Overview

We are hiring our Ice Crew for a seasonal part-time role, reporting to our Chief Engineer and Special Projects Manager. If you have a ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent skating abilities, a devotion to your craft, and a passion for sports, we want to hear from you.

Ice Crew members are a diverse group of men and women who will serve as skaters for all home games and additional events throughout the 2025-2026 season.

This role pays an hourly rate of $17.20-$18.20 CAD

This is a seasonal role from August to May.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline

Responsibilities

Ice Crew members are experienced skaters whose duties will include;

• Shovel ice during TV timeouts
• Work through a game day checklist
• Move/place hockey nets, drill holes
• Clearing ice of any debris
• Slushing ice
• Change out glass
• Push in retractable seating when required
• Act as an on-ice skate patrol for public skating events
• Engaging in fan activations during intermissions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong ability to skate; hockey experience and/or knowledge is a plus
• Ability to mobilize quickly and for long durations
• Awareness and understanding of the rules of the OHL Hockey League (resources provided)
• Ability to work independently and as a productive member of a team
• Capable of working a flexible schedule and extended hours, including but not limited to working early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays in addition to traditional during business hours
• Must be able to work in a loud noise environment
• Strong verbal communication skills in the English language
• Proven ability to work well with all levels of management
• Strong work ethic and personal integrity
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for short periods
• Basic arena refrigeration certificate and/or experience in ice resurfacer operationswould be considered an asset