Salary: Level I: $25.72 Level II: $28.12 Level III: $30.79

Welcome to the City of 100 Hellos! We are a welcoming and inclusive community and one of the most culturally diverse communities in Alberta, with a population of 14,924 and another 11,000 in the surrounding area. We have a vibrant and friendly business community, a range of ethnic restaurants and a myriad of recreational opportunities. The Brooks Newell area offers a diverse landscape; we have pristine farms, beautiful lakes and a huge valley of hills and hoodoos!

Why work for the City of Brooks? For starters, you can take great pride in our organization, our positive work culture and our exceptional team of talented professionals who accomplish outstanding work each and every day for our citizens. You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that is professional, fun, dedicated and passionate about health and wellness. Our employees receive many benefits, some of which being, able to participate in gym memberships and educational opportunities. Please view our City of Brooks Careers Corner page for more details.

The City of Brooks requires a Recreation Operator I, II or III in the Recreation Services Department.

Job Details & Responsibilities:

As the Recreation Operator, you will be responsible for the operations and maintenance, including custodial duties, of both the JBS Canada Centre and Centennial Regional Arena. You will participate fully in all recreation activities including the operation of machinery, equipment and vehicles as required. You will also be responsible for all aspects of both arena operations and maintenance, including custodial duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Level I ($25.72 to $28.12 per hour)
  1. High School Diploma;
  2. Class 5 Driver's License;
  3. Clean Driver's Abstract;
  4. Standard First Aid and CPR;
  5. Minimum of one (1) to six (6) months of experience in maintenance operations;
  6. Arena Operator Level 1 Certification is an asset, and,
  7. Zamboni Ice Maintenance experience is an asset.
• Level II ($28.12 to $30.79 per hour)
  1. All requirements for Level I;
  2. Minimum of two (2) years' experience in maintenance operations;
  3. Arena Operator Level 2 Certification;
  4. Building Maintenance Level 1;
  5. Confined Space Certificate;
  6. Fall Protection Certification; and,
  7. Supervisory certification or experience.
• Level III ($30.79 to $33.73 per hour)
  1. All requirements for Level II;
  2. Minimum of four (4) years' experience in maintenance operations;
  3. Advanced Pool Operator Certificate;
  4. Building Maintenance 2 Certificate;
  5. Life Cycle Risk Management Certificate; and,
  6. Western Certification through Recreation Facility Personnel.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The City of Brooks offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with this position falling within the scope of the Collective Agreement between the City of Brooks and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1032.
• The 2024 salary range for this position is $25.72 to $33.73 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
• This is a full-time position with shift, weekend, and overtime hours of work.
• The Collective Agreement, including wages, can be found online at www.brooks.ca.
• Additionally, you will receive a free family membership to the JBS Canada Centre during your term of employment.

A clean criminal records check and a driver's abstract will be required before an offer of employment is presented to the successful candidate.

The City of Brooks thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.