Parks Operator

@ City of Cold Lake

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Cold Lake, Alberta

$34.78/hr2+ years experience

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Overview

City of Cold Lake is hiring two full-time Parks Operators in its Community Services Department. The work covers maintenance of parks, sports fields, open spaces and recreation facilities, in winter (ice, arena and curling rink) and summer (grass cutting, sports fields, golf course). Hours are rotating 40-hour shifts including evenings, weekends and statutory holidays, at $34.78 per hour.

Pay:

$34.78 an hour

Responsibilities:

Maintain parks, sports fields and open spaces
Maintain arena, curling rink and ice in winter
Maintain golf course and grass in summer
Respond to day-to-day recreation asset maintenance needs
Oversee and schedule contractors

Requirements summary:

High school diploma or equivalent
Class 3 licence with Q endorsement and airbrakes
Minimum 2 years experience, preferably municipal
Equipment operator training
Exceptional written and verbal communication
ARFP certificates considered an asset

Tools & skills

grass cutting equipment

Source and dates

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Employer posting date: 2026-11-04
First seen by our source: 2026-11-05
Source record updated: 2026-11-05

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Job details

Seniority	Entry level
Department	General labour
Experience	2+ years
Hours per week	40
Schedule	day, evening, holidays, weekends
Travel	air: none · ground: minimal
Work setting	Outdoors, Plant or factory
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical high · computer low
Languages	English
Licences & certifications	Airbrakes, ARFP Arena Operator II, ARFP Parks & Sportsfield Operator II
Driver’s licence	required
Background checks	criminal record, driving record
Education	High school (required)

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City of Cold Lake

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Job description

About Us

With a population of approximately 17,500, Cold Lake is a city that offers a wealth of excitement, adventure and entertainment for all in any season. Hugging the southern shores of Alberta’s seventh largest lake, this recreational paradise can be accessed in summer and winter through western Canada’s largest inland marina. New housing, excellent educational facilities, a multipurpose recreational facility and a college are just a few of the highlights that truly make Cold Lake a community of choice.

Job Purpose & Responsibilities

This is a permanent, full-time position with the Community Services Department.

Reporting to the Parks Foreman, this position is responsible for:
- The maintenance and upkeep of all City parks, sports fields, and open spaces, and to ensure all recreation assets are kept to a professional standard.
- All general and specific maintenance for the day-to-day operations in all the City’s recreation assets ranging from: arena, field house, curling rink, and ice maintenance in the winter, to grass cutting, sports fields, parks, open space, and golf course maintenance in the summer.
- Responding to the day-to-day maintenance needs of all City recreation assets as well as the transitioning of these assets for various activities.
- Related duties may include overseeing, scheduling and communicating with contractors regarding matters relating to the maintenance and upkeep of the recreation assets.

Qualifications & Competencies

- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Class 3 Driver’s License with Q endorsement/Airbrakes is required.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have minimum 2 years’ experience, preferably in a Municipal or other government setting.
- Equipment operator training, specific training as required, i.e. Playground Maintenance, Building Maintenance, etc.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- ARFP certificates for Arena Operator II and Parks & Sportsfield Operator II are considered an asset.
- Satisfactory annual Driver’s Abstract.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

More Details

We are looking for qualified candidates to fill two Parks Operator positions. The expected start date for one role is immediately dependent on the successful applicants avaliability. The second positions projected start date is January 11, 2027.

Hours of work are rotating shifts of 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays. The hourly wage for this position is $34.78 per hour.

This position is within the scope of AUPE Local 118/016, and as such you will be required to adhere to articles contained within the Collective Agreement.

How to Apply

- Submit a detailed resume including qualifications and past and present work experience.
- Include a cover letter describing your experience and abilities with respect to the above listed qualifications.
- Copies of any relevant certifications.

This position will remain open until the successful candidate is found.

The City of Cold Lake appreciates receiving applications from all qualified individuals; however only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.