Apply to be part of the recreation operations team

Be part of a team that puts safety first. Build your career in recreation operations and help keep Vancouver's recreation facilities safe, welcoming, and operating smoothly every day.

Whether you're starting your career in facility operations or building on existing technical experience, we offer a range of opportunities to work in our:

Community centres
Aquatic facilities
Ice rinks
Other recreation facilities

Recreation Operations positions

Building Worker
Help keep our recreation facilities clean, safe, and welcoming

Building workers support the day-to-day operation of recreation facilities by helping maintain clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for the public, staff, and community partners.

Minimum requirements for the Building Worker

A Building Worker Certificate from a recognized training provider.

Accepted certifications for the Building Worker

Building Worker training may be completed through:
- Vancouver Community College
- Train to Clean
- Recognized continuing education programs, including:
Utility Maintenance Worker I – Pool Operator
Help keep our aquatic facilities operating safely and efficiently

Pool operators support the operation and maintenance of aquatic facilities, including pool systems, equipment, and building operations.

Minimum requirements for the Pool Operator
- Building Worker Certificate from a recognized training provider.
- Pool Operator Level 1 and 2 certification.
- Relevant facility operations experience is preferred.
Accepted Pool Operator certifications
Utility Maintenance Worker II – Ice Rink Operator
Keep Vancouver’s ice facilities running safely and reliably

Ice rink operators support the operation and maintenance of ice rinks and refrigeration systems to provide safe, high-quality ice, and reliable facility operations.

Minimum requirements for the Ice Rink Operator
- Ice facility operator certificate or equivalent.
- Successful completion of the applicable Technical Safety BC (TSBC) certification requirements.
- Required firing time.
- Relevant facility operations experience is preferred.
Accepted training for the Ice Rink Operator

Ice Facility Operator training may be completed through:
Certification requirements are administered through Technical Safety BC. Review the TSBC requirements for the ice facility operator certificate
Utility Maintenance Worker III – Lead Hand
Take a lead role in ice and recreation facility operations

Utility Maintenance Worker III – lead hands provide experienced operational and technical support for ice facilities and related recreation infrastructure. This position requires strong mechanical knowledge and previous facility operations experience.

Minimum requirements for the Lead Hand
- Pool Operator 1 and 2 certificates.
- Refrigeration Operator Certificate (5th class) or higher.
- Successful completion of the applicable Technical Safety BC (TSBC) certificate requirements.
- Required firing time.
- Previous relevant facility operations experience.
- Strong mechanical background.
Accepted pool operator certifications
Accepted refrigeration operator training

Refrigeration operator training can be completed through:
Certification requirements are administered through Technical Safety BC. Review the TSBC requirements for the refrigeration operator certificate
Maintenance Technician
Lead the maintenance of complex recreation facilities and systems

Maintenance technicians provide supervisory and technical expertise to support the safe and reliable operation of recreation facilities.

The role requires considerable knowledge of the maintenance and repair of ice rinks, refrigeration plants, aquatic systems, building system components, and related installations.

Minimum requirements for the Maintenance Technician
- Pool Operator 1 and 2 certificates.
- 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate or higher.
- Successful completion of the applicable Technical Safety BC (TSBC) certification requirements.
- Required firing time.
- Considerable knowledge of the maintenance and repair of:
  - Ice rinks
  - Refrigeration plants
  - Aquatic systems
  - Building system components
  - Related mechanical and facility installations
Accepted pool operator certifications
Accepted 4th Class Power Engineering training

You can complete the 4th Class Power Engineer certificate through:
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
- TFM Consultants International
Certification requirements are administered through Technical Safety BC. Review the TSBC requirements for Fourth Class Power Engineer certification

City of Vancouver virtual assistant

Tell us how you found your conversation today

Apply to be part of the recreation operations team

Recreation Operations positions

Building Worker

Utility Maintenance Worker I – Pool Operator

Utility Maintenance Worker II – Ice Rink Operator

Utility Maintenance Worker III – Lead Hand

Maintenance Technician

Contact information, partner agencies, and website policies