Refrigeration Mechanic

Stampede Park
Calgary Exhibition & Stampede
PO BOX 1060
CALGARY, AB , CAN

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.

The Refrigeration Mechanic is a member of the Park and Facility Services Team, responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the air conditioning, refrigeration, boilers and all HVAC equipment for the Calgary Stampede.

This position requires duties as an Operating Engineer to work on an on call rotating shift covering weekend Events and Boiler inspections.

This position involves maintaining and repairing equipment, adhering to accepted refrigeration handling practices and testing power generation equipment.

This position reports to Assistant Chief Engineer, Park and Facility Services.

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Adhere to Calgary Stampede policies and procedures.
• Repair and troubleshoot equipment problems and perform daily government required safety inspections.
• Work on a rotating on call shift as an Operating Engineer.
• Adhere to accepted refrigerant handling practices.
• Maintain and update the equipment database.
• Schedule equipment run times for events.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Perform utility meter readings (electrical, water and natural gas).
• Upgrade training, as required.
• Must complete DWOs in a timely manner.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, optimistic, a team player and have the ability to multitask, as well as the following:

• Must be a certified Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic or a motivated apprentice in good standing.
• Must possess a minimum 5 th Class Power Engineering Certificate. (Or be willing to take online courses to get one, within an agreed upon time frame).
• Exceptional customer service, communication, and time management skills.
• General knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and database applications.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Adequate visual acuity, color vision and sense of smell are required.

• Occasional lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Pushing, pulling, crouching, bending, kneeling and reaching frequently.
• Daily stair climbing.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, gas, odors, animal dander, bedding waste and variability of seasonal climate.

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, 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.