Job Description

Position Details

Position Type: Temporary Union PT (Fixed Term)
Closing Date: December 31, 2026
Union: CUPE Local 44
Hours of Work: 0-27.5 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $23.87 - $30.70 per hour
Contract Length: Up to 9-month contract
Department: Corporate Facilities and Sustainability
Location: Various arenas and pools across the City of Burlington

Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Position Overview

Reporting to a Supervisor, RCC Facility Operations and working out of one of the City’s arenas and/or pools, the Arena/Pool Operator’s primary function is to operate and maintain the City’s public arenas and pools.

Responsibilities

Prepare, maintain and remove ice surfaces as well as monitor and adjust the refrigeration equipment and keep appropriate records.
Perform minor building renovations and set-up/take down of rooms for scheduled rentals as well as provide janitorial services and maintain related inventory.
Provide front line customer service and maintain building and patron safety.
Provide training/task supervision to part-time staff.
Drive your own personal vehicle to different facilities every shift.

Requirements

Experience using an ice resurfacer and edger, along with various power/hand tools.
Comfortable troubleshooting issues with compressors, motors and pumps.
Basic computer skills to operate e-mail and Microsoft Office applications.
Possess or be able to obtain Standard First Aid and CPR C + AED.
Certified Ice Technician (CIT) and/or accreditation with CPO/ Class A Pools considered an asset.
Class B Refrigeration Certification and/or Stationery 4th Class Engineer considered an asset.
Valid G Class driver’s licence with an acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years), and/or no administrative driver license (ADLS) suspensions.
Provide a clear criminal record check at their own expense.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work With Us

Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door. Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents.

A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together.
A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements.
A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work.
A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement.
A great pension and benefits package.
Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather.
Opportunities to continuously learn and grow.

If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.