CASUAL - Recreation Assistant Labourer

Job summary

The Recreation Assistant Labourer is responsible for the general maintenance of recreation facilities, parks, and greenspaces, including ice maintenance and arena operations. Additionally, the role involves implementing recreation programming and providing administrative support as needed.

Job details

The City of Dawson is seeking applications for CASUAL Recreation Assistant Labourer. The position is responsible for assisting with the general maintenance of recreation facilities, parks and greenspaces, implementing recreation programming and administrative support. Duties include but are not limited to: attending to the arena during hours of operation, ice maintenance and tasks associated with the care and upkeep of parks, playgrounds, trails and facilities, assisting in recreation programming and office work when required. This CASUAL position will be from October 2026 to April 2027. Please submit your resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating the qualifications outlined below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Qualifications: Grade 12 or GED Experience with participant supervision Experience with landscaping and lawn care equipment Experience in light maintenance duties, such as painting and carpentry Computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Ability to resolve conflict and foster unity Ability to work effectively as part of a team, receive direction and work independently Discretion, tact, compassion, good judgment and cultural sensitivity Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff, and the public Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends Ability to maintain confidentiality Standard First Aid and CPR Level C and AED Training WHIMS Conditions of employment: Clear RCMP Criminal Reference and Vulnerable Sector Check Valid Drivers Licence; A job description is available upon request. Closing Date: This posting will remain open until the position is filled however, applications received before 2pm on Friday September 11, 2026 will be given first consideration. Salary & Benefits: This is a Union position, salary and benefits shall be in accordance with the Collective Agreement. The position is classified as level 1 with a salary of $25.88 to $31.06 based on experience, with evening, weekend and holiday work required. For more information about this position please email: [email protected]

What you’ll do

The Recreation Assistant Labourer is responsible for the general maintenance of recreation facilities, parks, and greenspaces, including ice maintenance and arena operations. Additionally, the role involves implementing recreation programming and providing administrative support as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Grade 12 diploma or GED and have experience in participant supervision, landscaping, and light maintenance tasks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication skills, and valid certifications such as First Aid, CPR, and a driver's license are required.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Facility maintenance
• Ice maintenance
• Landscaping
• Lawn care
• Painting
• Carpentry
• Participant supervision
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication skills
• Conflict resolution
• Teamwork
• First Aid
• CPR
• WHMIS
• Administrative Support
• Tactfulness
• Supervision
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Compassion
• Automated External Defibrillator
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Confidentiality
• Lawn Care
• Cultural Sensitivity

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Government & Public Sector
• Trades
• Administrative
• Recreation Assistant
• Recreation / Activities Worker
• Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders
• Recreation Workers