Team Lead Park Maintenance - Groundskeeping - Full Time

Calgary Stampede • CALGARY, AB

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

The Team Lead Park Maintenance – Groundskeeping is a member of the Park and Facility Services Division. The Team Lead must possess a passion for gardening 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.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license (non-GDL), with a minimum of one (1) year driving experience required
• 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’ gardening 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 Flora oriented: weed identification is crucial

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will be proactive, optimistic and have worked in a dynamic environment where they have experience delivering on multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• The Calgary Stampede offers a unique and exciting work environment, an excellent total compensation package and the opportunity for advancement and employee training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed