Head Ice Technician
The Dawson Creek Curling Club is seeking a Head Ice Technician for the 2026–27 season. This seasonal leadership position is responsible for all aspects of curling ice installation, maintenance, and removal within our dedicated 8-sheet facility. The successful candidate will work closely with the General Manager, volunteers, and City arena staff to ensure high-quality ice conditions throughout the season. Key Responsibilities: • Lead annual ice installation and spring ice removal • Maintain playing surfaces through scraping, pebbling, nipping, flooding, and ongoing ice management • Monitor i…
- On-site
- BRITISH COLUMBIA
- Posted Jul 2, 2026
- Apply by Dec 29, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
The Dawson Creek Curling Club is seeking a Head Ice Technician for the 2026–27 season. This seasonal leadership position is responsible for all aspects of curling ice installation, maintenance, and removal within our dedicated 8-sheet facility. The successful candidate will work closely with the General Manager, volunteers, and City arena staff to ensure high-quality ice conditions throughout the season. Key Responsibilities: • Lead annual ice installation and spring ice removal • Maintain playing surfaces through scraping, pebbling, nipping, flooding, and ongoing ice management • Monitor ice conditions and make adjustments to optimize performance • Maintain curling stones and ice-making equipment • Support bonspiels, league play, school programs, and special events • Maintain daily ice records and communicate operational needs What Makes This Position Unique: • Dedicated 8-sheet curling facility • Average 25–30 hour work week outside of bonspiels and installation/removal periods • Experienced volunteer installation and removal crew • Retired former Head Ice Technician available for consultation and support • City-operated refrigeration plant maintained by arena and engineering staff • Dedicated RO water system targeting near 0 TDS water quality • Established leagues, bonspiels, and operating procedures Season Overview: • Installation begins mid-September • League play runs October through March • Ice removal occurs in early April • Includes Cashspiel, Mixed, Men’s & Ladies, Elementary Bonspiel, Funspiels, and potential U18 Winter Games Trials Candidates with curling ice experience, arena ice experience, refrigeration knowledge, or strong mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply.
What you’ll do
The Head Ice Technician is responsible for all aspects of curling ice installation, maintenance, and removal. This includes leading the annual ice installation and ensuring high-quality ice conditions throughout the season.
Requirements
Candidates with curling ice experience, arena ice experience, refrigeration knowledge, or strong mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply. The position requires collaboration with the General Manager, volunteers, and City arena staff.
Other relevant skills
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- Ice Installation
- Ice Maintenance
- Ice Management
- Curling Stones
- Refrigeration Knowledge
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Scraping
- Pebbling
- Nipping
- Flooding
- Bonspiels
- League Play
- School Programs
- Special Events
- Daily Ice Records
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Dec 29, 2026