Arena Operator - Outdoor Facility Maintainer-EN

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION! 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. THE ROLE 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! Qualifications Needed Education, Certifications and Licenses An acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification Valid Driver’s Licence (Province) Recreation Facilities Association Certified Ice Technician (Province) Experience In operating and maintaining ice rink and outdoor sports facilities equipment In resource administration Competencies Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership. Language Requirements English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset Reading: None Writing: None Oral: Functional Benefits Available Health Benefits: Healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program and mental health support. Work Life Balance: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, family related leave and personal days. Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans. Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training. Perks: Discounts provided through CF One Member Appreciation. Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits Other Information This is an on-site position with an assigned work location. START DATE September 1, 2026 INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION 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. Alberta

Maintain ice rinks and outdoor sports facilities, including operating a Zamboni and ensuring equipment is in working order. Manage facility access, greet visitors, and patrol areas to ensure safety and adherence to regulations.

Requires a valid driver's license, CPR and Standard First Aid certification, and a Recreation Facilities Association Certified Ice Technician certification. Candidates should have experience operating ice rink and outdoor sports equipment.

• Healthcare spending account • Virtual care (telemedicine) • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Mental health support • Paid/unpaid leave • Vacation pay • Family related leave • Personal days • Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Group Savings Plans • Professional association memberships payment • Online learning opportunities • LinkedIn Learning subscription • Second language training • CF One Member Appreciation discounts

• Customer servicePreferred

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• Ice rink maintenance
• Outdoor facility maintenance
• Zamboni operation
• Resource administration
• Client focus
• Communication
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Facility patrolling
• Customer service

• Sports & Recreation
• Trades
• Government & Public Sector
• Customer Service & Support
• Security & Safety

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 29, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level