Plant Operator 2 (1 Ticket)
Halifax Regional Municipality
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent, full-time position of Plant Operator 2 (1 Ticket) at Sackville Sports Stadium with the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Building Operations, this position will be responsible for safe and efficient ice making, pool maintenance, building operation services, maintenance of ice surfaces, building maintenance and setting up for special events.
Applicants who previously applied for this position do not need to reapply.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure the safe and efficient operations of the facility refrigeration plant equipmentPerform designated maintenance and operational inspections of refrigeration equipmentComplete appropriate plant log sheets and the physical plant daily log bookEnsure refrigeration plant, ammonia detection alarm systems are on in the remote monitor modeRecord any machinery malfunctions, changes in operation conditions, maintenance performed on equipment or machinery in the daily log bookPerform ice maintenance, including installation, resurfacing, operating and maintaining ice resurfacing machineMaintain water chemistry balance in indoor poolsMaintain pool equipment including pumps, filters, heaters and feedersSweep, backwash and vacuum poolsCleaning of entire arena including washrooms, dressing rooms, dasher boards, etc.Security of equipment in the arena and the building itself.Perform general repairs to complex, arena equipment including goal nets and facility equipmentSecurity of equipment in the complex.General repairs to complex and facility equipment.Inspect and maintain boards.Maintain dressing rooms and other areas within the arena.Other related assigned duties including those of Utility workersQUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:Grade 12 or equivalentA valid NS Department of Labour 2nd Class Refrigeration License RequiredValid NS Class 5 Driver’s LicenseMust hold a valid Certified Pool/ Spa Operator course (or willing to obtain in first year)Minimum 2 years Proven experience within arena, pool and building environments in a system maintenance capacity which would carry out general repairs to the facility and equipmentExperience with ice maintenance which includes installation, ice resurfacing, operating and maintaining ice resurfacing machineCommercial Pool experience would be an assetMust have annual training and fit testing for self contained breathing apparatus, as requiredTechnical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:Staff maintains and adheres to all applicable Government Regulations and Acts relating to the operation of the Sackville Sports StadiumExperience operating ice resurfacing equipmentValid WHMIS, Emergency First Aid, CPR Accreditation or willingness to obtainKnowledge of required safety procedures and work practicesMust have a good attendance and work recordMust have excellent customer service skillsMust have availability to handle stressful situationsMust have ability to work independently and as a member of a teamMust have ability to work safely and report any workplace hazardsMust have ability and skills to effectively interact with the general public and internal clientsMust ensure staff are properly trained on the use and safety elements of all equipment/processesSecurity Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.
Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.
Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and have valid licensing, as required.
Please note – Applicants are responsible to include all information that they wish to have taken into consideration in the review of their application, and applicants are required to provide full details of experience or training referenced in the posting. Applicants may be screened out of this competition at preliminary stages of review based on the insufficiency of the information provided, and the award of this position may be made solely on the basis of the information provided in the electronic submission without any requirement that the Employer contact the candidate for further elaboration on information referenced in the application.
COMPETENCIES: Communication, Customer Service, Decision Making, Organizational Awareness, Organization & Planning, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing Diversity
WORK STATUS: Permanent, Full Time
HOURS OF WORK: Week 1 Sun 0600-1600, Tue 0600-1400, Wed 0600-1400, Thurs 0600-1400, Fri 1600-0200
Week 2 Mon 1600-0100, Tue 1600-0100, Fri 0600-1400, Sat 0600-1600
SALARY: $27.80 per hour, as per CUPE 108 Collective Agreement
WORK LOCATION: Sackville Sports Stadium, 409 Glendale Drive, Sackville, NS
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Tuesday February 17, 2026
This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.
To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax
(position # 72283863)
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Building Operations, this position will be responsible for safe and efficient ice making, pool maintenance, building operation services, maintenance of ice surfaces, building maintenance and setting up for special events.
Applicants who previously applied for this position do not need to reapply.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure the safe and efficient operations of the facility refrigeration plant equipmentPerform designated maintenance and operational inspections of refrigeration equipmentComplete appropriate plant log sheets and the physical plant daily log bookEnsure refrigeration plant, ammonia detection alarm systems are on in the remote monitor modeRecord any machinery malfunctions, changes in operation conditions, maintenance performed on equipment or machinery in the daily log bookPerform ice maintenance, including installation, resurfacing, operating and maintaining ice resurfacing machineMaintain water chemistry balance in indoor poolsMaintain pool equipment including pumps, filters, heaters and feedersSweep, backwash and vacuum poolsCleaning of entire arena including washrooms, dressing rooms, dasher boards, etc.Security of equipment in the arena and the building itself.Perform general repairs to complex, arena equipment including goal nets and facility equipmentSecurity of equipment in the complex.General repairs to complex and facility equipment.Inspect and maintain boards.Maintain dressing rooms and other areas within the arena.Other related assigned duties including those of Utility workersQUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:Grade 12 or equivalentA valid NS Department of Labour 2nd Class Refrigeration License RequiredValid NS Class 5 Driver’s LicenseMust hold a valid Certified Pool/ Spa Operator course (or willing to obtain in first year)Minimum 2 years Proven experience within arena, pool and building environments in a system maintenance capacity which would carry out general repairs to the facility and equipmentExperience with ice maintenance which includes installation, ice resurfacing, operating and maintaining ice resurfacing machineCommercial Pool experience would be an assetMust have annual training and fit testing for self contained breathing apparatus, as requiredTechnical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:Staff maintains and adheres to all applicable Government Regulations and Acts relating to the operation of the Sackville Sports StadiumExperience operating ice resurfacing equipmentValid WHMIS, Emergency First Aid, CPR Accreditation or willingness to obtainKnowledge of required safety procedures and work practicesMust have a good attendance and work recordMust have excellent customer service skillsMust have availability to handle stressful situationsMust have ability to work independently and as a member of a teamMust have ability to work safely and report any workplace hazardsMust have ability and skills to effectively interact with the general public and internal clientsMust ensure staff are properly trained on the use and safety elements of all equipment/processesSecurity Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.
Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.
Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and have valid licensing, as required.
Please note – Applicants are responsible to include all information that they wish to have taken into consideration in the review of their application, and applicants are required to provide full details of experience or training referenced in the posting. Applicants may be screened out of this competition at preliminary stages of review based on the insufficiency of the information provided, and the award of this position may be made solely on the basis of the information provided in the electronic submission without any requirement that the Employer contact the candidate for further elaboration on information referenced in the application.
COMPETENCIES: Communication, Customer Service, Decision Making, Organizational Awareness, Organization & Planning, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing Diversity
WORK STATUS: Permanent, Full Time
HOURS OF WORK: Week 1 Sun 0600-1600, Tue 0600-1400, Wed 0600-1400, Thurs 0600-1400, Fri 1600-0200
Week 2 Mon 1600-0100, Tue 1600-0100, Fri 0600-1400, Sat 0600-1600
SALARY: $27.80 per hour, as per CUPE 108 Collective Agreement
WORK LOCATION: Sackville Sports Stadium, 409 Glendale Drive, Sackville, NS
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Tuesday February 17, 2026
This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.
To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax
(position # 72283863)
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