Job Description

The Town of Ponoka is currently recruiting for a Casual Labourer to work in the Arena complex as part of the Parks, Recreation and Facilities department.

Position Summary

The Casual Labourer - Arena Complex provides general support in the daily operations, maintenance, and cleanliness of the facility. The Casual Labourer takes daily direction from the Arena & Sportsfield Foreman to ensure a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for the public, staff, and user groups.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Provide a safe environment for users of the Arena Complex.

Ensuring the schedule for the facility is followed.

Cleaning and maintaining all user areas including dressing rooms and washrooms.

Performing manual labour such as shoveling snow and sweeping.

Routine maintenance of the facility such as painting and general clean up.

Performing other duties as required.

Minimum Requirement

Preference will be given to those with general knowledge of arenas, previous janitorial experience and customer service experience.

Other

Valid Class 5 Driver's License

Satisfactory Driver's Abstract

Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

Competencies

Skills:

Excellent organizational skills, ability to set goals and work priorities.

Strong time management skills are essential.

Ability to work independently.

To be effective in this position, an individual will:

Demonstrate integrity: honesty, responsibility, and trustworthiness.

Display a strong commitment to serving the community.

Aim for excellence, striving for the highest quality in all that you do.

Be respectful to others and treat them the way you would want them to treat you.

Maintain transparency and open communication within the organization, as well as between the community and the Town's government.

Working Conditions

Varying levels of physical effort, including moderate lifting (up to 25 kg), sitting, walking, standing, pushing and pulling, reaching, and carrying.

May interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives.

Details pertaining to the physical demands of the position can be found in the Physical Demands Analysis included with the Town's Health & Safety Program.

Health and Safety

Provide our community with quality services in a responsible manner within a healthy environment.

Ensure the Town of Ponoka's health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices are followed in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

Recruitment

Position status: Temporary, part-time

days, evenings and weekends

Salary range: $17.86 - $20.70 per hour

Closing date: Open until suitable candidate found

Application: Access opportunity on www.ponoka.ca or www.indeed.ca to submit application information.

The Town of Ponoka thanks all applicants in advance, however, only those being considered will be contacted

Job Types: Casual, Seasonal
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: $17.86-$20.70 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-05