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.

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

Canada Life Place, which opened in October 2002, features a seating capacity of 9,090 for hockey and ice events and accommodates over 10,000 guests for concerts, family shows, and other major events. As a prominent landmark and hub of civic pride, it plays a vital role in fostering community engagement, cultural vibrancy, and public accessibility. Renowned for its industry-leading standards and commitment to excellence, Canada Life Place is a premier destination for fans, artists, and athletes alike.

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

• 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

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.