Casual Arena Operator/Outdoor Facility Maintainer

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

As 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!

Education, 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.

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: None

Writing: None

Oral: Functional

Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program

Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.

Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Free second language training.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

Successful 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.

Contract Start Date: 31 October 2025

Contract End Date: 18 April 2026

CFMWS 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. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.