Operations Crew

Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group (OSEG) is seeking a part-time, on-site conversion crew member to switch TD Place facilities between sports and concert configurations. You’ll support safe, efficient event prep and teardown throughout Lansdowne Park, including arena and stadium spaces.

This unionized role requires physical work, CSA boots, and a G-class license if driving on-site, with shifts including days, evenings, overnights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have CSA approved steel toe boots.
• G Classed Driver’s License if driving a motorized vehicle on-site.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Labour or event setup experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Convert the stadium, arena and Lansdowne Park spaces for event set-ups, potentially overnight.
• Assist in set up and tear down of materials for events, including nets, goal posts, signage, flooring, stages.
• Assist other departments with arranging set-ups for their event needs, both indoors and outdoors.
• Assist with daily maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
• Store equipment safely and identify broken items.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Labour experience

Safety footwear compliance

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.

This is a replacement position and requires on-site work. The hourly pay for this part-time unionized position is $20.02.

What you’ll do:

• Convert the stadium, arena and Lansdowne Park spaces, potentially overnight, for event set‑ups as needed.
• Assist in the set up and tear down of materials for events, including nets, goal posts, hockey glass, 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 equipment.
• Store equipment in safe and tidy condition and identify any broken items.
• Other duties as assigned.

What’s needed:

• Must have CSA approved steel toe work boots.
• Any labour experience is an asset.
• 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.
• Work requires being indoors and outdoors, rain or shine.

What’s in it for you:

Located at Lansdowne Park, the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) is the largest sports and entertainment company in the capital. We are proud owners of the Ottawa REDBLACKS, and Ottawa 67's. We are also home to Atletico Ottawa, Ottawa Blackjacks, and Ottawa Rapid FC, and live events at TD Place. OSEG and its related Foundation were founded on the vision of its partners - 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 encourage all candidates to apply for this role, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities and person 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 an accommodation in order 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 is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all employees and guests. We encourage you receive a full dose of the COVID-19 vaccination (subject to applicable exceptions).

We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank all applicants for their interest. Our selection process utilizes AI to complement application screening. We'll reach out to candidates whose applications best match the role's requirements.