Description
CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.
THE ROLEAs an Arena Operator/Outdoor Facility Maintainer with Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, you will be part of a team proud to provide safe, quality arena and outdoor sports facilities to members of the Canadian Armed Forces community. You will take satisfaction seeing them at play and enjoying the facilities and get to experience the thrill of the cheering fans as you drive the Zamboni down the ice surface.
Daily, you will ensure the ice rink is maintained, dressing rooms are ready and equipment is organized and in proper working order. You will ensure outdoor facilities and sports fields are maintained and safe to use such as soccer fields, ball diamond, volleyball court, splash park, playground, etc. You will greet visitors, manage access to the facility and fields and answer customer inquiries. You will patrol the facility to ensure rules and regulations are being followed and equipment and facilities are safe for all those that visit.
If you enjoy the atmosphere of the play, are self-sufficient and feel a sense of accomplishment seeing others enjoying your hard work, this is the opportunity for you!
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDEDEducation, Certifications and Licenses
High school diploma AND some years of experience in a related field
Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification
Valid Driver’s Licence (BC)
Experience
In operating an arena or similar facility (an asset)
In ice maintenance procedures (an asset)
In maintenance and lining of sports fields (an asset)
In operating ice rink equipment (an asset)
In operating outdoor facility maintenance equipment (an asset)
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSEnglish Essential / French Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset
Reading: None
Writing: None
Oral: Functional
BENEFITS AVAILABLEHealth Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.
Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.
Learning and Development: Free second language training.
OTHER INFORMATIONSuccessful completion of the following by the end of probation period
- RFABC - Refrigeration Safety Awareness (or similar)
- RFABC - Ice Makers Course (or have demonstrated equivalent experience)
Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg).
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
START DATEAugust 12, 2024 - August 11, 2025
INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATIONCFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.