Seasonal Parks Operator (Summer)

Seasonal Parks Operator (Summer)
Full Time - Term (40 Hrs/Week)
Competition TOS2026-02

Strathmore is hiring!

Do you have a passion for hands-on work and enjoy working outside? Looking to explore and gain experience working for a municipality maintaining our beautiful Strathmore parks? Keep reading!

Strathmore has multiple exciting opportunities for Seasonal Parks Operators for our summer season (May 4, 2026 – August 28, 2026).

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to attend team building events
• Free access to Town-owned recreation facilities, including pools, arena, and fitness centre with walking track
• Opportunity to work with an excellent group of people who promote great culture
• Gain experience while working with different types of equipment and at different types of events

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Parks Supervisor, the Seasonal Parks Operator will play an integral role in maintaining outdoor amenities and making Strathmore a beautiful and enjoyable place for all who live here and visit us. This role will work primarily outdoors, in varying weather conditions. The work can be physically demanding, and requires daily usage of hand and power tools, handling of chemicals, and operation of work vehicles. This seasonal role requires candidates to be available to work the entire summer season, ending on August 28th, 2026.

Are you interested? Read the full job description here.

Hours:

The work week is typically Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week and may include weekend and statutory holiday coverage shifts, as required. Due to Civic events, it is mandatory that all Parks Operators be available to work on Canada Day and the Heritage Day long weekend.

Successful applicants will demonstrate on their resume:

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Current Class 5 Alberta Driver’s Licence, with clean Driver’s Abstract
• Ability to operate various maintenance equipment and tools
• Can work independently, and also cooperatively in a team environment
• Strong communication skills
• Previous parks/landscaping experience considered an asset

In the interview we will be looking for the following competencies:

• Ability to prioritize safe-work practices
• Ability to contribute to team cohesion and success
• Examples of past experience working independently, with minimal supervision

Application:

Please submit a cover letter and complete resume of experience and qualifications, quoting Competition TOS2026-02 to: careers@strathmore.ca.

This competition will close at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

This posting is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job ad is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.