Operator - Community Services

Job Status: Permanent, Full Time, Union
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Wage Rate: $28.18/hour ($29.10 after 3 months, $31.51 after 6 months)
Vacancy: 1 existing vacancy 
Posting Date: July 3, 2026
Closing Date: July 17, 2026 at noon

Position Summary:

This position will report to Arena operations for the winter months and will report to Parks and Facilities operations for the summer months. Working weekends, shiftwork, and irregular hours is a requirement of this position.

Primary Duties:
Winter Facilities/Arena Operations:

• Works under the supervision of the Manager to ensure that facilities are ready for scheduled bookings.


• Ensures that ice plant and related equipment is maintained in a clean and safe condition and that ice temperature and conditions are maintained for various program requirements.


• Prepares ice surface for play, regularly operates the municipal ice resurfacing equipment.


• Ensures that ice-making equipment, furnaces, hot water equipment etc. are kept in good condition, completing preventative maintenance as needed.


• Performs general janitorial duties, keeping all areas of facilities clean and in good repair.

Summer Parks/Facilities Operations:

• Carries out maintenance work at municipal properties including: tree trimming, grass cutting, periodic planting/maintaining flower beds and landscaping; repair and maintain fences, structures, signs, playing fields, play equipment and other facilities.


• Keeps all parks and other outdoor recreational facilities in clean and safe condition for the use of the public.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess, or be able to attain, the following qualifications:
• Secondary school graduation and complimenting post-secondary education preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for regular interaction with members of the public, municipal and other governmental staff.
• DZ Driver’s Licence.
• Safety training: Health & Safety, WHMIS, and First Aid preferred.
• Horticultural training or certification.
• Refrigeration and ice plant certifications: Certified Ice Technician preferred.
• Chainsaw Safety Course.