Labourer II

Are you a hands-on individual who enjoys variety in your workday and takes pride in keeping community spaces clean, safe, and welcoming? The City of Edmonton’s Community Services department is looking for motivated Labourer II’s to join our Community Centres team. In this role, you will play a vital part in the daily rhythm of our facilities. Operating with a high degree of independence, you will ensure our spaces are prepared for rental groups, programs, and events. If you are physically fit, customer-service oriented, and ready to contribute to a positive experience for every visitor, we want to hear from you!

What will you do?

• Set up and take down equipment for facility events, rentals, programs and sports activities
• Maintain cleanliness of all storage areas, mechanical areas, electrical rooms, corridors, gymnasium, bleachers, multipurpose rooms, fitness centre, and running track areas
• Safely operate specialized and simple equipment, such as tool cats, floor scrubbers, and power tools, performing pre-task safety inspections.
• Participate in facility safety inspections
• Perform minor repairs on facility equipment and furniture
• Safely receive and store facility chemical and supply deliveries.
• Provide a security presence throughout the facility
• Provide excellent customer service, liaise with and assist customers with equipment and facility needs, assist external contractors with building sign-ins, and complete daily administrative checklists and incident reports.
• Assist custodial staff with overall facility cleanliness and sanitation of washrooms, shower rooms and locker rooms
• Create daily facility schedules to organize and prioritize your tasks for the day.
• Perform exterior site maintenance, including clearing snow and ice using shovels, blowers, or walk-behind equipment, and cleaning up debris on site.
• Inspect the building exterior for damage or vandalism, making minor repairs and escalating larger issues to the Crew Leader or Recreation Officer or trades personnel.
• Maintain appropriate facility and equipment maintenance documentation
• Perform the daily facility opening and closing procedures
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Grade 10 education or equivalent.

Assets

• Valid Standard First Aid certification.
• Previous experience working within a recreation or community facility setting.
• Demonstrated experience in a direct customer service role.

Skills required for success

• Independence & Problem Solving: Proven ability to work productively with minimal direct supervision and re-prioritize tasks dynamically as facility needs change.
• Communication & Service Excellence: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and respectfully with patrons, team members, and external collaborators.
• Technical & Digital Aptitude: Ability to safely operate mechanical/electrical equipment (following training) and comfortable navigating the Google Workspace suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets).
• Alignment to the City’s Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( )
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion.

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) or higher.
• Must be able to complete the physical demands of the role, including light to moderate physical effort, standing/walking for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work a variable schedule, which includes evenings and weekends.
• Possession of current Intermediate First Aid, CPR-C and AED certifications
• Applicants may be tested.

Work Environment

• This is a dynamic role where you will work both indoors and outdoors.
• You will experience a range of environmental conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures, precipitation (rain/snow), and dry or dusty environments.
• The role involves regular physical activity, exposure to mechanical/electrical hazards, and the handling of facility chemicals while using mandatory personal protective equipment (steel-toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.).
• Availability to attend events during the evenings and weekends will be required

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact View email address on ca.workus.org . Learn more about our benefits

Up to 3 temporary part-time ongoing and up to 2 permanent full-time positions

Hours of Work : 40 hours per week for permanent full-time;

Hours of work varies by location:

• Orange Hub: Tuesday to Saturday: 6:45 AM - 2:45 PM
• Central Lions Recreation Centre: Tuesday to Friday: 2:15 PM - 10:15 PM Saturday:8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Up to 20 hours per week for temporary part-time ongoing

Hours of work primarily evenings and weekends

• St. Francis Xavier Sports Centre
• Central Lions Recreation Centre

Salary Range : $25.935 - $34.208 (Hourly)

Recruitment Consultant : PG/RF

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.