Indoor Arena Labourer - City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon

Role overview

Under the supervision of the Indoor Arenas Supervisor, this position performs required work involving the operation and maintenance of an indoor arena facility. There are 13 casual call-in positions available under CUPE 59.

Your impact

As part of the City of Saskatoon careers team, you will ensure safety, cleanliness, and smooth operations for the public:

• Maintains the indoor arena facility to predetermined standards for cleaning, safety and programming (e.g. cleaning dressing rooms, washing sinks and toilets), custodial sweeping bleacher areas making/maintaining ice conditions.
• Operates required equipment such as ice resurfacer, ice edger, floor cleaner.
• Removes ice and snow in and around recreation complex and elsewhere as required or appropriate to keep public safe.
• Responds to requests from staff, user groups and the public in the facility to ensure that program needs are being met.
• Ensures that the security of the facility is properly achieved upon closing.
• Assists with minor repairs and maintenance, e.g. oil change, lubrication and cleaning, of motorized, and facility maintenance equipment, using a variety of hand tools.
• Report any facility issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and experience

Candidates seeking construction jobs Saskatoon or municipal labour roles must meet specific educational, technical, and physical requirements:

• Grade 12 education.
• Three months related cleaning and maintenance experience. Cleaning experience in a commercial setting, indoor arena, recreation facility, or office environment would be considered an asset.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain SPRA Level 1 Arena Certificate or equivalent
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid first aid and CPR certificate.
• Knowledge of the operation used for ice maintenance such as ice resurfacer, and ice edger.
• Knowledge of the materials, practices and equipment used in cleaning and maintaining a public facility and work area.
• Ability to deal courteously, tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Acceptable current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) upon offer of employment.

What's on offer

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds and supports miyo-pimatisiwin, "the good life", for all residents. Additional working conditions include:

• Evening and weekend work are involved.
• Salary ranging from $20.13 to $22.20 CAD per hour (2026 rates).