Athletics Facility & Equipment Technician
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Athletics Facility & Equipment Technician
Full-Time Support Staff
The Athletics Facility & Equipment Technician is a key operational role within the Nipissing University Athletics Department, responsible for coordinating the setup, maintenance, and repair of sport and fitness equipment, supporting facility logistics, and assisting with event operations across academic, varsity, intramural, and external programming.
Working collaboratively with University Facilities, Security, Athletics staff, and student staff, the Athletics Facility & Equipment Technician ensures that all athletic spaces are functional, presentable, and compliant with health and safety standards. The role includes oversight of equipment storage and handling, facility key tracking, and coordination of automated access systems. It also serves as the primary liaison with Facilities and Campus Sales & Services for external events, ensuring seamless communication and execution of logistics.
The Athletics Facility & Equipment Technician plays a proactive role in identifying and resolving operational issues, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to long-term planning for facility and equipment upgrades. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work flexible hours in a dynamic, public-facing environment.
The hours of work may rotate and be flexible, depending on the department's needs. The Athletics Facility & Equipment Coordinator will be notified in advance of any changes to the regularly scheduled shifts as outlined in Article 22.02 of the collective agreement.
The successful candidate will hold a college diploma in Recreation, Sport Management, Facility Operations, or a related field combined with a minimum of two years of experience in athletic facility or equipment coordination.
A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents.
Please submit your letter of application in a single PDF document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2025.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.58 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
About Nipissing University
While the roots of Nipissing University extend back to the 1900's with the North Bay Normal School, Nipissing University College was formed in 1967 as an affiliate of Laurentian University. Nipissing University received its charter as an independent University in 1992. Today, Nipissing is proud to be a primarily undergraduate university with a reputation for excellence in teacher education, arts, science and professional programs. Students will find themselves in a high quality academic environment that is student-focused and based on personal teaching practices, innovative approaches to learning, and a growing research culture. Nipissing is committed to playing a positive role in the educational, social, cultural and economic life in all of the communities it serves.
Athletics Facility & Equipment Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Athletics Facility & Equipment Technician
Full-Time Support Staff
The Athletics Facility & Equipment Technician is a key operational role within the Nipissing University Athletics Department, responsible for coordinating the setup, maintenance, and repair of sport and fitness equipment, supporting facility logistics, and assisting with event operations across academic, varsity, intramural, and external programming.
Working collaboratively with University Facilities, Security, Athletics staff, and student staff, the Athletics Facility & Equipment Technician ensures that all athletic spaces are functional, presentable, and compliant with health and safety standards. The role includes oversight of equipment storage and handling, facility key tracking, and coordination of automated access systems. It also serves as the primary liaison with Facilities and Campus Sales & Services for external events, ensuring seamless communication and execution of logistics.
The Athletics Facility & Equipment Technician plays a proactive role in identifying and resolving operational issues, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to long-term planning for facility and equipment upgrades. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work flexible hours in a dynamic, public-facing environment.
The hours of work may rotate and be flexible, depending on the department's needs. The Athletics Facility & Equipment Coordinator will be notified in advance of any changes to the regularly scheduled shifts as outlined in Article 22.02 of the collective agreement.
The successful candidate will hold a college diploma in Recreation, Sport Management, Facility Operations, or a related field combined with a minimum of two years of experience in athletic facility or equipment coordination.
A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents.
Please submit your letter of application in a single PDF document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2025.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.58 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
About Nipissing University
While the roots of Nipissing University extend back to the 1900's with the North Bay Normal School, Nipissing University College was formed in 1967 as an affiliate of Laurentian University. Nipissing University received its charter as an independent University in 1992. Today, Nipissing is proud to be a primarily undergraduate university with a reputation for excellence in teacher education, arts, science and professional programs. Students will find themselves in a high quality academic environment that is student-focused and based on personal teaching practices, innovative approaches to learning, and a growing research culture. Nipissing is committed to playing a positive role in the educational, social, cultural and economic life in all of the communities it serves.