance including, but not limited to, painting, repairing, groundskeeping and irrigation, working with various hand tools, monitoring public safety and security, and removing snow from parking lots and sidewalks, minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
  • Janitorial maintenance including washrooms, dressing rooms, maintaining janitorial equipment like floor scrubber, collecting and removing garbage and litter from facilities and grounds;
  • Special event setups and teardowns including setting up tables, chairs, staging etc;
  • Summer duties will be focused upon outdoor parks, sports and pool facilities with the same attention to detail and care. 
  • Winter duties will be primarily arena based with focus on assisting users and on ice maintenance, edging, recordkeeping etc;

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and a detailed resume to:
ATTN:  Application – Community Services Operator
Town of Hanna,
Box 430 302 2 Avenue West
Hanna, AB  T0J 1P0  or
Submit confidentially online at https://hanna.ca/contact-us

This posting will close on January 31st, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. if a suitable candidate is found.

All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.