Curling Ice Technician (Seasonal, PT)

About Us
Spray Lake Sawmills Centre (SLSC) is a leading-edge sport and recreational facility encompassing 325,000 square feet, including an aquatic centre, four arenas and a curling centre, fitness & climbing facilities, an indoor turf, track, and gymnasium, and is home to several third-party tenants. SLSC is a not-for-profit organization and a registered charity, governed by a volunteer board of directors. SLSC employs over 200 employees who help make a difference in our community’s physical and social well-being. We offer a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that promotes excellence in teamwork, community building, and an innovative customer-focus. Our facilities are located in Cochrane, Alberta.

About the Position
Your primary purpose is to ensure excellence in ice quality and customer experience within the SLSC Curling Centre, including day-to-day ice maintenance, curling centre operations, and facility preparation for all curling events and bookings. We are looking for hard working individuals with a positive attitude, a strong sense of customer service, and the ability to work effectively with a team. This position will take day-to-day direction from the Head Ice Technician under the formal supervision of the Programs & Bookings Supervisor.

Job Type: Part-time, Hourly, Seasonal (ending April 2026)
Availability Required: 10-20 hours per week on a flexible schedule aligned with bonspiels and events - primarily evenings (6pm-12am) & weekend shifts

Specific responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintenance of curling ice: executing tasks according to schedules and timelines as directed by the Curling Supervisor and Head Ice Technician to ensure great ice conditions for all leagues and bonspiels.
• Safely use necessary equipment, as trained, to complete ice maintenance tasks.
• Perform non-mechanical maintenance as required to operate curling facility.
• Greet Curling Centre users and assist in the general facilitation of bookings, events, leagues and bonspiels.
• Assist other curling staff in all areas of Curling Centre operations and cleaning.
• Complete cleaning tasks as assigned on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Assist where required in the installation and removal of ice.
• Responsible for housekeeping of front end that the public sees (washrooms and locker rooms, multi – use rooms, dressing rooms, stands, hallways and grounds). This may include snow removal on sidewalks.
• Interact and communicate effectively with the immediate supervisor, co-workers, employees, and customers.
• Always maintain a professional appearance.
• Responsible for completing tasks with a Health & Safety focus, and using proper PPE where required.
• Carry communication device at all times and be available to respond to emergency situations as needed.
• Perform all work with proper safety procedures in mind to ensure a safe environment for the individual themselves and the general building population.

Qualifications:

• Experience in curling or arena operations is an asset (but not required - on the job training will be provided).
• Must have a strong work ethic, self-directed initiative, and be able to prioritize tasks to ensure the best possible experience for our Curling Centre users.
• Ability to get results, meet timelines, be proactive in a customer friendly approach
• Dedicated to ensuring a clean and well-maintained environment
• Must have a strong “safety sense” (comfort working on/around ice and using equipment)
• Level 1 Curling certificate an asset, but not required
• A clear criminal record check is required on hire
• Standard First Aid & CPR-C is required, but can be provided during employment
• WHMIS training will be provided during employment
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job including standing for an extended period, walking (on ice), lifting (up to 50lbs), and performing repetitive motion.
• Proper footwear will be required for this position, at minimum you will be required to wear a pair of indoor, rubber soled shoes that must not be worn outside