The Stadium Operations & Events Technician plays a key role in supporting stadium preparation to ensure it is game-day ready and operating smoothly. This is a highly hands-on position focused on physical labour, problem-solving, and contributing to the setup, execution, and teardown of games and events. You’ll be part of the crew that fixes, builds, moves, paints, lifts, and prepares which often happens behind the scenes, but is essential to the fan experience.

This role requires flexibility, mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to jump in wherever help is needed, especially leading up to and during game days.

Term: May 5, 2026 – December 11, 2026

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with game-day field set-up, in-game operations, and post-game teardown

• Support field preparation activities, including field painting for games and special events

• Assist with event set-up and tear-down for stadium events such as Party in the Park and other activations

• Operate equipment and machinery including forklifts and other stadium equipment (training provided as needed)

• Perform basic repairs and troubleshooting on equipment such as generators, inflatable fans, and event assets

• Support general stadium maintenance, repairs, and manual labour tasks

• Assist with loading, unloading, moving, and staging equipment and materials

• Identify and problem-solve operational issues quickly and safely

• Travel to support off-site or out-of-town events as required

• Work collaboratively with Stadium Operations, Game Entertainment & Community, and other departments

• Complete other duties as assigned to support overall stadium operations

What You’ll Need:

• A self-motivated, hardworking individual who takes pride in physical work

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness to take initiative and go beyond assigned tasks when needed

• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to safely operate heavy machinery, including forklifts (or willingness to be trained)

• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and equipment

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, stand or work on your feet for extended periods, and work long hours

• Availability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Benefits

What do we commit to you?

• Opportunity to contribute to the success of one of Canada’s largest brands and an organization that is a cornerstone of our province and Rider Nation.

• The passion of being part of something much bigger than all of us.  The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a dedicated and passionate fan base, and at the Riders, we strive to work hard to support and grow the team and organization.

• Gain valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced organization and team.

• Unbeatable work location. You will be set up directly out of Mosaic Stadium and be fully immersed in the Rider experience.

Wondering what to expect when working for the Riders?

Our employees are empowered to make a difference not only in the community, but in our business operations as well. It is our “secret” to a happy workplace. To do that, the Riders foster a culture that values respect, teamwork, hustle, hard work and fun (it is football after all!).

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are advocates for equity and inclusion and want our workforce to reflect the diversity that makes our province strong.  YOU are Rider Nation, and we want the growth of our team to reflect all the amazing talents Saskatchewan has to offer.

We acknowledge the time and effort that is required to apply and thank all applicants for their interest, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.