Recreation Operator Level I - Ongoing Posting

As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation.

At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible work environment that is tailored to each department. Our inclusive culture and values create a workplace where we welcome aspiring, driven and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect; that is the foundation of our organization. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow and accomplish great things together. We’re proud to foster a workplace culture built on dedication, teamwork, and genuine care. Our commitment to creating a positive environment is reflected in our employee feedback from the 2025 Employee Engagement Survey, with 92.8% of employees saying they enjoy their work, and 92.6% feeling equipped with the resources they need to stay safe on the job.

If you have a passion for building a better community and are ready to join the excitement, we’d love to hear from you!

The Opportunity:

As the Recreation Operator (1) you have the opportunity to help with maintenance, minor repairs and operational readiness of all recreation facilities, facilities that fosters individual and community well-being through a variety of leisure/recreation/wellness services. Those facilities include Genesis Place, Ron Ebbesen Twin Arenas, Plainsmen Arena, and all future recreational facilities. You will help monitor water chemistry and refrigeration plant, perform minor ice maintenance and custodial duties. A Recreation Operator (1) offers frequent customer service to recreation staff as well as the user groups and public.

Primary accountabilities include:
• Perform tasks as assigned by the Recreation Coordinator, Team Leader or designate
• Monitors pool systems and water quality:
a. Help monitor water chemistry
b. Help monitor controllers
c. Assist in monitoring water level
• Maintain ice quality and operate resurfacer:
a. Ice resurfacing
b. Edging
c. Assist in ice measurements
d. Assist in weekly ice maintenance
e. Assist in Ice removal at end of season
• Act as a mentor/trainer for Arena Attendants
• Engage in quality control and work standards
• Prepare facility and areas of the facility for special programs, events, and services
• Assist with minor repairs during facility shutdowns
• Perform snow removal, de-ice including sanding and salting
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), Alberta Health Standard and City of Airdrie Health & Safety practices
• Various cleaning:
a. Arena glass
b. Showers
c. Spectator glass
d. Players benches
e. Changerooms

You Bring:

• A minimum age of 18 years is required
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications
• Level I Pool Operator within 1 year of hiring
• Arena 1 (Recreation Facility Personnel), within 1 year of hiring
• Some recreation facility operations and maintenance experience
• High energy level and enjoy working in a fast paced, challenging and ever-changing environment
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving and ability to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exemplary customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to quickly align with shifting priorities, work assignments and timelines

We Offer:

Competitive compensation and the following benefits:
• EAP
• Annual adult Genesis Place pass

We believe connection and culture are the keys to our customer service. We do this through continuous learning, regular team building, and organizational social events so all employees have the knowledge to provide excellence in service to our community.

Additional Information:

This is an evening and weekend position, some shifts involving late nights. Recreation Operators will be expected to commit to a minimum of one evening shift and one weekend every two weeks.

This is an ongoing posting with interviews and hiring occurring simultaneously until the closing date listed.

Candidates must be able to perform physically demanding tasks and will regularly be required to lift, bend and kneel. Operators will work in varying temperatures and environmental conditions.

Starting wage will reflect the current certification and experience level.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a current, acceptable Criminal Records Check, including Vulnerable Sector, upon hire.

Next Steps:

Candidates are invited to apply online. We only accept resumes and additional application documents through our online recruitment system. In-person applications, email or other online forms will not be considered.

If you require an accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact us at careers@airdrie.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The City of Airdrie is committed to fostering a workplace culture where belonging, equity, accessibility, and diversity are deeply ingrained into all parts of the City, where employees feel they belong, are treated with respect, and where everyone can thrive and contribute to the City’s success.

Postings close at 10:00 PM MT (Mountain Time) on the closing date listed in the posting. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we are not able to accept late applications.

Please review the job competition carefully and be sure to attach any specifically requested documentation in the My Documents section of your application.

Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.

Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.