Conversions (Overnight)

Ottawa Senators; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional sports team in Ottawa is seeking part-time team members to assist with arena changeovers and operational tasks. Responsibilities include assembling event equipment, performing custodial duties, and ensuring health and safety measures are followed. Ideal candidates must handle heavy lifting and work flexible hours including overnight shifts. Bilingual skills in English and French are an asset.

Qualifications

• Physically able to do heavy lifting and comfortable working at heights.
• Able to lead a group of 3rd party labourers.
• Must wear all necessary PPE when required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble event equipment.
• Install and remove hockey dashers and glass.
• Assist with light custodial duties.

Skills

Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Forklift experience

Effective communication

Bilingual (English & French)

Leadership

Professionalism

Knowledge of safety precautions

Tools

Tools and maintenance equipment

CSA-approved steel-toed footwear

Job description

Overview

The Conversions team works together to perform arena changeovers and ensure that all operational tasks are properly performed to guarantee the success of every event held at Canadian Tire Centre, home of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators. This is a casual part-time position and staffing requirements are determined on an event-to-event basis contingent on the demand of the event’s organizer.

Hours of Work: This position will primarily be overnight.

Essential Functions

Ongoing

• Responsible for the assembly and disassembly of event equipment, such as tables, chairs, risers, and staging
• Install and remove hockey dashers and glass, as well as temporary flooring on ice surface
• Assist with light custodial duties including dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming when required
• Complete minor repairs on ice surface, dasher boards, spectator seating, and all other equipment
• Assist arena engineers with their ice resurfacing duties
• Complete work orders and perform building maintenance as assigned by Supervisor

• Periodic

• Perform other duties as required from time to time at the request of the Conversions Supervisor

Health & Safety Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Responsible for ensuring that all areas covered by Occupational Health & Safety Act (“OHSA”) are adhered to, specifically:

• Working in compliance with the provisions of the OHSA regulations and internal policies and procedures
• Using or wearing protective equipment, devices or clothing when required
• Reporting any missing or defective equipment or protective device which could endanger himself or herself or another team member
• Reporting any contravention of the OHSA regulations or Senators Sports & Entertainment policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to do heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) and comfortable working at heights
• Forklift experience is an asset
• Effective oral and written communication skills, bilingual (English & French) an asset
• Ability to lead a group of 3rd party labourers
• Maintain a great degree of professionalism and confidentiality around high profile people and/or events
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
• Must own CSA-approved steel-toed footwear and wear all necessary PPE when required
• Familiar with tools and maintenance equipment
• Possess knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods used in custodial work
• Must be willing and available to work a varied schedule, including overnights, weekends, and holidays

We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be maintained on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.

Senators Sports & Entertainment supports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at 613-599-0250 if you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process. SSE is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.