Surface Operator (Casual) - 2026-043

Regina Exhibition Association Limited; Regina; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Industry-standard benefits

Matching Group RRSP plan

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Regina Exhibition Association Limited is seeking a Surface Operator to maintain playing surfaces and facilities, ensuring clean, safe, and well-maintained environments for guests and events.

The role involves setting up for multi-surface installations, assisting with maintenance, and participating in event setups and takedowns while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or combination of relevant education, training and experience.
• Lv. 1 Ice Making is considered an asset.
• Refrigeration Operator Ticket is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in ice making and sport surface maintenance is asset.
• Experience in multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess and maintain a Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Provincial driver's license.
• Available to workdays, events, nights and weekends.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates machinery daily to ensure playing surfaces meet high standards.
• Keeps facilities clean, healthy and safe for all users.
• Sets up and takes down for events as per service orders and coordinates repairs as needed.
• Performs general repairs and maintenance and assists with plumbing and heating systems as required.

Skills

Ice making

Sports surface maintenance

Multi-tasking

Criminal Record Check

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Driver's license (Class 5) Saskatchewan

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU

REAL finds itself in the enviable position of managing one of the most interesting and versatile connected spaces in North America with an opportunity to impact the lives of millions by creating life-long memories and delivering exceptional experiences.

Reporting to the Manager, Program Operations, the Surface Operator is responsible for operating machinery on a daily basis to ensure that the playing surfaces meet or exceed a high standard for all user groups (e.g. guests, customers and the public). The Surface Operator supports the recreational facilities by ensuring that all facility areas are clean, healthy, and are considered safe environments for all. Other functions include the cleaning and maintenance of the playing surface; assisting with the sports Facility; and the set-up and take down for public and private functions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. Conducts thorough and proper surface install and maintenance by:

• Preparing the facility for multi-surface installation which will include ice, turf, and hard courts.

2. As a member of REAL’s Surface Operators Team, this position is responsible for maintaining arena facilities for cleanliness of playing surfaces by:

• Ensuring the maintenance of acceptable standards for cleanliness according to departments service standards/goals and objectives.
• Inspecting arena boards, cleaning glass, field cleaning, and making emergency and general repairs that are required throughout our sport facilities.
• Inspecting the glass, netting, and ensuring proper documentation of repairs.
• Ensuring the facilities are locked and secured when not in use.
• Performing a safety and security check of the facilities on a daily basis.
• Ensuring all doors and light fixtures are safe and in good repair and operationally functioning.
• Identifying, documenting and reporting any damage, vandalism or graffiti immediately.
• Setting up and taking down for events in the building as per service orders including: identifying and troubleshooting maintenance problems, performing emergency repairs, following up on work requests with manager and following established preventive maintenance repairs.
• Reporting fire or medical emergencies immediately.
• Maintaining records.
• Assisting in performance of general repairs and maintenance.
• Assisting the Fixed Assets and Maintenance, and Grounds and Conversion team in the maintenance of plumbing and heating systems and other duties, on an as needed basis.

3. Performing other duties as defined.

This is a Casual position, hours are not guaranteed and will be scheduled according to the needs of the business

Wage: $20.56 -$20.94/hour

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Hours may vary based on operation requirements
• Freedom of movement, walking, standing; is required to be physically mobile, climb up/down stairs, and walk long distances for extended periods during events
• Frequently exposed to colder conditions, arenas, outside weather conditions.
• Exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
• Works in high, precarious places e.g.; ladder climbing.
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment as required.
• Push and pull force (up to 50 kg).
• Stand up lifting (up to 50 kg).
• Weight carry (up to 50 kg).
• Overhead lift/pull down (up to 50 kg)
• Frequent overhead reaching, forward reaching, stooping, repetitive bending, walking, sitting, balance, eye/hand coordination, neck range of motion
• Moderate simple and firm grasping of objects
• May work odd or long hours at a time to complete operational requirements, projects or to participate in or coordinate evening and off-hour activities.

WHAT IT TAKES

• Grade 12 or a combination of relevant education, training and experience.
• Lv. 1 Ice Making is considered an asset.
• Refrigeration Operator Ticket is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in performing the function of ice making and sport surface maintenance is asset.
• Experience in multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess and maintain a Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Provincial driver’s license.
• Available to workdays, events, nights and weekends.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check for the duration of employment.

Note that this position is an in-scope position under the RWDSU Collective Agreement.

WHY CHOOSE REAL?

• Make a difference in your own community.
• Be a part of an industry responsible to create fun and memorable moments for our guests.
• A wide range of employment opportunities to fit your own lifestyle – whether that’s committing to us in a full-time capacity or more of a casual role that is event specific and tailored around your own availability.
• We offer competitive wages and industry standard benefits.
• Matching Group RRSP plan.

While REAL appreciates the interest by all applicants, only those selected to advance to the next stage will be contacted. Note preference will be given to internal applicants holding existing REAL RWDSU seniority.