City of Calgary Employer Reviews

Working in Roads division, Bridge maintenance. The role of my employment with the city was many things, I did roles such as: Graffiti removal, Sand blasting, Pressure washing, Jack Hammering, Concrete mixing, pouring, and finishing, Asphalt repair work, Also a lot of the work done in these positions involved roads closure on busy streets within city – more... limits. Very rewarding in the aspect of learning new skills. – less

I enojyed all the different programs that I volunteered for. They gave everyone equal oppertunities and didn't discriminate against anyone.

With working with the city of Calgary, was a great experience learning about park maintenance and working with a team.

Machinery (trimmer)
Learning about different flowers, trees, and how to trim or cut different plants.

Hardest part was lifting heavy product, in the hot heat
Most enjoyable was working in the sun and being outside, and working with – more... your crew. – less

This is a Secure job with great benefits and pay is decent (thou the intro rate is actually more like 29.50). If you enjoy working with plants and taking pride in your job then look else where. This is basically an outdoor janitor position in which you will be pooped on by the bosses and public. If you can hang in there for a decade or so (of only 6 – more... months a year) then maybe you will become Fulltime (but dont hold your breath). The 4 or 3 day work week offers a good work/life balence but the 6 months off a year is hard to take. Have seen many of my quailifed friends leave for more satisfying positions else where. – less

This was an excellent job in the fact that I was being employed to do what I loved, and use my passion as an instrument to help others. A typical day for me would include, arriving at one of the many mobile skate parks we had assembled around various communities in the city, and unlocking and positioning obstacles for the days activities. From there, – more... me and another co-worker would teach a couple of the lessons scheduled for the day, each with a group of 10-18 kids per instructor. We would assess the children s skill levels, and base instruction accordingly. From there we would allow the children to have spare time where they could practice their newly learned skills, and converse and engage with them, until the parks closing time.
I learned much from this job in regards to responsibility, care taking, and customer service. Speaking with the many children and parents I engaged with on a day to day basis helped me learn much about people, and was character developing for myself. It truly is amazing how much you can learn from people, especially children.
The people I worked with were excellent individuals, with as much passion and drive as i had for this sport, which was refreshing. It seems hard to find jobs where people show up each day excited to be there and grow. The management was equally as energetic, and well organised.
Sadly the pay was close to minimum wage, which with my debt to school, and living expenses, was sub-adequate. – less

It is quite typical to struggle when completing the scheduled day's work within the assigned shift. This can be attributed to weather, truck problems, occasional absenteeism, etc... This makes each day somewhat different from the previous one. One is constantly tested on everything that you think you have learned and this continues to augment your problem – more... solving ability on a daily basis. Previous experience gained while working on the trucks in various capacities and subsequent courses help substantially in performing the tasks associated with being a foreman at the City of Calgary. Peer support is excellent while management has been very accommodating with my progression within the "City" and the experience has been extremely positive. The hardest part of the job is ironically also one of the most enjoyable parts as well… that being, working with people. Although training for a specific task is rewarding in of itself, the greater reward is garnered when you respect and have the respect of your peers, superiors and associates. In many ways this is an ideal work environment and hypothetically a person could work here until they are 85. However I have reached a point where I am seeking different horizons with different challenges. – less

the cushiest job ever. wish i was able to go back.
the most you work is 4 days a week.
the supervisers are there too help

I enjoy my positin with the City of Calgary. I enjoy the activity I have with the customers and the challenge this position offers. I have been doing this positon now heading for 16 years. My co-workers are very co-operative and easy to work with. The Management has been very good with helping me when I am behind due to overload of work. They have tried – more... to accomodate with the work hours so I can balance my home life with work life. I have been doing records for a long time and have developed high organizational skills, how to deal with the public, and how to multi-task. – less

I worked for City of Calgary in 1991 and would like to work for them again. I loved working there.....had a great boss and very nice co-workers.

I really enjoyed my time working with The City of Calgary. Everyday I would do something different. That's what I liked, no two days were ever the same. I love being busy and working hard. Sometimes the boxes were a little too heavy for me but the boys were great to help. I had a great boss.

Planned and implemented an awareness program for able-bodied and disabled elementary school children.

Favorite position i ever held. Great people. Get to explore the city. Interact with all kinds of citizens. Great pay benefits and hours. Mon to thurs in summer and three day 12 hour shifts in winter. Deakling with trafic day to day was sometimes chllenging

My day began at 5 am when i would muster for morning role call. Meet up with my spotting crew, ready the supplies for the day, review the roads to be marked and then we would take the neccessary equipment out to the job site. Close the lanes, close the road, follow behind the paving crew or spot (paint) the road in live traffic.
The department i worked – more... for was responsible for the whole city so the freedom to travel from 22x and spruce meadows to beddington and back to our shop on spring gardens was amazing. – less

I enjoyed my time at this shop.In my time with this company.IN my time with this company worked in several positions, I started in the re-finish shop and worked my way up the position of working shop fore man.The management and staff were fun, supportive ,encouraging,and skilled in all assets of th9is organization.There were very long days and many – more... a week of six and seven day weeks.I always enjoyed delivering the automobiles. after it was re-paired and seeing mine and my fellow co workers skilled repairs – less

I only know how to work as a team player and look for a company with this atmosphere.

I am experienced in many areas and am proficient in microsoft office.