Team Lead Park Maintenance - Groundskeeping - Full Time

AB
On-site
Posted Jul 22, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Team Lead is responsible for providing leadership and operational support for park maintenance and groundskeeping activities. This includes managing equipment, overseeing staff performance, and ensuring high standards of asset protection and safety.

Job details

About the Calgary Stampede! The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes our western heritage, cultures and community spirit with a vision to create a world-class, year-round gathering place for the community. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, the Stampede is one of the most respected volunteer-based organizations in the world governed by a Board of Directors with over 2,500 passionate volunteers and 1,200 year-round employees. As an organization that exists for the benefit of the community, inclusion and equity are woven into our core values of western hospitality, pride of place, integrity and commitment to the community. The world-class, year-round gathering place we have built for the community also welcomes visitors from around the world and those who are new to the local community. We know that blending diverse cultures with our long-standing traditions makes community spirit thrive. Position Summary The Team Lead Park Maintenance – Groundskeeping is a member of the Park and Facility Services Division. The Team Lead must possess a passion for groundskeeping and is responsible for assisting the Park Maintenance Supervisor - Groundskeeping - in providing leadership, operational support and asset protection, at a consistently high level and according to defined standards, to all internal and external stakeholders and guests in a dynamic operating environment. Responsibilities This role requires strong organization, leadership, customer service, and semi-skilled heavy manual labour work, which includes, but is not limited to: * Adhering to all safety and environmental protection programs, policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. * Maintaining green spaces, gardens and planters. * Contributing to new employee orientation and on boarding within the department. * Equipment operation, daily time sheet management and completion of service requests. * Supporting supervisors with performance management, mentorship, and training as well as providing input into performance reviews * Paperwork/administrative duties as required for audits, inspections and resource utilization * Other duties as assigned Qualifications The ideal candidate will be proactive, optimistic and have worked in a dynamic environment where they have experience delivering on multiple priorities and will hold the following qualifications: * Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license (non-GDL), with a minimum of one (1) year driving experience required * Horticulture or landscaping certification (C.H.T, LHAP, ISA or equivalent) * Minimum of two (2) years previous industry work experience * Minimum of two (2) years previous supervisory or leadership experience in the labour field * Minimum of two (2) years’ groundskeeping experience and related equipment experience including mowers, whips, chainsaws and ride-on mowers * Aptitude to perform heavy lifting and manual labour * Exceptional customer service, communication, problem solving, planning and time management skills * WHMIS Certification * Must have CSA approved steel toe work boots * Must be proficient in landscape plant and weed identification * Must be able to adapt quickly and shift priorities as operational needs evolve. Physical Demands * Frequent lifting upwards of 50 lbs with occasional lifting up to 75 lbs. * Pushing, pulling, crouching, bending, and reaching frequently. * Exposure to dust, fumes, gas, odors’, animal dander, bedding waste and variability of seasonal climate. * Physical and visual acuity is required. Benefits The Calgary Stampede offers a unique and exciting work environment, an excellent total compensation package and the opportunity for advancement and employee training. To Apply To apply, please submit your resume. All applicants are thanked in advance and advised that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least two years of supervisory and groundskeeping experience, along with a valid Class 5 driver's license. A professional certification in horticulture or landscaping is required, as is the ability to perform heavy manual labor.