Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Overview
We are hiring our Ice Crew for a seasonal part-time role, reporting to our Chief Engineer and Special Projects Manager. 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 men and women who will serve as skaters for all home games and additional events throughout the 2025-2026 season.
This role pays an hourly rate of $17.20-$18.20 CAD
This is a seasonal role from August to May.
EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline
Responsibilities
Ice Crew members are experienced skaters whose duties will include;
Shovel ice during TV timeouts
Work through a game day checklist
Move/place hockey nets, drill holes
Clearing ice of any debris
Slushing ice
Change out glass
Push in retractable seating when required
Act as an on-ice skate patrol for public skating events
Engaging in fan activations during intermissions
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 during business hours
Must be able to work in a loud noise environment
Strong verbal communication skills in the English language
Proven ability to work well with all levels of management
Strong work ethic and personal integrity
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
