We at The Municipality of Jasper are united in our core values:

Accountability – Communication – Empathy – Professionalism – Respect – Teamwork

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The Municipality of Jasper. Municipal employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that make a difference in our community. We support a diverse workforce and offer competitive wages and benefits. Together we make Jasper a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

    Position available:  Arena Operator

    Municipal department:  Community Development

    Status:  Full-Time Continuous

    Audience for posting:  Internal/External

    Compensation:  $29.52 to $31.97

    Job posting #:  26.027

    Hours of work: 8 hrs per day/40 hrs per week

    Days of work: Variable. May include evenings, weekends, and holidays.    

    Deadline to apply:  4:00 P.M. MST. July 13, 2026

    About the position:  

The Arena Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the Jasper Arena to ensure they are kept in a state of operational excellence, enabling full and safe use at all times. Reporting to the Lead Hand and/or the Recreation Facilities Assistant Manager, the Operator will carry out assigned tasks related to ice maintenance, custodial services, general building maintenance, and other operational duties as required. This role requires effective time management, the ability to prioritize tasks, and sound decision-making in a fast-paced environment. The Operator is expected to act as an ambassador for the Municipality of Jasper in all aspects of their work.

WORK PERFORMED:  

ON ICE:

• Assist with the installation and removal of the ice,
• Operate the Zamboni for ice resurfacings and ice maintenance,
• Operate the power ice edger’s,
• Perform manual ice edging,
• Patch holes in ice during ice resurfacing and ice maintenance,
• Move nets during ice resurfacings for games and practices,
• Conduct weekly ice thickness measurements,
• Perform board checks, maintenance and adjustments,
• Assist in replacing broken glass on board system,
• Cleaning glass on dasher board system.

 

CUSTODIAL:

• Check and clean dressing rooms between games and practices,
• Clean, sanitize and disinfect dressing rooms, washrooms, showers, floors, fixtures countertops,
• General cleaning of all areas of the Arenas,
• Operate Janitorial equipment, e.g. floor machines, vacuums,
• Emptying garbage and recycling cans and sorting recycling,
• Wash Zamboni and equipment.

 

 

 

GENERAL MUNICIPAL DUTIES

• Act as an ambassador for the Municipality of Jasper,
• Work collaboratively with other municipal department staff,
• Perform all duties in line with the municipal Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) program,
• Document and report all incidents or near-miss situations,
• Participate in internal municipal committees as assigned,

 

 QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Your resume and cover letter must clearly describe how you meet the following qualifications:

 

Required:

• High School diploma or GED,
• Standard First Aid/CPR/AED,
• Class 5 Driver’s License,
• Physically Fit,
• Able to lift 23kg.

 

Assets / Preferred 

• Alberta Arena Operator Level 1 and 2 Certificate or acceptable equivalent experience,
• Forklift certification,
• Knowledge of installing, maintaining and removal of arena ice,
• Arena Maintenance Certificate,
• Custodial Care Certificate.

 

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How to apply:  Submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format including 26.027. outlining your qualifications, experience and any relevant documentation to Human Resources: humanresources@jasper-alberta.ca. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

We recognize the value that comes from different viewpoints, unique experiences and diverse perspectives of our employees, who bring fresh new ideas to our organization.

ease encourage them to submit the updated forms to HR/payroll as soon as possible.