Job Description

About the Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes our western heritage, culture and community spirit with a vision to create a world-class, year-round gathering place for the community. Exemplifying the theme “We’re Greatest Together”, the Stampede is one of the most respected volunteer-based organizations in the world governed by a Board of Directors with over 2,500 passionate volunteers and 1,200 year-round employees.

As an organization that exists for the benefit of the community, inclusion and equity are woven into our core values of western hospitality, pride of place, integrity and commitment to the community. The world-class, year-round gathering place we have built for the community also welcomes visitors from around the world and those who are new to the local community. We know that blending diverse cultures with our long-standing traditions makes community spirit thrive.

Position Summary

As a member of the Parks & Facility Services team, the Park Maintenance Operator provides specialized, skilled, heavy manual labour involving the use of hand and/or common labouring tools and through the operation of specialized heavy motorized equipment to support the general maintenance and improvement projects of the park and buildings. As well, this team supports the setup, running, and move-out of most events occurring on Stampede Park year-round.

The Park Maintenance Operator positions available is a casual-part-time position that will require the successful candidate to work flexible hours throughout the week.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this role include skilled, heavy manual labour and equipment operation of a specialized nature which includes but is not limited to:

• Operating heavy equipment including skid steers, forklifts, grader, articulating loader, tandem dump truck, mobile elevated work platforms, street sweepers and large John Deere tractors (Above 70 HP).
• Operators are required to exercise superior judgment when operating equipment / tools / machinery that possesses complex controls.
• Directing employees, as required, around the work site and equipment, ensuring a safe, effective and efficient work flow.
• Completing daily logs as directed, which may include vehicle inspections, signing out vehicles, fuel, and vehicle maintenance forms. All forms are on digital applications.
• As workload requires: drive a water truck, occasional lifting and carrying of materials, operate vacuum trailer, forklift, gooseneck triaxle trailer, and skid steer.
• Providing assistance with general maintenance and construction projects when necessary.
• This position is a non-standard work week consisting of 8-hours shifts, 0-44 hours/week, evening and weekend shifts are rotational.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be proactive, optimistic and have worked in a dynamic environment where they have experience delivering on multiple priorities and will hold the following qualifications:

• Have and maintain a valid Class 3 driver’s license with Air Brake Endorsement. (training may be provided for ideal candidate with a minimum of 5 years driving experience with a Class 5 license)
• Preference given to candidates with 3-5 years forklift and/or relative equipment experience.
• Highly skilled operation of unique machines involving complex controls and working to close tolerances.
• Exceptional guest service skills.
• High attention to detail.
• WHMIS Certification.
• NSC driver status is preferred (will train if required).

Benefits

The Calgary Stampede offers a unique and exciting work environment, an excellent total compensation package and the opportunity for advancement and employee training.

To Apply

To apply, please submit your resume via the “Apply now” button on the top right.

All applicants are thanked in advance and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.