Skate Sharpener Attendant

Position Information

Position Title

Skate Sharpener Attendant

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Events & Community Engagement Coordinator, the Skate Sharpener Attendant is responsible for sharpening Kings and Queen players’ skates, tiding up and doing general maintenance of the skate sharpening equipment.

Position Responsibilities

Support for Kings and Queens Hockey Teams:

Performs skate sharpening for hockey teams

Ensures facility and equipment area is kept clean and tidy

Performs general equipment repairs as needed

Ensures a safe and healthy work environment by complying with polytechnic health and safety policies, standard practices, and programs in keeping with occupational health and safety legislation and regulations

Performs other related work as assigned

Required Qualifications

Some education and training, but less than a high school diploma

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with skate sharpening and hockey equipment is an asset.

Interest and/or some knowledge in athletics.

Knowledge of the RDP environment (Athletics) preferred.

Salary or Hourly?

Hourly

Salary

$19.65 per hour

Benefits and Compensation Information

An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2026-A-115

Employment Type

Casual

Number of Vacancies

2

Desired Start Date

09/30/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

04/30/2027

FTE

Hours of Work

Approximately 4hrs/week, Sept to April; evenings and weekends may be required

Open Date

07/24/2026

Close Date

04/01/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identities, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

Optional Documents