JOB SUMMARY
Join our team and help create a safe, high-quality ice surface for athletes, families, and community events. As a TDL/Arena Icemaker, you will be responsible for maintaining arena ice, operating ice-resurfacing equipment, and supporting the day-to-day operation of the facility. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in attention to detail, and is committed to providing an excellent experience for arena users. The role also involves operating parks equipment and performs labourer duties to carry out parks, roads and/or utilities maintenance in the summer months.
The successful candidate will perform ice maintenance, monitor arena conditions, assist with facility cleanliness and basic maintenance, and ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors.
THE CITY OF CRANBROOK
The City of Cranbrook is in the southeast corner of British Columbia amongst the majestic Rockies and Purcell mountains, near Alberta and the Canada/USA border. With a population of approximately 20,000, Cranbrook is the largest community in the East Kootenay. Known as the “Basecamp of the Kootenays”, Cranbrook provides an inviting lifestyle in a beautiful setting that has made our city a welcoming and growing place in which to live, work and play.
Competitive benefits package included as per C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement. Extended health, dental and vision care, short and long-term disability, Employer matching pension plan, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance and a $500/yr. health and wellness benefit.
POSTING TYPE: External
POSITION TYPE: Full-time
HOURS OF WORK: 40-hour work week, as per schedule
DEPARTMENT Recreation and Culture and Public Works
HOURLY RATE $36.92 per hour, Pay Grade 4 (IFO qualification) to $37.41 per hour, Pay Grade 5 (RO qualification) – Schedule “B” Outside Employees
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES
- Refrigeration Operator (RO) Certificate
- Candidates with RSA or IFO qualifications will be considered if they commit to acquire a Refrigeration Operator (RO) certification within 24 months
- Class 5 BC Driver’s License
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Clean Driver’s Abstract
- Ability to obtain Valid Class 3 B.C. Driver's License with Air Endorsement within six months
EXPERIENCE
- Two (2) years’ experience in arena operations
- Three (3) years’ Municipal Works experience or work experience of a similar nature in private industry.
- Road Maintenance/Asphalt Repair
- Lawn Maintenance/Irrigation Installation
- Sewer/Watermain Installation/Replacement
SPECIFIC SKILLS
- Ice Making
- Arena Maintenance
- Janitorial
- Exceptional staff and public relations
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Working knowledge of Ice Machines
- Knowledge of Arena Operations
- Knowledge of Refrigeration Ice Plants
- Record Keeping knowledge
- Knowledge of Rescue Breathing Apparatus
- Good working knowledge of WorkSafe BC Regulations and City Health and Safety Policy and procedures
- Available to work various schedules, weekends, holidays, day, evening, night shifts as outlined in the Collective Agreement
- Respond to emergency call outs and undertake Disaster Service responsibilities as required
CLOSING DATE: 07/20/2026
Pay: $36.92-$37.41 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
