Ice Crew | Seasonal Part-Time | Canada Life Place

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

We are hiring our Ice Crew for a seasonal part-time role. If you have a ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent skating abilities, a devotion to your craft, and a passion for sports, we want to hear from you. Ice Crew members are a diverse group of people who will serve as skaters for all home games and additional events throughout the 2026-2027 season.

This role pays an hourly rate of $17.95 - $18.60 CAD.

This is a seasonal role from October 16, 2026, and will end on June 1, 2027.

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

About the Venue

Canada Life Place, which opened in October 2002, features a seating capacity of 9,090 for hockey and ice events and accommodates over 10,000 guests for concerts, family shows, and other major events. As a prominent landmark and hub of civic pride, it plays a vital role in fostering community engagement, cultural vibrancy, and public accessibility. Renowned for its industry-leading standards and commitment to excellence, Canada Life Place is a premier destination for fans, artists, and athletes alike.

Responsibilities

Ice Crew members are experienced skaters whose duties will include the following:

• Shovel and maintain the ice surface during television timeouts and other designated game-day stoppages.

• Complete and follow the established game-day checklist to ensure all required tasks are addressed.

• Move and position hockey nets and drill holes in the ice as needed for games, practices, and events.

• Inspect the ice surface and remove debris to maintain a clean and safe playing environment.

• Perform ice maintenance and slushing duties to support proper ice conditions.

• Assist with the removal, installation, and replacement of arena glass as required.

• Push in and position retractable seating as needed for events and venue operations.

• Serve as on-ice skate patrol during public skating sessions, monitoring the ice and assisting with maintaining a safe environment.

• Support fan engagement activities and activations during intermissions and other designated event periods.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to skate; hockey experience and/or knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to mobilize quickly and for long durations.
• Awareness and understanding of the rules of the OHL Hockey League (resources provided).
• Ability to work independently and as a productive member of a team.
• Capable of working a flexible schedule and extended hours, including but not limited to working early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to traditional business hours.
• Must be able to work in an environment with loud noise.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to work well with all levels of management.
• Strong work ethic and personal integrity.
• Ability to lift heavy objects for short periods.
• Basic arena refrigeration certificate and/or experience in ice resurfacer operationswould be considered an asset.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.