Operations Crew

TD Place; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at TD Place, where you will play a vital role in transforming the arena and stadium for a variety of events. This hands-on position requires physical stamina and teamwork as you assist in setting up and tearing down for concerts, sports events, and more. You'll be part of a vibrant community dedicated to delivering world-class experiences while ensuring safety and efficiency in every task. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with a diverse group of people, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to Ottawa's premier sports and entertainment complex!

Qualifications

• Experience in labour roles is an asset.
• Ability to lift heavy weights and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Convert stadium and arena spaces for events as needed.
• Assist in setup and teardown of materials for events.

Skills

Labour experience

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Limited supervision

Tools

Maintenance equipment

Tools

Job description

Reporting to TD Place Operations, you will be a member of the conversion/changeover crew. This role will assist in converting the arena from hockey mode to concert, or other event modes (and back) and converting the stadium from football mode to soccer mode, to concert or other event modes (and back). In addition, you will ensure that any event preparation/setup required for shows or sporting events are to run safely and efficiently.

What you’ll do:

• Convert the stadium and arena spaces for event set-ups as needed;
• Assist in the set up and tear down of materials for events, including nets, goal posts, signage, flooring, stages, etc;
• Assist other departments with arranging set-ups for their event needs, in both indoor and outdoor spaces;
• Assist with daily maintenance and upkeep of department equipment;
• Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other PPE at all times required;
• Other duties as assigned.

What’s needed:

• Any labour experience is an asset;
• MUST have CSA approved steel toe work boots;
• Must have G Classed Driver’s License if driving a motorized vehicle on-site;
• Ability to do heavy lifting and carry up to 50 pounds;
• Demonstrate familiarity with tools and maintenance equipment;
• Ability to work with limited supervision and as a team member;
• Ability to work varied schedule including days, evenings, overnights and weekends.

Working Conditions:

• Work requires significant physical effort, walking (including stairs), and lifting heavy weights;
• Work requires utilizing tools and equipment that could cause physical injury if not handled and operated following safety practices and procedures;
• Work requires adhering to WHMIS and provincial Health and Safety requirements.

What’s in it for you?

Located at Lansdowne Park, the TD Place is part of the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) of companies, and is the largest and most varied sports and entertainment complex in the city. We operate the Ottawa REDBLACKs and Ottawa 67’s, and host live entertainment events and other professional sports tenants including the Ottawa Blackjacks, Atlético Ottawa, and the new Professional Women’s Hockey League. OSEG and its related Foundation were founded on the vision of its partners - a vision to create year-round world-class guest experiences and give back to the Ottawa community.

TD Place is an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion and invites and encourages all candidates to apply for this role, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities. Additionally, we are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Please note this role will require interacting with the public, including in crowded spaces. TD Place, as one of Canada's Safest Employers, is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all employees and guests. We encourage all of our employees to receive a full dose of available COVID-19 vaccinations and may require full vaccination in support of future health authority recommendations.

We acknowledge the time and effort that is required to apply and thank all applicants for their interest. Depending on volume, we may only be able to respond to those who demonstrate within their application that they meet the requirements of the role.

Please visit: https://www.tdplace.ca/careers/ for more information.