Position Type: Regular Full Time (RFT) Closing Date: August 14, 2025 Salary/Wage Range: $31.84 - $33.52 Union: CUPE Local 44 Working for the City of Burlington A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership. Hours of Work 40 hours per week Department Recreation, Community & Culture Location This position is required to work in person at location or various pools/arenas across the city. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Position Overview Reporting to the Supervisor, RCC Facility Operations and working out of one of the City’s arenas and/or pools. The Arena Pool Operator’s primary function is to operate and maintain the City’s public arenas and pools. Responsibilities The successful applicant will: Maintain Class A & C pools, splash pads and wading pools including but not limited to backwashing, filter room maintenance and water chemistry testing Prepare, maintain, and remove ice surfaces as well as monitor and adjust the refrigeration equipment and keep appropriate records. Perform minor building renovations and set-up/take down of rooms for scheduled rentals as well as provide janitorial services and maintain related inventory. Provide front line customer service and maintain building and patron safety. Provide training/task supervision to part-time staff. Access to personal vehicle required as working at different facilities may be needed. Requirements The successful applicant will have experience using an ice resurfacer and edger, along with various power/hand tools. The incumbent will also be comfortable troubleshooting issues with compressors, motors filters & pumps. The selected applicant must have basic computer skills to operate e-mail and Microsoft Office applications as well as possess or be able to obtain Standard First Aid /CPR C + AED. Certified Ice Technician (CIT), Certified Aquatic Technician (CAT) and/or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) with relevant experience in pools and arenas is considered an asset. This position will work a rotating day/afternoon schedule, including evenings and weekends. Class B Refrigeration Certification and/or stationery 3rd Class engineer will also be considered an asset. A valid G driver’s licence is required with an acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire). Police Check Requirement This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check at their own expense. Hourly Rate The rate of pay for this position is $31.29 per hour – 95% of the hourly rate ($32.94) for the first six (6) months after which the hourly rate will be 100% of the hourly rate. There is a six- month probationary period. Accommodations In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. Note to Applicants: We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted. Come work with us at the City of Burlington! Why? Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door. Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents. A career at the City boasts: A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together. A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements. A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work. A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement. A great pension and benefits package. Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather. Opportunities to continuously learn and grow. These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington. If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
