Arena Attendant / Labourer II Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 55491)

Description

Are you looking for a dynamic role where you can help keep Edmontonians active and connected? The Community Recreation and Culture Branch is looking for dedicated and safety-minded individuals to join our team as Arena Attendants / Labourer IIs. In this role, you will play a key part in providing exceptional recreational spaces for our community. If you enjoy a mix of physical work, independent problem-solving, and interacting with the public, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact on our city's daily recreation. 

As an Arena Attendant / Labourer II, you will be responsible for ensuring excellent, safe, and clean playing surfaces across 20 arenas and 7 field facilities. This position balances specialized ice and athletic field maintenance with essential custodial duties to ensure our facilities meet top-tier standards. You will independently plan and prioritize your daily tasks to align with scheduled facility bookings and user needs. Acting as a friendly point of contact, you will support visitors, answer questions, and build positive relationships with facility users. Safety is a top priority, and you will actively participate in environmental and safety programs to maintain a secure environment for everyone. 

What will you do?

• Perform quality ice resurfacing using specialized equipment like Olympia or Zamboni machines, including hand and power edging
• Flood, build, and maintain high-quality ice surfaces, and safely remove ice when required
• Maintain natural and artificial sports fields through tasks such as mowing, irrigation, cleaning, grooming, and snow removal
• Complete detailed custodial duties, including sweeping, mopping, cleaning, and restocking washrooms, dressing rooms, showers, bleachers, and arena glass
• Provide courteous customer service, support facility users with concerns, and manage the signing out of dressing room keys
• Adhere to standard operating procedures, complete monthly safety inspections, and participate in Hazard Assessment reviews to ensure a safe workspace
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• An interest in or knowledge of arena and field facilities maintenance

Assets: 

• Experience operating ice resurfacing equipment (Olympia or Zamboni)
• Familiarity with WHMIS, Enviso, or specialized driver safety training
• Experience maintaining diverse sports surfaces like rubber tracks, shale tracks, or artificial turf

Skills required for success:

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with facility users and collaborators
• Excellent time management skills to balance maintenance tasks with high-detail cleaning duties
• Ability to work effectively in an independent manner while contributing to a productive team environment
• Ability to understand and execute clear verbal and written instructions and maintain simple records
• Knowledge of safety precautions, hazards, and protective equipment associated with manual labour and facility operations
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Ability to perform heavy manual labour and lift up to 50 lbs with assistance
• Willingness to work under various environmental conditions, including extreme hot/cold temperatures and precipitation
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection
• Requirements to work shift work, split shifts, and periods of working alone
• Hire is dependent on Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
• Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) or higher. Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Possession of current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certifications
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• This position involves working across various City of Edmonton arenas and sports field facilities. You will experience a vibrant, active environment that moves between indoor ice rinks and outdoor sports fields
• The role requires significant physical effort, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting in environments that can be cold, humid, or dusty
• You will often work independently, handling time-sensitive schedules while interacting directly with diverse groups of community recreation enthusiasts
• Shift work requirements - 0 to 39 hours per week. Shifts may range from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Must be available to work Saturdays
• Availability to attend events during the evenings and weekends is 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 employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 15 ongoing part-time positions 

Hours of Work:  Up to 39 hours per week

Salary Range: $25.935  - $34.987 (Hourly)

Recruitment Consultant: PG/RF

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

Classification Title: Arena Attendant/Labourer II
Posting Date: Jun 26, 2026
Closing Date: Jul 10 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 15 - Casual Ongoing Part-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: Community Services
Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)

 Apply on company website