The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment, competitive pay and benefits.

The Municipality invites applications from candidates with the proven skills, qualifications and abilities for the position of Maintenance Ice Maker on a casual basis. Hours of work will include weekends, evenings and shift work. If you are self-motivated, looking to take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, enjoy both responsibility and accountability with one of British Columbia's most inclusive and environmentally conscious municipalities, we look forward to receiving your application!

The successful candidate will perform duties in the maintenance, ice making, and custodial functions in a diverse recreational facility. This position may be required to work in the Parks Department on a seasonal basis. Deployment to other duties may be required from time to time.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Abilities:

• Completion of Grade
• Possession of a valid Refrigeration Operator's Certificate or 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate recognized by the Technical Safety of British Columbia (TSBC).
• Possession of a valid Occupational First Aid Level 1 or equivalent
• Completion of RFABC's Arena Ice Maker and Building Service Worker I courses and one to three (1 to 3) years of related job experience or acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrable ability to operate building, grounds and associated
• Demonstrable ability to identify and perform self-directed facility repairs including plumbing, carpentry, painting, fencing, concrete work, and the operation of power tools.
• Demonstrable ability in the operation of ice making, ice resurfacing, and related arena equipment and experience in maintenance of a recreational facility.
• Independence of judgment and capability of working under minimal supervision recognizing and addressing liability
• Excellent communication, practical problem solving and the ability to establish and maintain public relations skills with the public, contractors, and user groups.
• Working knowledge of and commitment to WorkSafeBC and BC Safety Authority regulations and safety procedures and other related regulatory requirements.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 5 C. Driver's License; a satisfactory current driver's abstract will be required.
• The position may be physically demanding; candidate must be able to successfully perform all duties associated with the position. A medical certificate attesting to suitability for this position may be required.

The following skills and abilities would be considered an asset:

• Relevant skills and experience in electronic records management for an arena ice plant, maintenance, and parks assets/maps.
• Ability to diagnose and undertake repairs to irrigation systems and/or playground equipment.
• Experience and knowledge of turf management and operation/maintenance of equipment used for cemetery and parks services.

This is a unionized position (CUPE Local 358) and the collective agreement may be viewed on our website. Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a police information and vulnerable sector check.