The Role

**Note these are temporary positions covering part-time hours for up to 6 months, starting on September 27, 2026**

Reporting to the Supervisor, Recreation Facilities, the Arena Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of recreation facilities for the City of Kingston.

Main duties of this position include ice installation, removal and maintenance; general building custodial and maintenance duties; monitor building, refrigeration and environmental systems. The Arena Operator will also address and respond to inquiries from the public and facility users, and will ensure compliance with health and safety requirements in all aspects of the work.

To qualify, you'll need...

High School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent.

A minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a recreation facility operation environment including maintaining arenas, marinas, pools, community centres or sports fields.

Experience with the installation and maintenance of ice, including the operation of arena and cleaning equipment (e.g. ice edger, snow blower, floor scrubber) an asset.

First Aid and Automated Electronic Defibrillator certification must be obtained within sixty (60) days of employment at the employees’ expense.





Successful candidates would be required to successfully obtain the Basic Arena Refrigeration course offered through ORFA within six (6) months of starting in the Arena Operator position.

Must possess and maintain a valid Class ‘G’ driver’s license with a satisfactory driver’s abstract of not more than 3 demerit points.

Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation.

Ability to complete job related training.

Knowledge of MS Office an asset.

Ability to operate an ice re-surfacer; (Zamboni, Olympia) ice edger’s and whitewash unit.

Ability to operate other equipment and vehicles (tractor, golf cart, snowblower, lawn mower, vehicle with trailer etc.)

Self-starter with the ability to work under minimal supervision combined with ability to be solid team player.

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Knowledge of building operations such as maintenance/cleaning and monitoring building systems.

Strong attention to detail.

Able to perform the essential duties of the job including heavy lifting.

Ability to work rotating shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check, including vulnerable sector.

📌 Arena Operator - Temporary (Part-time hours), up to 6 months - 6 Positions (Canada)
🏢 City of Kingston
📍 Canada