Term position until September 30, 2026.The OpportunityPhysical Facilities is looking for a Seasonal Equipment Operator to perform grounds maintenance and landscape construction on campus. Responsibilities will change with the seasons, with the main priority of ensuring the safety of the physical grounds for all visitors to campus.Roles and ResponsibilitiesPerform landscaping work including leveling and preparing grounds for seeding, sodding and planting, moving soil and gravel, constructing fences, pouring concrete and building retaining walls.Daily cleaning of the campus including emptying garbage and picking litter, removing weeds, mowing lawns, raking leaves, tending to flower pots, tree maintenance including removal of dead tree branches, preparing beds for the winter season.Operate small power tools including chainsaws, leaf blowers, snow blowers, sidewalk sweepers.Operate light to heavy equipment including tractors, skid‑steers, front end loaders and specialized equipment for various reasons such as spraying, removing snow, sanding and sweeping sidewalks and parking lots, lawn mowing, bed digging, planting and/or transplanting or removing trees and shrubs.In the absence of the Facilities Maintenance Manager or Grounds Lead Hand, exercise judgment and make decisions based on seasonal weather conditions and changes to ensure safe conditions on and around campus.Perform minor repairs and service on mobile equipment, small machines, and irrigation tools.Assist other trades within Physical Facilities, other Banff Centre departments, as well as Banff Centre clients with related needs such as signage installation,



event set‑ups and break‑downs.Qualifications and Educational RequirementsMinimum of two years’ professional grounds keeping/landscaping experience.Positive working knowledge of grounds maintenance, general horticultural practices, irrigation, landscape construction and tools, equipment, and machinery operation, service and repair common in the landscape field.Knowledge of proper and detailed operation and maintenance of hand and power tools as well as light and heavy duty machines and specialized equipment.Class “5” Alberta driver’s license.Able to perform strenuous physical work in all types of weather conditions.Special RequirementsSpecific clothing requirements for this position.This position requires being outdoors for extended periods of time, often in inclement weather.Due to changing weather conditions, the Seasonal Equipment Operator may be requested to work non‑scheduled days and nights as required to ensure the safety of people on Banff Centre grounds.Employment Terms & BenefitsUnionized hourly support staff position under CUPE 4318 with a 500‑hour probationary period.Hourly pay $18.02 to $18.92, working up to 37.5 hours per week on a regular schedule.Term position until September 30, 2026.Benefits include transitional staff housing options (based on availability), employee assistance program, professional development, staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts, and onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate (first month free for new staff).Commitment to DiversityBanff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Seasonal Grounds Keeper (Equipment Operator) - $18.0 - $18.9 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
📍 Winnipeg