Groundskeeping Team Lead - Full Time

About the Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions and the values that make up the unique spirit of the west. The Calgary Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through our world-renowned Stampede, year-round facilities, western events and several youth and agriculture programs. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, we are a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates our western heritage, cultures and community spirit. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities.

Position Summary

The Groundskeeping Team Lead (internally known as Park Maintenance III) 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.

Responsibilities

This role requires strong organization, leadership, customer service, and semi-skilled heavy manual labour work, which includes, but is not limited to:

• Adhering to all safety and environmental protection programs, policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Maintaining greenspaces, gardens and planters.
• Contributing to new employee orientation and on boarding with-in 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

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be proactive, optimistic and have worked in a dynamic environment where they have experience delivering on multiple priorities and will hold the following qualifications:

• 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 relative 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

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting upwards of 50 lbs with occasional lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Pushing, pulling, crouching, bending, and reaching frequently.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, gas, odors’, animal dander, bedding waste and variability of seasonal climate.
• Physical and visual acuity is required.

Benefits

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

To Apply

To apply, please submit your resume.

All applicants are thanked in advance and advised that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.