The Opportunity
Part-time Zamboni Drivers are responsible for ensuring that all ice surfaces at the Cavanagh Sensplex (Ottawa North-West) are properly maintained and floated. This position will remain open for future hiring purposes.
Key Responsibilities
Ongoing
- Responsible for operating and driving the Zamboni (ice resurfacing machine) and other motorized equipment
- Edge ice before games
- Shovel snow away from exit doors
- Ensures all ice pads are resurfaced according to facility schedules
- Ensures all ice pads are resurfaced according to facility standards
- Perform weekly/ daily maintenance on all ice pads
- Complete minor repairs on ice surface, dasher boards, safety shields, and all other equipment
Health & Safety Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Responsible for ensuring that all areas covered by Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) are adhered to, specifically:
- Working in compliance with the provisions of the OHSA, regulations and internal policies and procedures
- Using or wearing protective equipment, devises or clothing when required
- Reporting any missing or defective equipment or protective device which could endanger himself or herself or another team member
- Reporting any contravention of the OHSA, regulations or SSE policies and procedures
Training
Responsible for completing on-line training modules as required, including, but not limited to:
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability - Customer Service Standards Training
- IASR: Information and Communications Standards
- Understanding Human Rights Training
- Ontario Worker Health & Safety Awareness
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
- Violence and Harassment in the Workplace
May also be required to attend on-site training sessions as scheduled.
Qualifications (what we look for)
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Experience driving an ice resurfacer
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Must be physically able to do heavy lifting (50 lbs) and comfortable working at heights
- Possess knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods used in ice resurfacing
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions
- Familiar with tools and maintenance equipment
- Must be willing to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Bilingual preferred (French & English)
Who We Are
The Sensplex Facilities, an affiliate of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, are Ottawa’s premier destinations for hockey, sports, and community events. Our three state-of-the-art locations, Bell Sensplex, Richcraft Sensplex, and Cavanagh Sensplex, serves as hubs for athletes, teams, and families looking for top-tier ice surface, fieldhouse, training programs and recreational opportunities.
What We Offer
Employees will have the opportunity to work in a unique industry, with access to to memorable fan experiences, and free on-site parking - along with the chance to contribute to an organization that takes pride in its people, its performance, and its community.
Compensation
$22.45 - $26.45 per hour, based on experience.
Job Status
Ongoing Recruitment: We are continuously accepting applications for future openings.
We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be maintained on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.
Senators Sports & Entertainment supports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at 613-599-0250 if you require disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process.
SSE is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.
SSE confirms that it does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools in its recruitment or hiring processes. All candidate screening, evaluation, and selection decisions are conducted by human recruiters or hiring managers using predefined, job-related criteria, ensuring a fair, transparent, and human-led hiring process in compliance with applicable employment and privacy laws