Logistics Worker I

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Our Recreation Department is looking for two dedicated Logistics Worker I to join the team.

Position Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties required for the preparation of the facility spaces within the Community Knowledge Campus preparing them for public use including performing a variety of hands on work such as equipment set up and take down, minor repairs, cleaning and maintenance. Maintain the integrity of the Fieldhouse rules and guidelines.

• Campus Logistics
• Monitors daily schedule for bookings, users, classes/programs and meetings to the ensure room and facility is setup, ready for use
• Prepares and organizes daily set up & take down of facility equipment and spaces for drop in schedules, regular rentals and special events throughout the campus.
• Provides proper and necessary equipment to patrons; and ensure equipment is inspected, maintained and stored correctly.
• Facilitates birthday parties. Setting up room, greeting the guests, providing support during the party including clean up and take down afterwards
• On site logistical point of contact for execution small to large-scale events, tournaments, swim meets, provincial events, etc.
• Preparation of Internal programs & equipment request sheets for camps etc.
• Responsible for last minute changes for user groups with an ability to problem solve for double bookings, missing equipment and preparedness of spaces
• Hourly headcounts in physical spaces to be collected, then entered for data tracking of spontaneous usage.
• CKC Grandstand
• Ensuring the CKC Field & Grandstand is prepped, opened and closed properly for regular rentals, bookings and special events,
• Retrieval of FOBs and keys after rentals from the key drop off box and ensuring score clock is left in good order.
• General tidying up of rental areas post rental, i.e. wipe down benches and counters, sweeping floors and communicate with custodial team what needs to be deep cleaned.
• Facility and Security Support
• Has a thorough understanding of programs and events occurring in the facility and campus
• Monitors patrons for appropriate wristbands, responds to guest inquiries and service requests.
• Available as frontline support to encourage guests and members to follow appropriate facility expectations, along with guest and member engagement.
• Tracks, supports and facilitates the spontaneous use areas of the facility including the (track, fieldhouse, treehouse, weight room and aquatics) ensuring guests are following the guidelines and rules while maintaining a safe play environment.
• Assisting front line with laundry and break coverage.
• May be required to attend emergency situations and handle immediate first aid needs
• Awareness and maintained expectation of safety in regards to facility access and egress points during shift (shovel as needed, salt as needed)
• Continual training with first aid, participating in emergency situation simulations
• Performs general janitorial, housekeeping and maintenance duties
• Performs other duties assigned by management
• Working Alone Components

Required Qualifications

• 1 year of directly related experience as a Logistics Worker Assistant or equivalent experience in a similar position
• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR level C and AED

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with staff and guests
• Able to work with patrons of varying age groups
• Teamwork skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Energy and passion for details - ability to look for what needs to be done
• Ability to be self – directed, working with your own schedule of tasks to be completed without supervision
• Proven problem solving skills - solution focused
• Ability to work in noisy and stressful situations
• Ability to perform physical Required Qualifications of the job including walking, lifting, standing for extended periods of time and performing repetitive tasks
• Ability to deal with conflict situations

Term

The Logistics Worker I position is temporary, with an end date of November 1, 2027.

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 20 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Starting salary $26.32 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

1. To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.

2. Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.

• This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

• This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.

• This posting may be used to fill more than one position.

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.