Winter Emera Oval Skate Sharpener

2 months ago

Halifax, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time

**Job Posting**

Skate Sharpener positions will work as part of a team of skating ambassadors of HRM’s Emera Oval facility. Skate Sharpeners will monitor use of all skates and ensure all equipment is safe and in good working condition. Skate Sharpeners will be required to ensure that the Emera Oval provides a safe, fun and festive atmosphere for skating activities and events.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Monitors and ensures all hockey/figure skates are in safe working condition
- Sharpens hockey/figure skates
- Manages equipment and sharpening schedule in a logístical manner

**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education and Experience**:

- Previous experience sharpening skates an asset
- Trained to sharpen skates specifically on our equipment or willing to do so
- Applicants must have current certification in Standard First Aid CPR Level B or willing to obtain by December 20, 2024
- Applicants must be willing to obtain WHMIS training
- Applicants must attend an orientation/training dates

**Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities**:

- Ability to communicate effectively with other staff
- Takes an enthusiastic approach
- Stamina to stand for 3-4 hours
- Ability to lift and move up to 20lbs
- Balancing, bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching above shoulders and sitting

**Security Clearance Requirements**: Selected applicants must complete an employment screening check, including a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search to be completed by December 20, 2024

**COMPETENCIES**: Communication, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity

**WORK STATUS**:Casual, part-time hourly

**HOURS OF WORK**:Seasonal; December to March. Number of weeks and hours per week will depend on the Oval operational schedule and participant levels. The Oval may be closed, or staff hours reduced due to weather or poor conditions, construction delays, site damage, and/or low participation levels. Skate Sharpeners will not be paid if attendance at work is not required due to the above noted conditions.

**SALARY**: $19.20 per hour (non-union) plus 4% vacation pay

**WORK LOCATION**: Emera Oval, 5775 Cogswell Street, Halifax

**CLOSING DATE**:Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 13, 2024.**

**Please note**:We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

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