BVCC/Tomahawk Lead Hand at the Town of the Blue Mountains

Thornbury, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

37.92

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Facility Maintenance, Staff Coordination, Arena Operations, Golf Course Maintenance, Refrigeration Plant Operation, Landscaping, Budget Administration, Health and Safety Compliance, Customer Service, Contractor Management, Ice Maintenance, Turf Management, Integrated Pest Management, Microsoft Word, Staff Training, Emergency Response

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Located within the traditional land of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee and Wendat-Wyandot-Wyandotte peoples, the Town of The Blue Mountains is a four-season community with stunning natural features, including the Niagara Escarpment, Beaver Valley and the Georgian Bay shoreline. Internationally recognized as a four-season tourism destination, The Blue Mountains offers a high-quality lifestyle that caters to families looking to build a solid foundation, adventurers looking to go off the beaten path and relaxation seekers taking in and experiencing the very best the area has to offer. The Town is looking for people with a shared commitment to building a sustainable community, as well as shared values of integrity, inclusivity, excellence, accountability, and stewardship for the well-being of our residents. Come gain a unique experience in the 2nd fastest growing municipality in Canada! Position Summary: Provides working lead hand support for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and safe delivery of services at the Beaver Valley Community Centre / Arena and Tomahawk Golf Course. The role performs front-line operational duties, coordinates assigned staff and contractors during shifts, supports arena facility maintenance and operating systems, assists with event and user group readiness, and helps maintain service standards, safety compliance, and customer service expectations. Key Duties and Responsibilities: General Safely operate and maintain equipment while performing general landscaping and building maintenance at the Beaver Valley Community Centre and Tomahawk Golf Course. Assist with ensuring efficient day-to-day operations and functions of all department-related facilities and programs including assisting with scheduling of all mandatory facility related inspections including preventative maintenance schedules and fire safety requirements. Provide facility leadership during scheduled shifts Coordinate daily work assignments for assigned staff, provide task direction and on-the-job guidance, and support day-to-day operations at BVCC / Arena and Tomahawk. Identify operational staffing pressures, scheduling issues, and service delivery concerns, and report them to the Manager. Participate in the preparation of the Beaver Valley Community Centre and Tomahawk Golf operating and capital budgets through identification and recommendation of the type and amount of equipment, materials and supplies required to meet the requirements of the various programs and assists with the administration of portions of the budget once it is adopted. Report to the Manager of BVCC/Tomahawk on a regular basis regarding status of projects, functions and activities within the BVCC and Tomahawk. Liaise with other departments, ratepayers, and the public, as well as special interest groups on matters pertaining to the Beaver Valley Community Centre and Tomahawk Golf Course. Take an active role in recruitment, selection, and monitoring of performance, providing feedback, and corrective actions for seasonal employees. Assist in documentation of the assessment of existing Community Services infrastructure and property. As assigned, cover operational duties for the Manager of /BVCC/Tomahawk during vacation, illness and as required. Prepare, review, and administer division bid opportunities including contracts and document specifications for construction, maintenance, material, and equipment supply. Provide on-the-job instruction, orientation, and task-specific training to assigned staff; demonstrate methods, techniques, and safe work practices required to perform assigned duties. Coordinate and participate in rotation of “on-call emergency pager” as established and be available to immediately respond to after hours and weekend calls, where appropriate Monitor and ensure that the work of the employees and hired contractors is carried out in a manner which meets all health and safety policies, laws, and regulations. Assume appropriate lead hand responsibility for compliance with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work in accordance with the standard operating guidelines and Occupational Health and Safety Act Promotes a high standard of customer service to the public as well as to all internal customers. Performs other duties as required. Arena Assist during special events, Senior hockey games, tournaments, and public skating with the operation and supervision of the facility during these events, which may include assisting with setup/tear down and major cleanup of special events, . Assist with ice installation and removal, perform and maintain proper ice maintenance, which includes flooding and scraping ice; edger operations; maintaining, recording, and monitoring appropriate ice thickness; performing board and glass repairs; and, conducting ice machine maintenance (e.g., blade replacement, etc.). Maintain the compressor room, which includes initiating day/evening setting; logging refrigeration room readings on a two (2) hour basis; purging oil from chiller, charging compressors with oil, and overall working condition of the refrigeration equipment and notifying Management of malfunctions Assist with general administrative duties including ice time allocation, hall bookings, event coordination including training of staff Assist in the safe operation of the registered refrigeration plant under the Technical Standards and Safety Authority and Code B51 – Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Golf Course Assist with scheduling of turf maintenance days in accordance with the IPM regulations and applying fertilizers, fungicides and herbicides as detailed in the application program. Assist in the day-to-day maintenance of different types of turf, planting, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants and trees. Assist with the maintenance of bunkers, drainage control methods, irrigation systems including pumps, valves, impact fitting and sprinkler heads. Assist is the clubhouse operations which includes staffing needs, scheduling, money handling, and customer service needs. Ensure all staff comply with all integrated pesticide management regulations under the IPM Council of Canada and the Ministry of Environment. What you will need: Grade 12 diploma or equivalent. Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in arena and/or recreation facility operations, and/or golf course operations. Experience providing day-to-day work direction, task coordination, or on-the-job training in an operational environment is preferred. Basic Refrigeration Training (ORFA) is preferred and may be required within a specified period following hire. Ice Making and Painting Technologies (ORFA) is preferred. Equipment Maintenance and Operations (ORFA) is preferred. Advanced Refrigeration Facility Operator (ORFA) is an asset. Integrated Pest Management Accreditation is an asset Experience with preventative maintenance programs, facility inspections, contractor coordination, and public-facing recreation facility operations is preferred. Possess a valid Landscape Exterminator License. Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Able to interpret and implement company policies and procedures. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and ability to work on computer/software programs. Excellent working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. What we offer: This is a full-time permanent opportunity for a new position at the Town. The hourly range for this role is $32.42 – $37.92 (2026 Rate). The Town also offers the following to our employees: Perks & Discounts Wellness Programs Health & Dental Benefits * full-time & 12 month + contracts only OMERS Work / Life Flexibility Professional Development & Education Opportunities A detailed job description and instructions on how to apply are available on the Town’s website, www.thebluemountains.ca, under Town Hall - Employment Opportunities. The submission deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. on June 1st, 2026. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Personal information provided by the applicants is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities

Provides working lead hand support for the daily operation and maintenance of the Beaver Valley Community Centre and Tomahawk Golf Course. Coordinates staff and contractors while ensuring safety compliance and high standards of customer service.