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Recreation Facilities Foreman

Wetaskiwin
Posted Date: February 2, 2023
Closing Date: March 13, 2023
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Job Description

The County of Wetaskiwin is seeking a Recreation Facilities Foreman to assist the Director of Leisure & Community Services in coordinating, overseeing and implementing the maintenance and enhancement of recreation and parks facility operations, managing capital redevelopment projects and ensuring awareness and adherence to safety legislation and best practices for the operation of facilities. This position will supervise the operation and maintenance of all County campgrounds and is responsible in the daily operation and maintenance of the Winfield Arena in coordinating ice maintenance, ice scheduling and billing, general maintenance of equipment and janitorial duties.
This is a term position commencing approximately April 10, 2023 with a proposed end date of October 25, 2024. Hours of work will be varied; expectation will be minimum 40 hours per week. A Criminal Record Check will be required for the successful applicant.

The successful candidate will possess:

  • Standard First Aid, WHIMS and CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 2 months
  • Knowledge of municipal government, facility operations, maintenance, and supervision is required
  • Strong communication, organizational and time management skills and the ability to work alone and/or cooperatively in a team environment are required
  • Experience in operating various power and hand tools and various heavy equipment
  • Mechanically inclined with the ability to perform minor maintenance on equipment
  • Physical ability and dexterity to perform a variety of manual tasks (heavy lifting, squatting, bending, twisting and climbing). Work may need to be performed with exposure to outdoor elements
  • The ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
  • Promote a health and safety culture through orientation of new staff and continuous education of the established safety programs. Plan, prepare and deliver daily tailgate safety meetings, hazard identification and mitigation as required

Required Education & Experience:

  • A minimum of three (3) years of parks and facilities operations experience
  • Arena Operator Level 2 (Recreational Facility Personnel or the ability to obtain within 1 year) would be an asset
  • A valid Class Five (5) Alberta Operator’s License is required
    Desired Education:
  • Have or be willing to obtain Playground Inspection Certificate

The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 offers a competitive salary grid and a strong corporate culture.

How to Apply
Qualified candidates are asked to submit their cover letter and resume by 12:00 noon, Monday, March 13, 2023, to:
Barb Wolter, Executive Assistant
Box 6960 Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 2G5
Fax: 780-352-3486 |Email: bwolter@county10.ca
or submit online at http://www.county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca/Jobs.aspx
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association would like to acknowledge the First Nations, the Métis, the Inuit and all of the people across Alberta who share a history and a deep connection with this land. We dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.