Arena Operator - Temporary Part-time

Unit Corporation; Suffield; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Work-life balance

Retirement planning

Professional development

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is hiring an Arena Operator to maintain ice rink quality, support visitors, and ensure safe, welcoming facilities for CF members and families.

You will drive the Zamboni, manage daily operations, supervise equipment, and uphold rules and safety standards in a busy on-site arena environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma AND some years experience in a related field.
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification
• Valid Driver’s Licence (AB)
• Recreation Facilities Association Certified Ice Technician (AB), an asset
• Experience in ice rink maintenance
• Experience in operating ice rink equipment
• Competencies include client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
• Language: English required; bilingual an asset

Responsibilities

• Maintain ice rink conditions daily to ensure safety and quality.
• Prepare dressing rooms and organize equipment.
• Greet visitors and manage facility access.
• Patrol the facility to enforce rules and ensure safety.
• Respond to inquiries and support events and users

Skills

Guest service

Safety awareness

Facility maintenance

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

CPR and First Aid certification

Driver’s Licence (AB)

Ice technician certification (AB) – asset

Job description

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

The Role

As an Arena Operator with Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, you will be part of a team proud to provide safe, quality arena facilities to members of the Canadian Armed Forces community. You will take satisfaction seeing them at play and enjoying the facilities and get to experience the thrill of the cheering fans as you drive the Zamboni down the ice surface.

Daily, you will ensure the ice rink is maintained, dressing rooms are ready and equipment is organized and in proper working order. You will greet visitors, manage access to the facility and answer customer inquiries. You will patrol the facility to ensure rules and regulations are being followed and equipment and facilities are safe for all those that visit.

If you enjoy the atmosphere of the play, are self-sufficient and feel a sense of accomplishment seeing others enjoying your hard work, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications Needed

Education, Certifications and Licences

• High school diploma AND some years experience in a related field.
• (OR An acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience)
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification
• Valid Driver’s Licence (AB)
• Recreation Facilities Association Certified Ice Technician (AB), an asset

Experience

• In ice rink maintenance
• In operating ice rink equipment

Competencies

• Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

Language Requirements

• English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset
• Reading: None
• Writing: None
• Oral: Functional

Benefits Available

• Health Benefits: Healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program and mental health support.
• Work Life Balance: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, family related leave and personal days.
• Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.
• Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.
• Perks: Discount provided through CF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

Other Information

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date of 08 September 2026 and end date of 09 April 2027.

Start Date

08 September 2026

Inclusion and Accommodation

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.