Facility Maintainer / Arena Operator

Unit Corporation; Alouette; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible leave options

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Professional development opportunities

CF One member perks

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) seeks an Arena Operator/Outdoor Facility Maintainer to ensure ice rink and outdoor spaces are safe and well‑presented for the Canadian Armed Forces community. You will greet visitors, manage access and respond to inquiries while keeping equipment in top condition.

The role requires a high school diploma with related experience; CPR/First Aid are assets, and a valid Quebec driver''s license is needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma and several years in a related field.
• Current CPR and First Aid qualifications are assets.
• Valid Quebec driver''s license class 5.
• Certification as Ice Technician or equivalent is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ice rink daily, dressing rooms and equipment.
• Maintain outdoor facilities and sports fields to ensure safety.
• Greet visitors, manage access, and respond to inquiries.
• Patrol facilities to enforce rules and ensure safety for all visitors.
• Support operations and contribute to a positive guest experience.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Facilities operation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

CPR and First Aid (Asset)

Driver's license class 5 (Quebec)

Provincial Recreation Facilities Association Certified Ice Technician (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/Outdoor Facility Maintainer with Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, you will be part of a team proud to provide safe, quality arena and outdoor sports 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 ensure outdoor facilities and sports fields are maintained and safe to use such as soccer fields, ball diamond, volleyball court, splash park, playground, etc. You will greet visitors, manage access to the facility and fields 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 Licenses

• High school diploma AND several years of experience in a related field
• AND
• Current CPR and basic First Aid qualifications (Asset)
• Valid driver's license class 5 (Quebec)
• Provincial Recreation Facilities Association Certified Ice Technician or equivalent (Asset)

Experience

• In the operation and maintenance of ice rink
• In using and maintaining outdoor and indoor sports and recreation facility equipment
• Of stocktaking
• In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing

Competencies

Clientfocus,organizationalknowledge,communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

Skills and Abilities

Language Requirements

French Essential

Benefits Available

• Health Benefits:Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.
• Work Life Balance:Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.
• Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 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 through CF One Member Appreciation.
• Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

Other Information

• Permanent Full Time position
• DND 404 Driver's Licence an asset
• This is an on‑site position with an assigned work location.
• PSP: Keep our Canadian Armed Forces operationally ready and their families and military community healthy as part of the team at Personnel Support Programs. Personnel Support Programs contributes to the operational readiness of our Canadian Armed Forces through the provision of fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs to military communities across Canada and members while on deployment

Start Date

Septembre 28th 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.