The posting
Why work for the Town of Canmore? We have an exciting new opportunity to join our hard-working team of professionals as we serve the community and visitors at Elevation Place Facility. Be a part of group professional and dedicated individuals committed to achieving a high level of building operational standards and exceptional customer service. Position Overview: Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor and primarily working out of Elevation Place, the Facility Operator’s main responsibility is to ensure the smooth operations of this multi-use recreation facility. Responsibilities involve providing safe and efficient pool operations, keeping the facility clean, helping with room bookings and events, and some basic facility maintenance. The Facility Operator is responsible for the delivery of high quality custodial and maintenance services at the Canmore Elevation Place with a focus on teamwork, excellent customer service and good communication. In this role, you will take the lead in keeping the multi-use recreation facility clean, organized and welcoming for all users. This includes extensive custodial duties, providing safe and efficient pool operations, room bookings and events, basic maintenance tasks and providing exceptional customer service to our diverse clientele. Shifts are scheduled on weekends, evenings and holidays allowing for great work-life balance. Our ideal candidate will have a positive and self-motivated attitude, a dedication to quality customer service, and a strong work ethic. To be successful in this role you will need to have a technical/mechanical aptitude and a high standard for cleanliness, while being an advocate for working safely. Core Accountabilities:
Follows established standard operating procedures for pool chemicals, repairs and maintenance, custodial duties, building checks, boiler systems, and equipment operations Is knowledgeable about activities and services taking place in the Facility Safely and effectively uses the proper tools and equipment for each task, including proper storage and maintenance of those items Efficiently accesses information in the room booking software (Class) Introductory Microsoft Office skills Willingness to learn the duties of Facility Operators in other Town of Canmore facilities, and backfill their shifts when needed Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development
Education, Experience & Certifications
Class 5 Alberta driver’s license – required Standard 1st Aid & AED – required Pool Level 1 – asset Building Level 1 – asset WHMIS – asset High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma – asset
Abilities and Experience
Ability to develop a high level of skill in pool and building operations – required Experience completing custodial duties and working with custodial equipment and supplies – asset Experience completing minor repairs and working with small hand tools – required Communicate clearly and understand instructions – required Able to work independently and reliably while unsupervised – required Ability to work in a team environment - required Able to complete repetitive tasks and conduct manual labour that includes heavy lifting - required Ability to work in variable conditions including hot environments – required Ability to work long shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays – required Experience in safe handling of cleaning chemicals and materials – asset Introductory computer skills working with Microsoft office programs (particularly Outlook), with the ability to create and edit a documents, utilize calendar functions, and send emails – required Experience working with pool mechanical systems – asset
Salary & Benefits:
Full-time Temporary position until February 28, 2027 8.5 hours a day for 5 days (40 hours per week) Pay range for this role is $ 32.43 - $35.11 per hour Working hours may vary depending on operational needs, including evenings, weekends, and statutory holiday shifts.
Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until filled. How to Apply: Please click on the "Apply Now" link below and upload your cover letter and resume. To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:
Why you want to work as a Facility Operator for the Town of Canmore. What skills, experience, and (most importantly) attitude will you bring to enhance the team and enrich our community?
