Recreation and culture services are important and essential to a thriving community, contributing to the health and wellbeing of our citizens, and our facilities, spaces, programs and events are also important drivers of economic activity. The Recreation and Culture department serves as a facilitator in ensuring the provision of sport, recreation and culture services to the community of Lethbridge through direct and/or indirect delivery with various community partnerships.

The Recreation and Culture Department is accepting applications for up to ten (10) seasonal term employees for the position of Recreation & Culture Caretaker. These positions will be primarily responsible for carrying out custodial/maintenance duties at facilities located in our premiere picnic shelters and/or arena facilities.

STATUS: Seasonal

HOURS OF WORK: 0-40 hours per week; shiftwork required including days, evenings, and weekends.

PAY RATE: $32.43 per hour

POSITIONS: Up to 10 positions available

In this role, you will:

• Primarily be responsible for the general caretaking of various arenas and city picnic shelters.
• Supervise and address needs of renters and user groups.
• Complete caretaking responsibilities including daily cleaning of picnic areas, kitchen spaces, BBQs, floors, bathrooms, showers, lobbies, gathering spaces, and bleacher areas.
• Perform minor repair tasks such as painting, changing lights, and monitoring general building safety.
• Set up and monitor arena bookings and picnic shelters.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Successful candidates may also work at other various locations, including Legacy Pavilion, the Yates, the Fritz Sick Centre or City Hall, if required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Current First Aid and WHMIS certifications.
• Prior custodial experience; preference will be given to individuals with experience working in large settings with multiple facilities.
• Working knowledge of various types of cleaning equipment including auto scrubbers, pressure washers, and small hand tools.
• General smart phone and computer skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Keen ability to detect and assess hazards.
• Strong work ethics, with high standards for cleanliness.
• Good communication and coordination skills to work with other City crews, departments, and the general public.

The successful candidates must demonstrate the following expectations in carrying out the position responsibilities:

• Commitment and Discipline
• Devotion and Teamwork
• Courtesy and Composure
• Be Solutions Oriented
• Professionalism, Respectfulness and Politeness when dealing with the public, users and fellow staff

For further information on this opportunity, please contact:

Andy Carroll, Leisure Services Coordinator, at 403-320-4253 or at andy.carroll@lethbridge.ca or Travis Grindle, Recreation Services Manager, at 403-3297394 or at travis.grindle@lethbridge.ca

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online by clicking on “Apply” at the top of this screen.

Applicants must apply online. We are unable to accept paper copies of resumes or applications sent via email.

If you are not currently a City of Lethbridge employee, at the time an offer of employment is provided, you will be responsible for providing a copy of a five-year Non-Commercial Driver’s Abstract. The Driver’s Abstract is to be obtained within 30 calendar days of the date of offer and applicants will be responsible for the cost of obtaining the Abstract. If you do not submit an Abstract, or the Abstract shows 6 or more demerits or includes any of the unacceptable driving items listed below, your offer of employment may be rescinded. The City of Lethbridge reserves the right to determine what is a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract.

An unacceptable driving record includes, but is not limited to:

• A record of any suspension of Operator’s License within the preceding three years which is related to a driving offence.
• An overall driving history that reflects poor driving behavior, will be determined at the discretion of the City.
• Within the preceding three years any Criminal Code or Provincial driving conviction including:

1. Impaired Driving related offence
2. Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
3. Criminal Flight from a Peace Officer
4. Fail to Remain at the Scene of an Accident
5. Drive while Disqualified/Prohibited
6. Careless Driving

If you are a current City of Lethbridge employee, depending on the circumstances of your current position, you may also be required to provide a five-year Non-Commercial Driver’s Abstract as part of the recruitment process.

Closing Date: March 25, 2026, at 4:00PM MST

All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta.

The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

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