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Facilities Operator III

Hope & Area Recreation Centre (Full-Time)

Competition #2025-30
June 3, 2025

If you have a passion for recreational programs, fitness or sports of any type, consider turning that passion into a rewarding employment experience. Located in the heart of Hope, the Hope & Area Recreation Centre is truly a community hub. From skating to swimming to recreation programs and more, our rec centre provides a wide range of recreation services and programs to residents of Hope and FVRD Electoral Areas A and B. We have an exciting opportunity for someone who likes working with their hands and providing excellent customer service to fill the position of Facility Operator III in the Hope & Area Recreation Centre located in the heart of Hope.

People are at the center of everything we do, and we strive to put the needs of those we serve and the employees in the organization at the forefront of our day-to-day work. We are an organization that values teamwork and respect. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and being representative of the region we serve. We invite all qualified candidates to apply. We are dedicated to the ongoing process of building relationships and examining our work to ensure that the principles of inclusion, collaboration, and reconciliation are included. If you have a passion for public service and want to make a difference in the lives of those who live, work, and learn in the Fraser Valley, consider coming to work with us.

As a Facility Operator III, you’ll take on a wide range of hands-on responsibilities that keep our recreation centre running smoothly and our community coming back. From operating and maintaining refrigeration, pool mechanical, and ice-making systems to conducting routine plant checks and performing janitorial and scheduled maintenance duties, you’ll be involved in every aspect of day-to-day operations. You’ll also prepare spaces for programs and events, monitor safety standards, enforce facility rules during public sessions, and provide direct support to patrons and user groups. This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical skills, a sharp eye for detail, and a commitment to creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for everyone who uses the facility. In this position, the successful candidate must be available for shifts within the 24-hour operation of the facility including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

We offer a positive, supportive, team-based work environment with an emphasis on collaboration. If you have a positive, can-do attitude and a keen sense of humour, you will fit right in.

The ideal candidate must have:

• BC Safety Authority Fifth Class Power Engineer Certificate (refrigeration);
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a maintenance/janitorial environment, preferably in a recreation or educational facility;
• BCRPA Pool Operator’s Certificate (Level II), or be willing and able to obtain this certificate;
• RFABC Ice Maker’s Training Course Certificate, or be willing and able to obtain this certificate;
• Basic knowledge of conditioners, water filters, refrigeration, and other mechanical equipment and machinery;
• Ability to operate ice resurface machine, ice edger, and other related arena and pool equipment;
• Good customer service skills, courtesy, tact and diplomacy, and remain professional in dealing with the public;
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
• Able to pass a Criminal Record Check;
• A valid Driver’s Licence.

The wage rate for this full-time union position is $34.56 per hour (2024 rate) plus a comprehensive benefits package.

If this opportunity excites you, and you want to contribute to a positive work environment, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter indicating how you meet the qualifications. Visit www.fvrd.ca/careers to apply for this competition by 4:30 p.m. on June 24, 2025.