Arena Attendant (Program Assistant)
About the role
Job Number:
J0925-1378
Job Type:
Temporary Part time
Employee Group:
Union Local CUPE 30
Job Category:
Public Works
Open Positions:
5
Date Posted:
October 6, 2025
Closing Date:
October 19, 2025
Salary:
$20.87 - $22.95/Hour
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Position Summary
Reporting to the Foreman, Parks Services, and working under the direction of the Parks and Arena Operators, the Arena Attendant performs maintenance and public relations duties within all outdoor and snow bank rinks to ensure that the facilities are readily available in an attractive, clean, safe, and presentable condition for public use.
Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
- Perform janitorial and preventative maintenance duties.
- Snow removal as required using hand and/or light powered operating equipment.
- Open, monitor and close outdoor rinks.
- Ensure all rules and regulations pertaining to the facilities are adhered to.
- Maintain positive public relations and provide assistance and information services to user groups and the public.
- Assisting Parks and Facility Operators with repair, fabrication, and maintenance duties and cleaning in order to meet customer service needs.
Qualifications
Candidates must have good organization, customer service and communication skills with a basic knowledge of cleanliness. Working knowledge and experience of the safe usage hand operated tools and snow removal equipment is essential. The ability to make practical, fair, and objective decisions pertaining to meeting customer needs, and performing facility and equipment operations and maintenance is required. This is a physically demanding position; incumbents will be required to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of adverse weather conditions. The number of hours of work per week may vary based on operational needs.
This position is within the scope of C.U.P.E. Local 30, and as such, you will be required to adhere to the articles contained within the Collective Agreement.
Hours of Work: Varying shifts, working a minimum of 15 hours per week including evenings, weekends and holidays
Duration: December 1, 2025 – March 2, 2026
Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.
The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Are you interested in this job?
About City of Fort Saskatchewan
The City of Fort Saskatchewan is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River.
Home to more than 20,000 people, the City proudly manages state of the art recreation, culture and historic amenities including 50 km of outdoor trails, a performing arts theatre and fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the 1875 – 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in historic downtown.
OUR CORE VALUES Our commitment to each other and our citizens …
RESPECT
- We treat others as we want to be treated, and value ideas and contributions.
- We work together to ensure our safety and well-being.
- We embrace sustainability so future generations can meet their needs.
INTEGRITY
- We earn trust and behave ethically.
- We are honest in all our interactions.
- We take responsibility for our actions, and follow through on our promises.
SERVICE
- We strive to serve our community equitably, and with enthusiasm.
- We commit to deliver quality service.
- We believe volunteerism is foundational to our community.
EXCELLENCE
- We forge a culture of strong communication and continuous improvement.
- We have a collective determination that what we do, we do well.
- We are innovative, results driven, and adaptable.
Arena Attendant (Program Assistant)
About the role
Job Number:
J0925-1378
Job Type:
Temporary Part time
Employee Group:
Union Local CUPE 30
Job Category:
Public Works
Open Positions:
5
Date Posted:
October 6, 2025
Closing Date:
October 19, 2025
Salary:
$20.87 - $22.95/Hour
Share
Position Summary
Reporting to the Foreman, Parks Services, and working under the direction of the Parks and Arena Operators, the Arena Attendant performs maintenance and public relations duties within all outdoor and snow bank rinks to ensure that the facilities are readily available in an attractive, clean, safe, and presentable condition for public use.
Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
- Perform janitorial and preventative maintenance duties.
- Snow removal as required using hand and/or light powered operating equipment.
- Open, monitor and close outdoor rinks.
- Ensure all rules and regulations pertaining to the facilities are adhered to.
- Maintain positive public relations and provide assistance and information services to user groups and the public.
- Assisting Parks and Facility Operators with repair, fabrication, and maintenance duties and cleaning in order to meet customer service needs.
Qualifications
Candidates must have good organization, customer service and communication skills with a basic knowledge of cleanliness. Working knowledge and experience of the safe usage hand operated tools and snow removal equipment is essential. The ability to make practical, fair, and objective decisions pertaining to meeting customer needs, and performing facility and equipment operations and maintenance is required. This is a physically demanding position; incumbents will be required to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of adverse weather conditions. The number of hours of work per week may vary based on operational needs.
This position is within the scope of C.U.P.E. Local 30, and as such, you will be required to adhere to the articles contained within the Collective Agreement.
Hours of Work: Varying shifts, working a minimum of 15 hours per week including evenings, weekends and holidays
Duration: December 1, 2025 – March 2, 2026
Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.
The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Are you interested in this job?
About City of Fort Saskatchewan
The City of Fort Saskatchewan is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River.
Home to more than 20,000 people, the City proudly manages state of the art recreation, culture and historic amenities including 50 km of outdoor trails, a performing arts theatre and fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the 1875 – 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in historic downtown.
OUR CORE VALUES Our commitment to each other and our citizens …
RESPECT
- We treat others as we want to be treated, and value ideas and contributions.
- We work together to ensure our safety and well-being.
- We embrace sustainability so future generations can meet their needs.
INTEGRITY
- We earn trust and behave ethically.
- We are honest in all our interactions.
- We take responsibility for our actions, and follow through on our promises.
SERVICE
- We strive to serve our community equitably, and with enthusiasm.
- We commit to deliver quality service.
- We believe volunteerism is foundational to our community.
EXCELLENCE
- We forge a culture of strong communication and continuous improvement.
- We have a collective determination that what we do, we do well.
- We are innovative, results driven, and adaptable.