Temporary Facility Operator

Position Details

• Job Type: Temporary Full Time (CUPE 136T)
• Duration: Maximum duration of eight (8) months
• Closing Date: December 31, 2026
• Department: Operations and Maintenance
• Posting Date: July 1, 2026

Join Our Team

Be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and growth. We foster a supportive culture where your skills and ideas are respected. Here, you’ll find purpose, teamwork, and opportunities for professional development. We offer access to learning programs, encourage open communication, and support career success through shared goals and continuous improvement. If you're ready to lead, learn, and make an impact—this is the place for you.

How You Help Us Succeed

Reporting to the Facility Supervisor of Operations and/or Manager, Operations and Maintenance, this position supports daily operations in a variety of facilities, including community centres, fire stations, libraries, operations depots and corporate facilities. Work independently to ensure systems operate efficiently, spaces remain safe, and services consistently meet high standards. This hands-on role is ideal for those who take pride in maintenance, equipment operation, and problem-solving. It’s a great opportunity to build experience in facility management while contributing to a clean, functional, and welcoming environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs work related to the operation and maintenance of recreation facilities, fire stations, libraries, operations depots and corporate facilities.
• Provides quality customer service to town staff, the public and other external agencies.
• Works constructively in a team environment and act independently as required, exercising good judgment with safe and appropriate practices and procedures.
• Daily facility maintenance including ice resurfacing and maintenance, preventative and demand maintenance, custodial and pool water maintenance.
• Performs manual duties involving basic repairs, service and maintenance work to plant equipment and properties.
• Provides directions to Part-Time employees related to facility operations.
• Operates equipment used in the ongoing maintenance of facilities and assets in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Participates in facility and program projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Shifts include weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
• Occasional site visits to satellite facilities within district.

What You Bring To The Team

Bring your technical skills, reliability, and team-first mindset to a dynamic operations environment. You’ll solve problems efficiently, adapt to changing demands, and support team success with strong communication and attention to detail. Your commitment to quality service and strategic thinking makes you a valuable asset to both the team and community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12 education.
• Successful completion of a recognized Refrigeration Certification (Basic Refrigeration ORFA) and Certified Pool Operator Certificate (CPO) is required, but consideration may be given to applicants who do not currently possess a Refrigeration or CPO Certificate.
• Experience in the operation of related equipment and demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with all aspects of facility operations and maintenance in addition to ice and public swimming pool maintenance.
• ORFA CARPT accreditation and pool operations courses would be an asset.
• Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience and/or training in the operation of a recreational arena, pool, community center and facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to undertake further training.
• Travel to a variety of sites is required for occasional site visits. The successful candidate will be required to supply their own personal vehicle for performing job duties/corporate business.
• A copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver's License Class G minimum with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviors must be provided. Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant, who is a new hire, will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) and pass a Town administered road test as a condition of employment.
• Employees are required to wear CSA-approved Green Patch safety footwear while working for the Corporation.
• This position requires a satisfactory criminal record and judicial matters check (CRJMC) dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment.