Market Square Ice & Events Assistant

The City of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Paid personal days

OMERS pension with employer matching

Extended health and dental benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Parental leave top up program

Tuition assistance

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

The City of Guelph is seeking a temporary, full-time Market Square Assistant in the Culture and Recreation Department. The role focuses on delivering high-quality customer service to residents and visitors at Market Square/Civic Precinct, supporting ice maintenance and event presentation.

Shifts are five consecutive days, 8:00am–4:00pm or 3:00pm–11:00pm, starting December 2026. In-person work at The Sleeman Centre, 50 Woolwich Street, with competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent with 3–6 months ice maintenance experience.
• Valid G driver's licence with clean driving record; license abstract required.
• First Aid/CPR certification must be obtained.
• Mention of refrigeration/mechanical knowledge is an asset.
• Smart with basic MS Office applications (Word/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Operate ice resurfacer and related equipment to maintain ice surface.
• Perform ice and events program duties in Market Square operations.
• Assist with stage, chair setups and event presentation tasks.
• Snow removal and salting of sidewalks around Market Square.
• Ensure safety and compliance with city policies; report incidents.
• Provide customer service to residents and visitors.

Skills

Grade 12 diploma

Valid G driver's license

First Aid/CPR

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Ice maintenance

Customer service

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Tools

Ice resurfacer operation

Refrigeration systems knowledge

Job description

The City of Guelph is seeking a temporary, full-time Market Square Assistant in the Culture and Recreation Department. The role focuses on delivering high-quality customer service to residents and visitors at Market Square/Civic Precinct, supporting ice maintenance and event presentation.

Shifts are five consecutive days, 8:00am–4:00pm or 3:00pm–11:00pm, starting December 2026. In-person work at The Sleeman Centre, 50 Woolwich Street, with competitive wages and benefits.