Stampede Work Experience Program

All youth must be at least 13 years old on or before June 30 the year they apply. There are no exceptions to this.

Yes. If you hold a valid study permit and are legally allowed to work in Canada, you can apply. Please make sure your study permit allows you to work and that you follow any work-hour limits or conditions listed on your permit.

Yes. If you hold a valid Canadian work permit and are legally authorized to work in Canada, you are eligible to apply.

You must also ensure that your work permit allows you to work in Alberta and that you follow the conditions listed on your permit.

If you’re unsure about your eligibility or the conditions of your permit, we encourage you to check with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or review the details on your work permit before applying.

Yes. You must have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) before you can start working. The latest date to submit your SIN number is June 1.

To apply, you’ll need a resume and a cover letter. . Applications that are missing either document will not be considered.

There are a variety of different positions available for applicants to apply to.

All positions are responsible for the cleanliness of the Stampede Grounds. Positions can depend on age, these are outlined in the job postings.

There are 3 youth positions and adults have 3 positions to apply for.

Please only apply to the job posting(s) that is/are applicable to your age.

Full time positions work for 10 out of the 11 days of Stampede.

Part time positions only work for 3-5 days to cover shifts for when full time crews have their day off.

The part time positions are a great way to test out what working at Stampede is or if you are unable to commit to the duration of Stampede.

This depends on what kind of experience you are looking for.

The crew member and night position are great for those who are looking to gain experience and make some money. The only difference between the two is that night crew positions work later into the night (around 8:00pm - 4:30pm depending on crew) and are on site after the park closes.

The supervisor position is ideal for those who are interested in working with youth, providing guidance and supervision & developing leadership skills.

You will get a confirmation email when you apply saying that your application has been received.

You do not need to email us to make sure that we have your application.

We will ONLY email successful candidates for an interview towards the end of April. If you are not contacted by the first week of May, we encourage you to apply next year or keep your eyes on our Instagram for future opportunities.

You do not need to apply again. Email us at Stampede@growwithtrellis.ca about it and we can fix it from our end.

The Stampede Work Experience Program is a great opportunity to put paid experience on your resume, work in a supportive and fast-paced environment, and gain skills such as teamwork, communication and leadership.

Many graduates of the Stampede Work Experience Program have used the experience and updated resume to obtain employment in the community, some gain employment with Stampede and some become an adult supervisor the next year if old enough.

With hiring over 250 youth and 40 adults, Trellis decides the schedule for all crews. Scheduled days off cannot be changed.

All crew members will be paid through cheque once stampede is over. Supervisors can be paid through direct deposit.

You will be provided with a Stampede Staff ID which will allow you to enter the park at no cost.

Trellis does not provide or arrange transportation. This is a work experience program, and a little different from other Trellis programs.

It is the responsibility of parents/guardians and youth to get to and from work on Stampede grounds.

Yes. Crew members will complete mandatory on-site training at the Stampede grounds just before their first shift (specific date is crew dependent).

Supervisors will complete mandatory an on-site training at a Trellis Hub location in the last week of June in the evening and during the on-site training on the Stampede grounds will participate in the training while also leading their crew through the training.

Further details about the training will be provided to successful applicants upon hiring.

We are unable to accommodate requests to be on the same crew with your friends.

We will consider requests for family members to work during the same time, not on the same crew, to support family transportation.

• All crew members and supervisors are responsible for pieces of their uniform including:

  • Supportive running shoes (laces tied; no Tom's, Croc's, etc.)

  • Blue jeans - Full length, clean, unripped, not overly baggy, no hooped attachments, etc. (must be jeans with the listed conditions as this is both a Stampede standard and a safety feature of your uniform)

  • A water bottle that can clip to your jeans

  • No earphones or headphones are allowed while on shift

• Trellis will provide you your cleaning crew t-shirt, cap, and work gloves (the t-shift must be worn tucked into your jeans; you will walk into the park not wearing your uniform and change once you get to Homebase)

• If there are any cultural reasons that would hinder the ability to meet these uniform expectations, please email us to discuss accommodations.

• If an employee shows up for work without clean or missing any part of their uniform, they will not be permitted to work until in full uniform and this will be unpaid time.

Everyone is required to bring their own lunch, as well as a water bottle that can be clipped to your jeans.

Lunches must be brought from home, as lunch breaks are not sufficient time to purchase and eat lunch on site. We suggest sandwiches, veggies, fruit, etc. We will not have a fridge to store lunches so pack an ice pack if you would like it to stay cool.

Phones must be kept on vibrate and in pockets during working hours. No headphones are allowed while working.

Trellis and the Calgary Stampede are not responsible for any lost or stolen items and there is no area to lock up belongings. We encourage everyone to only bring food and a water bottle to work.