Skate Patrol

Position Details

• Vacancy Type: Part-Time
• Number of Positions: 25
• Closing Date: 11/03/2026
• Hourly Rate/Salary: 19.21 - 22.88
• Hours of Work: Up to 24 hours per week
• Work Location: Various locations across Mississauga
• Organization Unit: CMS/City Wide Sports Programs
• Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept, CMS/Recreation & Culture Division, Program Delivery
• Non-Union/Union: Non Union

Job Summary

Responsible for providing a safe skating experience during Public Skates to meet the needs of all participants. This could include Fun Skate, Stick and Puck Programs, and Shinny Programs.

Evening and weekend hours are available at various arenas across Mississauga.

Tentative locations:

• Clarkson CC
• Erin Mills Twin Arena
• Huron Park Recreation Centre
• Iceland Arena
• Meadowvale 4 Rinks
• Port Credit Memorial Arena
• Mississauga Valley CC
• Paul Coffey Arena (Malton Arena)
• Burnhamthorpe Community Centre
• Woodhurst Outdoor Rink

This posting will be used to fill various vacancies over the coming months and therefore interviews will be offered when required. Recruitment is dependent on available vacancies and business needs. Successful candidates would need to be available from approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., primarily evenings and weekends.

Duties And Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Supervisor of City Wide Programs and the Skate Patrol Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring delivery of a comprehensive Drop In Ice Program to meet participants' needs through ongoing supervision and excellent customer and staff relations.

• Ensure that participants have proof of payment.
• Check that participants are wearing appropriate equipment for the program.
• Provide customer service to all participants.
• Conduct on-site facility checks.
• Monitor use of allowed equipment.
• Perform First Aid when required and complete an accident/incident report.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.
• Enforce a zero-tolerance policy for abusive behaviour in accordance with the violence and vandalism policy.
• Inform the full-time supervisor of any staffing or participant issues that may compromise the program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of age.
• Must hold a valid Emergency or Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR B or C certification from the Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross Society, St. John’s Ambulance or the Canadian Ski Patrol; certification must be recognized by WSIB.
• The award must be current during the employment period and is provided at the employee's expense.
• Strong skating skills and knowledge of safe on-ice practices.
• Strong verbal skills.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Ability to stand or skate for extended periods of time in a cold environment.
• Previous customer service experience is an asset.
• A Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, as a condition of employment.

Additional Information

The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing and/or screening candidates for some positions; however, it is not used in selecting final candidates.

Applicants may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.

If selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.

If selected for an interview, you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.

Equity, Diversity And Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in its selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca.