Skate Shop Attendant / Ice Patrol

Township of Esquimalt; Esquimalt; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Township of Esquimalt is looking for a Skate Shop Attendant/Ice Patrol to support the ice arena operations. The role is a limited auxiliary, with shifts mainly on weekday afternoons and December 2026 anticipated start.

Duties include rent skate handling, admissions and payments, and customer service in a busy community recreation facility. Qualified applicants will have skating ability, strong customer service skills, and a current First Aid/CPR-C certification.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public.
• Skating skills.
• Criminal record check including vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities

• Distribute rental skates to patrons.
• Process payment for admission and rentals.
• Provide customer service and communicate skating schedules and facility policies.
• Ensure facility policies and safety regulations are followed in the ice complex area.
• Complete all required accident/incident documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Skating ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

First Aid and CPR-C Certification

Job description

Skate Shop Attendant / Ice Patrol

Auxiliary
Competition No. 26-52
Internal/External Opportunity
This is a Union Position
Anticipated start date: December 2026

About our Community: Located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, the Township of Esquimalt acknowledges its neighbouring First Nations and is committed to building strong and enduring relationships with the Xʷsepsəm and Songhees First Nations. The Township of Esquimalt, with a population of over 17,000 is recognized as a vibrant, distinct, resilient, and diverse community for people to discover, feel welcome and belong. The Township is home to Canada’s Pacific Navy and boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities.

About our Organization: The Archie Browning Sports Centre is a multi-use facility, which includes an ice arena, a six-sheet curling rink, lounge areas, and the Township of Esquimalt Parks and Recreation Administrative Office. The Esquimalt Recreation Centre is a multi-purpose wellness and community recreation facility. Features of the Recreation Centre include: 4500 + square foot Wellness Centre, featuring state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, gymnasium, aquatic centre with six-lane 25 metre lap pool, warm "lifestyle pool" and tot pool with spray features, wheelchair accessible hot-tub, steam room, and sauna. In addition, to recreation activities and programs, there are hundreds of year-round community programsto choose from.

About the Opportunity: The Recreation Department is seeking motivated individuals to fill up to two Skate Shop Attendant/Ice Patrol positions, reporting to the Ice Programs Supervisor. This is an auxiliary position, and scheduled hours may vary, with shifts typically taking place on weekday afternoons.

Our Preferred Candidate:

• Distribute rental skates to patrons
• Process payment for admission and rentals
• Provide customer service and communicate with public regarding skating schedules, facility policies and regulations
• Ensure facility policies, procedures, and regulations are implemented, ensuring the ice complex area is safe
• Ensure proper documentation is completed for all accidents and incidents
• Perform related duties as required

Other preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working with the public
• Skating skills
• Current First Aid and CPR-C Certification
• Clear Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector check
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills

Salary: $24.53 hourly which includes 14% in lieu of benefits

Date posted: November 4, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.