Seasonal Arena Labourer

The City of Quinte West is situated on the shores of the beautiful Bay of Quinte. We are located directly along the Highway 401 corridor approximately 1.5 hours east of Toronto and 2.5 hours west of Ottawa. Over 46,560 people make Quinte West home. Quinte West’s natural setting, with its attractive scenic backdrop of rolling hills, rich farmland and clean waterways, creates a healthy environment for working, living, and raising a family. Safe, well-planned neighbourhoods and plenty of recreational activities make Quinte West the ideal place to visit or call “home”. Position: Seasonal Arena Labourer Department: Community Services and Strategic Partnerships Division: Buildings, Facilities and Arenas Reports to: Supervisor of Facilities Community Services and Strategic Partnerships This department is responsible for developing and implementing Economic Development, Tourism and Communication strategies for the City. The department is also responsible for the management of all City facilities which includes the day to day operations of our Arenas and Marina. In addition the department will be actively involved with developing and maintaining numerous strategic partnerships with various groups and organizations with whom the City of Quinte West engages. Purpose and Scope: Reporting to the Supervisor of Facilities, the Arena Labourer will perform general maintenance and other operational duties as required for the safe operation of community centres, marinas, and arenas. The duties will include, but not be limited to, custodial duties, garbage/recycling collection, special event assistance, equipment operations, repairs and general maintenance, security and ice maintenance. Duties and Responsibilities: The position will: • Complete arena equipment maintenance for such items as ice resurfacers, ice edgers and furnaces and be familiar with sprinkler and alarm system operations. • Maintain building cleanliness and sanitation including lobbies, washrooms, hallways, meeting rooms, dressing rooms, spectator areas and the outside perimeter of the building. • Ensure that a clean and safe work area is maintained including vehicles, equipment and storage areas. • Be responsible for the tools provided by the Employer. • Collect garbage and recycling items and dispose of same following Department procedures. • Be responsible for general grounds keeping duties as required. • Be responsible for the safe operation of and maintenance of arena equipment. • Operate ice resurfacer when required. • Complete maintenance duties, including but not limited to, grass cutting, weed whipping, garbage pickup and aquatic weed removal. • Assist with arena equipment repairs. • Assist with community event set up and tear down. • Fill in for crossing guards on an as needed basis. • Demonstrate a commitment to learning and overall professional development. • Follow all guidelines for employees and employers as legislated under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, other applicable legislation, best practices, City policies and procedures where applicable. Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Contacts: The position will have direct contact with: Internal: Supervisor of Facilities, Manager of Facilities, coworkers, other City staff. External: The general public, user groups and agencies. Education/Specialized Training/Skills: The position will require: • A minimum of a High School Diploma. • A valid Class G Driver’s Licence and a safe driving record in good standing, satisfactory to the employer. • The ability to obtain and maintain a Vulnerable Sector Check. (VSC) in good standing. • A highly developed sense of professionalism, tact and diplomacy. • Must demonstrate respect for confidential and sensitive issues. • Demonstrated telephone and public relations skills. • Demonstrated ethical behaviour and business practices. • Proficiently skilled and comfortable with the use of mobile devices and technology to include but not limited to Google Workspace, Dayforce (or other similar software programs) email and internet. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Effective problem solving skills and abilities. Nice to have: Although not required, the following would be considered a preferred asset to the position. • The ability to communicate in both English and French. • A certificate in Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic Electro Defibrillation (AED). • Propane handling training and experience. • Knowledge and experience with special events operations. Work Experience: • A minimum of one (1) year of experience working in arena or recreational facilities. • The position will require related experience with mechanical, carpentry and plumbing work. • Demonstrated interpersonal and team skills are necessary. • Experience with the installation and maintenance of ice, including the operation of arena equipment (ice resurfacer). Nice to have: Although not required, the following would be considered an asset to the position. • Previous municipal experience. Decision Making: The position has minimal responsibility in decision making affecting the department. Supervision: • Not Applicable. Work Environment: • Regular evening and weekend work is required. • This position requires working a variety of shifts which will include rotation days and weekends. • Physically able and competent to perform the physical demands of this position. Note: This posting is for an exisiting a seasonal vacancy. The hours of work are up to 40 hours per week from September to April, and the successful candidate must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Personal information and any supporting material are collected and administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Quinte West is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone removed] ext. 1106 or hr@quintewest.ca to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Applicants will be required to consent to the completion of a criminal reference check and the completion of a driver’s abstract, if deemed a requirement of the position. The City of Quinte West does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates in its recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed and assessed by Human Resources staff and the hiring manager.