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Ice Resurfacer Operator

  • Ottawa, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 15, 2026
  • 1 position

$26–$30 / hour

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Employment type
Part-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
High school
Apply by
Oct 29, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The operator is responsible for managing ice resurfacing equipment and performing general housekeeping and minor building maintenance tasks. They ensure the safe and efficient operation of City facilities within assigned geographic areas.

Job details

Requisition ID: 23637 Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept. Service: Facility Operations Service Employment Type: 3 Casual Affiliation: CUPE 503 - In/Out/Shift Sal & Wage Salary Information: $25.600 - $29.953 per hour (2024 rates of pay)Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West, 101 Centrepointe DrJob Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services Application Close: 29/09/2026JOB SUMMARY The mandate of Facility Operations is to operate and maintain all City facilities and City-managed buildings, which represents approximately 900 buildings and includes police, fire, libraries, child care, paramedic posts, recreation, culture, public works, City Hall and other administrative buildings, long-term care facilities, and facility outdoor property. The Facility Operations units deliver facility management and maintenance services within assigned geographic and/or specialty areas. You operate the ice resurfacing equipment on a part-time basis and carry out general housekeeping activities and minor building maintenance activities, as required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of Grade 10 Minimum of 1 year of related experience in building/cleaning maintenance, including experience in operating ice resurfacer and ice edger CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulatedCurrent Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificatesSafe Ice Resurfacer Operator (Zamboni) certificate within the timeframe determined by the employerMust complete all required on-the-job training/certifications (e.g. WHMIS, fall arrest, confined space entry, etc.) within the timeframe determined by the employer. Certified Ice Technician (CIT) from ORFA or equivalent is an assetKNOWLEDGE Safe lifting practices Propane handling Service excellence PBGOM Policies and Procedures Occupational Health and Safety Act Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers Completion of City of Ottawa Facility Cleaning and Sanitization training COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must possess the personal suitability to perform the duties of the position Good interpersonal and customer service skills Must possess the physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position Capable of working shift work, including weekends Ability to work overtime WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction. You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca. .

What you’ll do

The operator is responsible for managing ice resurfacing equipment and performing general housekeeping and minor building maintenance tasks. They ensure the safe and efficient operation of City facilities within assigned geographic areas.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of relevant maintenance experience and a Grade 10 education. A valid Ontario G class driver's licence and the ability to obtain necessary safety certifications are mandatory.

Listed skills

  • Customer service · Preferred
  • First Aid · Preferred
  • CPR · Preferred
  • Housekeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Ice resurfacing
  • Ice edger operation
  • Building maintenance
  • Housekeeping
  • Propane handling
  • Safe lifting practices
  • Customer service
  • First aid
  • CPR
  • AED
  • WHMIS
  • Fall arrest
  • Confined space entry
  • Employment Equity
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Shift Work
  • Automated External Defibrillator
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Edger
  • Occupational Safety And Health
  • Facility Management
  • Facility Operations
  • Long-Term Care
  • Public Works
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
  • Sanitization

Job areas

  • Sports & Recreation
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Trades
  • Security & Safety
  • Service Operator
  • Manufacturing Machine Operator (General)
  • Stationary Plant and Machine Operators Not Elsewhere Classified
  • Production Workers, All Other

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