Technician, Field of Play

Calgary Sports and Entertainment; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Calgary Sports and Entertainment is seeking a Field of Play Technician to maintain ice surfaces and related facilities at Scotiabank Saddledome and affiliated arenas. You will join Building Operations, setting up and presenting playing surfaces for events with safety and regulatory compliance in mind.

The role requires organizing skills, reliability, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be highly organized and able to meet deadlines.
• Experience in community rink or leisure centre preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and some overnights.
• Valid driver’s license and high school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure playing surfaces meet standards.
• Install and maintain ice surfaces to regulatory standards.
• Record equipment readings and maintain all Field of Play components.
• Prepare ice rinks for games, events or practices.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, bobcats, floor scrubbers safely.
• Monitor BAS/BMS data to support Field of Play tasks and maintenance.
• Support Engineering and Conversions with maintenance and setup activities.
• Contribute to a safe, team-based culture and active safety program.

Skills

Highly organized

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Exceptional communication

Flexible schedule

Community rink experience

Education

High school diploma

4th Class Power Engineer Certificate

AARFP Arena 1&2 or equivalent

AARFP Pool Operator 1&2 or equivalent

Confined space training

First aid certificate

Job description

At Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, we deliver excitement. Our mission is to be the heartbeat of our community by creating connections, building champions, and winning, together. If you’d like to join a team that’s people-first, diverse, innovative, and energized about delivering extraordinary fan experiences to our guests, then we’d love to sign you to a player's contract!

THE POSITION

The Field of Play Technician will report into the Field of Play Supervisor or the Event Back of House Manager and is responsible for maintaining our field of plays, including ice surfaces and lacrosse turf to meet all Professional and Community sport standards, while operating as a working member of our Building Operations team. They will participate in all tasks relating to the set-up, maintenance, and presentation of all playing surfaces and technical areas, i.e. locker rooms, gyms, shooting cages, within the Scotiabank Saddledome (and then Scotia Place and the associated Esso Community Arena). They will play a key role in ensuring all sporting surfaces, facilities and equipment are presented to a high standard and in line with governing body and any other regulatory requirements.

The position ensures that equipment, maintenance and operational tasks are properly and safely performed to guarantee a successful and safe execution of events at the Scotiabank Saddledome (and then Scotia Place and the associated Esso Community Arena). This role will also support other teams within the department such as, but not limited to, Engineering and Conversions, supporting in maintenance and event setting up duties.

This is a fixed-term position ending February 28th, 2027.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supports the Supervisor and Manager, Field of Play in the maintenance, and compliance of all playing surfaces.
• Install and maintain ice surfaces to regulatory standards
• Record and maintain accurate equipment readings.
• Maintain all “Field of Play” components
• Ice Quality Control:Regularly inspect and maintain ice quality, ensuring it is safe and suitable for skating.
• Facility Maintenance:Repair and maintain ice rink facilities, including changing rooms, seating, and safety barriers.
• Facility Cleanliness: maintain daily cleanliness standards in the Community Rink, including (but not limited to) team dressing rooms, washrooms, seating and common areas.
• Temperature and Humidity Management. Coordinate with Engineering to monitor and adjust temperature and humidity controls, maintaining proper ice conditions.
• Maintain Ice making R/O water system.
• Monitor and Maintain hydrotherapy pools
• Event Preparation:Prepare the ice rinks for games, events, or practice sessions, which may involve setting up goals, markings, and barriers.
• Refrigeration Systems:Perform routine checks and maintenance on refrigeration and ice-making systems.
• Safety Compliance:Address any safety concerns promptly and take necessary preventive measures.
• Assist the Engineering and Conversion team with maintenance and event set up tasks
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, bobcats, floor scrubbers, etc.
• Use Building Preventative Maintenance software (24/7) to create work orders and schedule preventative maintenance.
• Monitor BMS software and interpret data to perform Field of Play tasks
• Contribute to the development of a team-based culture with a focus on Fan and user group Experience, operational efficiencies, and a safe work environment.
• Active participation in the Safety Program and follow all safety rules.
• All other duties as assigned.

THE INDIVIDUAL

The ideal individual will have the following background:

• Highly organized and able to meet deadlines;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and prioritize effectively;
• Positive attitude with a strong attention to detail;
• Exceptional communication skills;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and occasional overnights;
• Community rink and/or leisure centre experience

CERTIFICATIONS

• 4 th Class Power Engineer Certificate considered an asset;
• AARFP Arena 1&2 or equivalent;
• AARFP Pool Operator 1&2 or equivalent considered an asset;
• Confined space training considered an asset;
• Prior ice resurfacing experience;
• Driver’s license;
• High school diploma is considered an asset
• First aid certificate is considered an asset

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent low level, waist level and above shoulder lifting;
• Frequent front and side carrying;
• Medium and heavy lifting between 21 – 75lbs;
• Frequent pushing and pulling;
• Frequent repetitive movements;
• Constant standing, walking and stair climbing;
• Constant hand and gripping actions;
• Constant crouching, kneeling and reaching

This position will remain open until Friday, October 23rd at 3:00pm.

CSEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation