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.

Under the direction of the Director of Operations/Chief Engineer the Facility Operators will perform a variety of tasks related to preventative facility maintenance, emergency repairs, and day to day operations.

This role pays an hourly rate of $32.00 to $35.00 CAD

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Pension matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until November 21, 2025.

The Ovintiv Events Centre operated by Oak View Group is the premier event facility providing a wide range of sports and entertainment opportunities for the Alberta and British Columbia Peace Region.

• Responsible for Maintenance and Repair of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, chillers, refrigeration, boilers, and associated equipment.
• Accurately maintain records of labor time, parts used, and work accomplished.
• Performance of all corrective and preventive maintenance duties related to HVAC and building systems.
• Perform all the duties outlined in a safe manner following established Facility Procedures, Occupational, Health & Safety Rules, and Violence in the Workplace policies and W.C.B. Regulations, i.e. WHMIS, T.D.G.
• Ability to use Windows based computer systems and experience with, Microsoft Office, Micromain, Reliable Controls
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) workdays and extended numbers of days.
• Supervise and direct operations part time staff and monitor performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns.
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Ensure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies. Specific duties include but are not limited to preparing and submitting purchase-order requests, developing sources for stock materials, and performing periodic checks for supplies.
• Assist the operations department as required with event preparation and event needs.
• Responsible for filling out daily check list and safety inspection reports of equipment.
• Perform Arena Maintenance such as Painting, Drywall repairs, Housekeeping, Cleaning outside grounds, and various other tasks.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 5th Class Power Engineer ticket with Refrigeration Endorsement, Refrigeration Operator ticket, or 4th Class Power Engineering or Higher.
• Experience in building maintenance of HVAC and/or related building systems.
• Experience with direct digital controls and variable frequency drives a plus.
• Knowledge of boilers, chillers and refrigeration required.
• Must possess experience with large, water-cooled chiller systems, ice machines, water filtration and gas-fired equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have valid WHIMIS ticket or be willing to obtain the first 3 months of employment.
• Must have valid First Aid ticket, trained in CPR and AED’s or be willing to obtain in the first 3 months of employment.
• Ability to lift 40lbs and climb ladders/work from heights, must be able to be fitted for respirators, and have experience with hand and power tools.
• Able to work independently and under minimal supervision.
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.
• Ability to use an Ice resurfacer (Zamboni) and perform maintenance to arena Ice.
• Desired to have working knowledge of operations equipment including staging, audiovisual, lighting, truss, rigging, small equipment tools, pallet jacks, forklifts, ice resurfacer, edger’s etc.

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.