As Whitby prepares to open the new Fieldgate Sports Complex, the town is creating more than 85 local jobs and inviting residents to be part of the facility’s opening team.
Creating and supporting more local jobs is a key action in Whitby’s Community Strategic Plan.
This includes part-time and full-time staff to support the new facility, including lifeguard, recreation program, facility operations, and customer service roles. The new staff will help to bring Whitby’s largest recreation complex to life while creating meaningful local employment opportunities, said a town statement.
Matt Gaskell, Whitby Chief Administrative Officer, said: “Facilities like this depend on the people who bring them to life every day. From lifeguards and aquatics staff to customer service and facility operations, we’re building a team that will deliver exceptional recreation experiences for residents from day one.”
The new complex will be located on the west side of Baldwin Street South, just south of Highway 407.
Once open, the facility will feature Durham’s largest pool, a twin pad arena, multi-purpose gymnasium, and more. The outdoor park will feature lit pickleball, tennis and basketball courts; Whitby’s first multi-purpose artificial turf field, a skatepark and pump track; and more.
Mayor Elizabeth Roy stated that: “The Fieldgate Sports Complex will be a place where residents come together to play, stay active, and connect. As we prepare to open this new facility, we’re proud to be creating local job opportunities and inviting residents – including young people entering the workforce – to be part of the opening team.”