Weekend Farm Hand Jobs in Calgary, AB (NOW HIRING)

About the Calgary Stampede!

The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes our western heritage, cultures and community spirit with a vision to create a world-class, year-round gathering place for the community. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, the Stampede is one of the most respected volunteer-based organizations in the world governed by a Board of Directors with over 2,500 passionate volunteers and 1,200 year-round employees. 

As an organization that exists for the benefit of the community, inclusion and equity are woven into our core values of western hospitality, pride of place, integrity and commitment to the community. The world-class, year-round gathering place we have built for the community also welcomes visitors from around the world and those who are new to the local community. We know that blending diverse cultures with our long-standing traditions makes community spirit thrive.

Position Summary

The Park Maintenance III is responsible for providing semi-skilled heavy manual labour involving the use of hand and/or common labouring tools and operating mid-sized and specialized motorized operating equipment.

This position provides heavy manual labour involving the use of hand and/or common labouring tools, operation of small motorized operating equipment, and operation of motorized vehicles up a maximum of a 1 ton truck. This position requires employees to work shift work; day, evening, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

This role requires 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;
• Operating motorized equipment including, dump truck, scissor lift, forklift, skid steer, and mid-size commercial/farm tractors (up to 70HP).
• Completing daily logs as directed, which may include vehicle inspections, vehicle sign outs, fuel logs and vehicle maintenance action sheets;
• Performing heavy manual labour assignments ranging from: assisting with the setup for high profile events, digging trenches, moving furniture, setting up construction fences, hauling boxes, pulling garbage, snow removal, trades support, and other duties as assigned;
• Maintaining green spaces and hardscapes across the park, including stone paver and retaining wall install/repair, turf maintenance, irrigation install/maintenance, pruning and maintaining overall tree/shrub health;

Closing Date: Wednesday August 5, 2026

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 preferred
• Education in horticulture, landscaping, arboriculture, or a similar field is preferred (or relevant experience in same)
• Forklift operating experience and/or relative equipment experience is preferred
• Aptitude to perform heavy lifting and manual labour
• Exceptional customer service, communication and time management skills
• WHMIS Certification preferred
• Must have CSA approved steel toe work boots
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or facility maintenance appreciated

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 via the “Apply now” button on the top right.

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