Public Skating Monitor

Position Details

• Location: Grimsby
• Wage: $18.29 per hour
• Hours of Work: Up to 24 hours per week
• Closing Date: 2026-09-21
• Department: Community Services
• Employment Type: Part-time
• Engagement Type: Seasonal

The Opportunity

The Town of Grimsby is committed to building a future that welcomes innovative new ideas while protecting and preserving its distinct heritage. It is a place where leaders are committed to sustainability and honouring Grimsby’s treasured natural setting. Grimsby has become a sought-after community where residents enjoy waterfront living, historic neighbourhoods, active living, and world class natural amenities. It is conveniently located in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) in a region that is home to Niagara wineries, agriculture, cuisine, and internationally recognized attractions.

The Portfolio

Reporting to the Supervisor Programs and Services, the Public Skating Monitor is responsible to ensure a safe environment during public skating events.

The Candidate

As a candidate for this position, you are currently enrolled in secondary or post-secondary education and hold a valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification. You have experience providing excellent customer service to the public and demonstrate a satisfactory level of ice skating ability. You are an enthusiastic and dependable individual with strong leadership skills, sound judgment, and the ability to make quick decisions while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. You are confident in responding effectively to situations to help prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of participants.

Working for the Town of Grimsby

This is a seasonal part-time position working up to 24 hours per week. The Town of Grimsby offers candidates for this position a wage of $18.29 per hour. The Town supports the health and wellness of our employees; a commitment that is demonstrated through free access to Town recreation facilities for employees and flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

If you are excited by this opportunity, we are excited to hear from you! We invite you to submit your application to hr@grimsby.ca by September 21, 2026, at 4:30 PM. Please quote the posting number in the subject line.

Job Posting Notice

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Consistent with our values and corporate culture, the Town of Grimsby is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection experience, and work environment.

The Town of Grimsby will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment process up to the point of undue hardship. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources (hr@grimsby.ca) to make appropriate arrangements.

The Town of Grimsby may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the recruitment process. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. Be advised that the Town of Grimsby’s Human Resources department frequently audits resumes of internal and external applicants to validate the accuracy and trustworthiness of information provided. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may result in disqualification. Internal applicants may be subject to discipline up to and including termination.

Duties and Responsibilities

• On Ice Skate Patrol (95%)
  • Verify participants have provided payment for public skating session
  • Perform public skating set-up including placement of pylons, putting up signage and making skate aids available
  • Facilitate safe skating practices by enforcing the public skating guidelines (ORFA Skating Best Practices) and address any concerns that arise
  • Be alert and take precautions to ensure safety. This includes awareness of the identification of potential hazards and continual facility/event capacities, communication with staff on duty
  • Remain in the public skating event for the duration of scheduled time
  • Wear all safety or identification pieces that are required for the position
  • Work with the other department staff as needed to communicate any necessary information and/or complete incident reports
  • Perform duties as a first responder for any on ice incidents/accidents and seek back up from facility staff, outside medical personnel as necessary
  • Always maintain positive public relations
  • Carry out light maintenance tasks as assigned from full-time arena attendant
• Other (5%)
  • Works in a safe manner in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, legislation, Town by-laws, policies, associated regulations, other applicable procedures, and ORFA Public Skating Guidelines
  • Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in secondary school or post-secondary education
• Current First Aid and CPR-C Certification
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) to the satisfaction of the Town
• Must have a satisfactory level of ice-skating ability
• Experience working with the public
• Energetic individual with good leadership skills
• Responsible individual with good attention to detail and safety mindset
• Ability to make decisions and respond quickly to prevent accident/injuries
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered