Arena/Facility Operators



Location: East Hants Sportsplex, Lantz, NS

Are you passionate about sports and recreation and thrive in a dynamic environment? Do you enjoy delivering exceptional customer service and contributing to a diverse community? If so, the East Hants Sportsplex is the place for you!

The East Hants Sportsplex is a vibrant hub for sports, recreation and community events. Our facility features two arena ice pads, three year-round artificial turf fields, a Café, and three versatile multi-purpose rooms ready to host a wide range of activities. Join our dedicated team of experts in sports, recreation, customer service, hospitality, and facility operations, in an exciting community-focused environment.

We are recruiting for Arena/Facility Operators to join our team for the upcoming fall/winter season.  Our Arena/Facility Operators are responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the East Hants Sportsplex buildings and properties, maintenance of the ice rink, preparation of dressing rooms, and ensuring ice plant equipment is checked and maintained.

What you can offer:

  • Past experience in arena or facility operations or a willingness to learn.
  • Mechanically inclined, experience in building maintenance, heating, ventilations or air conditioning (HVAC) would be an asset.
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Those with a minimum of a 2nd Class Refrigeration ticket experience will be given preference for consideration.
  • Current WHMIS, CPR/First Aid certification, or a willingness and ability to successfully complete training
  • Clean Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry check.
  • Ability to do physical work, including lifting up to 30lbs.
  • You are available to work up to 40 hours per week from September – May, around the operational requirements of a sports facility, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends, and on-call emergency maintenance work.

What we can offer:

  • A culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence.
  • Working with a team that is passionate about serving a community.
  • A commitment to personal and team professional development.
  • The excitement of being part of supporting sports, recreation, and events in a fast-growing community.

Hourly rate:

With minimum 2nd Class Refrigeration Certificate $26/hour

Without minimum 2nd Class Refrigeration Certificate $23/hour

Deadline to apply: Posted until filled

If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@easthants.ca or 902-883-6203.