Ice Resurfacer Operator

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 Dr Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services Application Close: 29/09/2026

JOB 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 accumulated

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates

Safe Ice Resurfacer Operator (Zamboni) certificate within the timeframe determined by the employer

Must 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 asset

KNOWLEDGE

• 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.

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