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Arena Ice Operator or Shift Enginneer

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

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Job type: Full-time
Closing date: Oct 29, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 29, 2026

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Posted: Sep 29, 2026

Arena Ice Operator or Shift Enginneer

St. Norbert Community Centre - Winnipeg, MB

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Application Deadline: N/A

Summary

To assist with the operation and maintenance of the Arena & Club buildings with a focus on Arena and Outdoor Rink ice maintenance and ice plant monitoring. This person will also perform outside grounds maintenance following standard operating procedures.

REPORTS TO: Chief Engineer and Facility Manager

SHIFTS: Saturday & Sunday, 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM or 3:30 PM - 12:30 AM

Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM - 12:30 AM

TERM: Full Time Seasonal - October 11, 2026 to March 25, 2027

Opportunity to return the following season

Required

Power Engineer’s Certification Refrigeration Class W or Arena Ice Facility Operator Certification

○ Must be able to obtain the Class W or IFO during the term of the contract

High School Diploma
Drivers License - 5th Class

Duties & Responsibilities

Ice Plant Operation & Ice Maintenance

Debrief with other staff as required
Monitor refrigeration plant, perform plant readings, maintain log book and troubleshoot any issues with the shift engineer following standard operating procedures
Maintain ice resurfacer (Zamboni)
Perform indoor ice resurfacing in a 15 minute period
Prepare outdoor rink surface and boards for flooding and maintain ice throughout winter season
Track all work in a shift log and report issues to the Shift Engineer and/or Facility Manager

Facility Operations & Maintenance

Conduct daily inspections including visual check of floors, walls, stairwells, washrooms, lighting, emergency equipment, audio/video or tables/chairs being used.
Maintain SNCC grounds with tractor, riding mower, trimmer, tiller, snow blower, ice chipper/melting for snow clearing.
Maintain facility floors, walls, entrances/exits and stairwells by cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing, etc. utilizing a floor scrubber and other tools
Shift tasks will be provided outlining the tasks to be performed for weekday, daytime and evening shifts.

Administrative Tasks

Maintain the maintenance logbook in the arena office throughout the shift
Complete the zamboni checklist
Complete hardcopy and digital incident reports as required
Complete hardcopy and digital lost & found forms

Physical Demands

Walking and climbing stairs throughout facility
Bending over to lift equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs or utilize tools to assist lifting
Carry equipment and supplies to/from storage
Push or pull chair and table carts and event equipment/supplies
Climbing ladders to perform maintenance tasks
Shoveling snow to clear walkways, entrances and exits

Health And Safety

All SNCC staff ensures work is performed in compliance with the Province of Manitoba Safety & Health Act along with SNCC policies and standard operating procedures.

Work Wear And Equipment

The shift engineer and rink operator jobs are a combination of indoor and seasonal outdoor tasks.

Appropriate work wear is recommended to perform certain tasks, i.e. pants, long sleeve shirts, hats, when working outdoors, in the summer.
Proper footwear is required, CSA approved work boots/shoes offering at minimum toe protection suitable for the seasonal work required.
The community centre will provide safety goggles, face shields and gloves
The community centre will provide coveralls and winter safety jacket and pants

Attachments

Arena Ice Operator Job Description 2026.pdf

How To Apply

Email your resume and cover letter to Norman Ettawacappo, Facility Manager, at manager@stnorbertcc.ca. If you have any questions you can call 204-269-4120 ext 3 or via email.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted, facility tour and technical questions will be included as part of the interview process.
The selected candidate will start at the earliest possible date with training provided.

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Responsibilities

Operate and monitor the refrigeration plant, maintain indoor and outdoor ice surfaces, and service the ice resurfacer. Inspect and maintain the facility and grounds, complete shift logs and required reports, and follow safety procedures.

Requirements

Applicants need a high school diploma, a 5th Class driver's license, and either a Power Engineer’s Refrigeration Class W certification or Arena Ice Facility Operator certification; candidates must be able to obtain the certification during the contract. The role requires physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, and shoveling snow.

Skills

Refrigeration Plant Monitoring
Ice Resurfacing
Ice Plant Operation
Zamboni Maintenance
Outdoor Rink Maintenance
Facility Inspections
Grounds Maintenance
Snow Clearing
Troubleshooting
Equipment Operation
Cleaning and Floor Maintenance
Maintenance Logging
Incident Reporting
Workplace Health and Safety

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Hiring contact

Norman Ettawacappo

Keywords

Refrigeration Class W
Arena Ice Facility Operator Certification
Ice Plant
Refrigeration Plant
Ice Resurfacing
Zamboni
Outdoor Rink
Facility Maintenance
Grounds Maintenance
Tractor
Riding Mower
Trimmer
Tiller
Snow Blower
Ice Chipper
Floor Scrubber
Standard Operating Procedures
Maintenance Logbook
Incident Reports
Lost and Found Forms
Manitoba Safety and Health Act
CSA-Approved Footwear
5th Class Driver’s License

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