BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With 100+ years of diverse market experience, we are a forward thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Facility Management & Operations team is expanding! We are seeking committed, collaborative professionals who are eager to contribute to a hardworking and creative team. We currently have an Icehouse Manager position available in the Ottawa, Ontario area.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Operate Registered Ice Plant

Perform rounds

Take ice plant readings

Report findings and issues to Chief of Plant

Schedule maintenance with service provider

Adjust set points and schedule to maintain ice surface

Icehouse Management

Monitor 2 ice surfaces and direct staff to maintain and perform maintenance

Plan ice maintenance within the ice rental schedules

Train icehouse staff

Create and maintain staffing schedules. Icehouse is open 18 hours/day – 362 days per year.

Liaise with client and Welcome Desk

Assist with project planned for the facility





Coordinate and complete annual ice removal and reinstatement

Coordinate the maintenance of three ice resurface machines (Olympia and Zamboni)

Occasionally answer after-hours calls from staff

Assist with maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems in the facility.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Refrigeration B License – TSSA

ORFA Certified Ice Technician

ORFA Aqua Operator (optional)

Ice Resurface Machine Driver

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

5-10 years in ice surface maintenance and care.

The expected salary range for this role is between $80,000 - $100,000 per year. The starting salary will be determined based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Base pay is one component of Black & McDonald’s total rewards package.

Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual discretionary bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

If you are an existing Black & McDonald employee, please notify your supervisor of your interest and intent to apply before applying.

📌 Icehouse Manager (Ottawa)
🏢 Black u0026 McDonald
📍 Ottawa