Job Brief

The Recreation and Culture Department has a summer casual term opportunity available for a seasonal labourer.

External Posting

Recreation and Culture Summer Support Labourer

(Approx. 18 weeks)

Recreation and culture services are important and essential to a thriving community, contributing to the health and wellbeing of our citizens and recreation and culture 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 has a summer casual term opportunity available for a seasonal labourer. Reporting to the Recreation Services Manager and/or the Facility Manager, this role will complete various assigned tasks or projects within Recreation and Culture, provide call-out services to troubleshoot customer challenges within our facilities, assist in the coordination of Canada Day celebrations, and provide other frontline customer service or maintenance roles as required.

The valuable team member will work between 20-40 hours per week, from May 1st through to August 31st.

WAGE: $23.00 per hour (20-40 hours per week, as scheduled)

Key Responsibilities Include: (not limited too)

Complete various cosmetic maintenance tasks (painting, cleaning, etc.)
Trouble shoot customer inquiries in various Recreation and Culture facilities
Assist with the coordination of Canada Day celebration events
Complete various special projects as assigned
Other related duties as required

The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or GED
Ability to problem solve through analysis and logical thinking to develop solutions or provide options
Valid class 5 operator license with no more than 5 demerit points
Current certification in Defensive Driving and First Aid/CPR (considered an asset)
Experience in the safe and proficient operation of tools and equipment for the position
Applicants must be able to deal tactfully and diplomatically with the public
Good communication and teamwork skills are necessary to carry out duties based upon oral and/or written instructions
Ability to work independently with minimal direction
The physical ability and stamina to perform heavy manual labour for extended periods of time under various weather conditions is critical

Please note, the position consistently works early evenings and weekends.

We are looking for a positive, results-oriented team member who can demonstrate professionalism, initiative, attention to detail, and has the desire to earn the trust, respect, and confidence of our patrons and our community.

For Further Information On This Opportunity, Please Contact

Travis Grindle, Recreation Services Manager – Recreation and Culture,

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online at:

Closing Date: April 25th @ 11:59pm.

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

CUPE Local 70

The City of Lethbridge

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

City of Lethbridge

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