HVAC/ Refrigeration Operator

Senators-Sports-; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff tickets to games and events

Partnership discounts

Free on-site parking

Health, dental, wellness subsidy, and

Retirement programs

Tuition reimbursement

Learning platforms access

Active social committee

Job summary

The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club is seeking a dedicated HVAC/Refrigeration Operator to join the Engineering team at the Canadian Tire Centre. You will maintain ice plant systems, heating/cooling equipment, and related mechanical systems in a fast-paced arena environment.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, record-keeping, and following SOPs while coordinating with operations staff. Shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays is required to support events and games.

Qualifications

• Class B refrigeration certification. Candidates who do not currently possess the certification must be willing to obtain it within two (2) years of employment.
• Other HVAC designations would also be considered an asset
• Minimum 1-year previous experience preferred as a building engineer/Operator
• High school or vocational school diploma in refrigeration, air conditioning, plumbing, heating, electrical, or automotive repairs
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics
• Knowledge of carpentry and masonry work is beneficial
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions
• Experience with Zamboni or other ice re-surfacing machine preferred
• Must be available for shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Team player

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of specialized equipment, such as ice plant, heat pumps, generators, plumbing systems, air handling, and roof top units
• Operate and maintain air conditioning and heating systems, food service equipment, refrigeration and other mechanical equipment
• Maintain accurate records of all preventative maintenance work
• Develop and follow standard operating procedures, work schedules, record keeping and reporting systems
• Responsible for maintaining fire system and for ensuring emergency procedures are followed
• Make regular inspections of all machinery and equipment, prepare purchase requisitions for necessary materials, tools, and equipment
• Drives Zamboni to maintain CTC ice pad for Ottawa Senators’ practices and private rentals
• Assists with repairs and maintenance of CTC offices, eg. changing light bulbs

Skills

Refrigeration cert

HVAC designations

1+ year experience

High school diploma

Blueprints

Carpentry

Communication skills

OHSA knowledge

Zamboni experience

Shift work

Team player

Education

High school/vocational diploma in refrigeration, a/c, plumbing, heating, electrical, or automotive repairs

Job description

The Opportunity

The Ottawa Senators are seeking a hard-working, detail-oriented professional to join our Engineering team as a HVAC/ Refrigeration Operator. This is an excellent opportunity to join an NHL franchise which will allow the candidate to become fully engaged in the business of a major league sports team.

The HVAC/Refrigeration Operatoris responsible for the maintenance and operation of specialized equipment used on the premises of Canadian Tire Centre (CTC), as well as general repairs and maintenance of the facility.

Number of vacancies: 1, this is a replacement role

Key Responsibilities

Ongoing

• Responsible for the maintenance of specialized equipment, such as ice plant, heat pumps, generators, plumbing systems, air handling, and roof top units
• Operate and maintain air conditioning and heating systems, food service equipment, refrigeration and other mechanical equipment
• Maintain accurate records of all preventative maintenance work
• Develop and follow standard operating procedures, work schedules, record keeping and reporting systems
• Responsible for maintaining fire system and for ensuring emergency procedures are followed
• Make regular inspections of all machinery and equipment, prepare purchase requisitions for necessary materials, tools, and equipment
• Drives Zamboni to maintain CTC ice pad for Ottawa Senators’ practices and private rentals
• Assists with repairs and maintenance of CTC offices, eg. changing light bulbs

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 (what we look for)

• Class B refrigeration certification. Candidates who do not currently possess the certification must be willing to obtain it within two (2) years of employment.
• Other HVAC designations would also be considered an asset
• Minimum 1-year previous experience preferred as a building engineer/Operator
• High school or vocational school diploma in refrigeration, air conditioning, plumbing, heating, electrical, or automotive repairs
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics
• Knowledge of carpentry and masonry work is beneficial
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions
• Experience with Zamboni or other ice re-surfacing machine preferred
• Must be available for shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Team player

Who We Are

The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club is a professional sports organization competing in the National Hockey League (NHL) and representing Canada’s capital city. The Club delivers world-class sport and live entertainment experiences to the Ottawa-Gatineau region while operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment across hockey operations, business operations, and event delivery, with a shared commitment to excellence, integrity, and community impact.

What We Offer

Employees will have the opportunity to work in a unique industry, with access to to memorable fan experiences, and exclusive perks such as:

• staff tickets to games and events
• partnership discounts (Goodlife, etc.)
• free on-site parking
• health, dental, wellness subsidy, and retirement programs
• Support for continued learning (tuition reimbursement) is available, as well as access to multiple learning platforms.
• Active social committee, which hosts multiple large-scale events throughout the year.

This role falls within a base salary range of $60,600 to $92,800 annually, consistent with the organization’s established salary ranges. Salary ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to market data, internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skillset.

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.

SSE confirms that it does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools in its recruitment or hiring processes. All candidate screening, evaluation, and selection decisions are conducted by human recruiters or hiring managers using predefined, job-related criteria, ensuring a fair, transparent, and human-led hiring process in compliance with applicable employment and privacy laws.

To all recruitment agencies: SSE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior agreement or request from our hiring team will not be considered. SSE is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.