Winter Emera Oval Duty Supervisor

**Job Posting**

The Duty Supervisor will assist the Community Recreation Coordinator with daily supervision of programs and events held at the Emera Oval. The Duty Supervisor will oversee casual staff, including supervisors, skating instructors, and skate sharpeners for the delivery of daily skating programs and events held at the Emera Oval. The Duty Supervisor will ensure participants have a safe and enjoyable experience during the wide variety of activities and events held at the Emera Oval.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- On-site evenings and weekends to assist with delay and closure decisions (in conjunction with the ice maintenance team). Will also assist with early morning delays/closures.
- Supervises Monitors and Supervisors when the CRC is not on site
- Assesses customer concerns and makes recommendations to the Community Recreation Coordinator as required
- Collects and inputs data such as attendance stats and other filing
- Assists with training and coaching casual staff
- Assists with setting staffing schedules and finding replacements
- Assists with the onboarding of new hires
- Prepares part-time staff daily time sheets and submits to CRC
- Responds and follows up on inquiries from the public
- Assists with maintaining and updating facility schedule for SkateHRM webpage and Google Calendar
- Report facility maintenance issues to the CRC (or designate)
- Programs the facility lighting as needed
- Assists with the Equipment Loan operations
- Completes incident/accident reports, verifies staff reports for accuracy
- Maintains uniform and other supply inventories
- Assigns uniforms and maintains records
- Signs out and manages uniform return, cleaning, and storage
- Requests Protection of Property Act, when necessary, in consultation with CRC
- May perform other related duties as assigned

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

- Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Minimum three years’ experience working at the Emera Oval, with at least one Winter season in a supervisor role
- Minimum one year of experience in a leadership position
- Must be a proficient skater
- Must have current certification in Intermediate First Aid, CPR Level B or willing to obtain by December 20, 2025.
- Must be willing to obtain WHMIS training
- Must be willing to attend all orientations/training sessions

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

- Demonstrated understanding of outdoor recreation programs and special event delivery
- Demonstrated understanding of facility management
- Ability to provide leadership, direction, management and support to a large complement of staff
- Ability to supervise and manage multiple activities and events
- Ability to provide risk management for outdoor recreation programming
- Has stamina to skate and work in various weather conditions

**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, 2025

**COMPETENCIES**: Developing Others, Conflict Management, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Communication, Team Leadership, Valuing Diversity, Decision Making, Customer Service

**WORK STATUS**: Casual, temporary

**HOURS OF WORK**: Seasonal, December to March. The number of weeks and hours per week will depend on the Oval's 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. Skating Monitors will not be paid if attendance at work is not required due to the above noted conditions.

**SALARY**: $22.50 per hour (non-union)

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

**CLOSING DATE**:Applications will be received up to **11:59pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025.**

**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 an 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.

Position # 78628234