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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 with Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, you will be part of a team proud to provide safe, quality arena 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 greet visitors, manage access to the facility 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 High school diploma AND some years experience in a related field. (OR An acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience) Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification Valid Driver’s Licence (AB) Recreation Facilities Association Certified Ice Technician (AB), an asset Experience In ice rink maintenance In operating ice rink equipment 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: 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. This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date of 08 September 2026 and end date of 09 April 2027. START DATE 08 September 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

What you’ll do

Maintain the ice rink surface using a Zamboni and ensure dressing rooms and equipment are organized and functional. Manage facility access, greet visitors, and patrol the area to ensure safety and adherence to regulations.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and several years of related experience, along with a valid Alberta driver's license and current CPR/Standard First Aid certification. Certification as a Recreation Facilities Association Certified Ice Technician is considered an asset.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Ice rink maintenance
• Zamboni operation
• Facility management
• Customer service
• First aid
• CPR
• Client focus
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Organizational knowledge
• Innovation

Job areas

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