Job Description

About Spark

TELUS Spark Science Centre (Spark), a registered educational charity, exists to entertain and inspire people of all ages through creative encounters with science, engineering, technology, math, and art. Spark exists to lift people up with the power of curiosity through creative encounters with science!

Calgary's science centre is a pioneer in science entertainment and programming, with roots dating back to 1967. Home to one of Western Canada's largest dome theatre, the Digital Immersion Gallery, VR experiences, and innovative spaces like Steven's Lab, where interactive experiments unfold before your eyes. From the robot-dog Flint to Canada's first robot-coa5ter, R05iE, and a 15-acre park surrounding the science of the developing brain, Spark is a hub for creative encounters.

Position Overview

Spark is currently recruiting for a part-time, hourly General Labourer. The General Labourer reports directly to the Manager of Operations. This person will assist the building operators with all building operations including outside ground maintenance, and general and preventative maintenance for the property. The building is a LEED Gold building equipped with:

Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS) capable of operating on 100% outdoor air

Heat recovery heat wheels and heat pipes

Chilled water & heated overhead radiant panels

Dry cooler and mechanical screw chiller

High efficient condensing boilers

Rainwater capture for flushing toilets & urinals

Over 1.5 Mwh solar generation

New Building Automation System

Shift schedule:

Flexible schedule. Will be Wednesday to Sunday. Hours will be scheduled between 11 am to 11 pm with a week's notice of changes.

Key Responsibilities

Operate and maintain grounds, including but not limited to, lawn care, trees and shrubs, snow and ice removal.

Assist Building Operators with maintenance of the building.

Perform preventative maintenance and regular repairs.

Assist with checking, maintaining chilled, and boiler water treatment.

Assist contractors and service personnel.

Maintain the building in "showroom" condition at all times.

Ensure personal and team activities are aligned with business and strategic goals of Spark as a whole.

Model high performance, flexibility and kindness in a rapidly changing growth environment.

Other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications & Knowledge

Basic skills with hand tools, power tools.

Basic painting skills.

Basic landscape and snow removal skills.

Strong work ethic.

A proven track record of adding value to an organization's culture and initiatives.

A positive attitude!

Desire to work on a high-performing team with a continuous upgrading culture to achieve high impact results. Fluidity and a desire to work hard and grow are essential.

Attention to detail.

Ability to maintain a clean work area and organize tools.

Able to work indoor and outdoor.

Willingness to learn and adapt to change.

Closing Date:

Open until the right candidate is found.

We thank all applicants for their interest

. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, people of colour, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Spark, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace so if you are excited about this role please apply! An excitement and passion for science can go a long way here so you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Spark.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Work Location: In person