Senior Ice Technician (Head Ice Technician Designate)

Richmond Hill Curling Club (RHCC) is seeking an experienced curling ice professional for a structured leadership transition role with a defined pathway to the Head Ice Technician position following the planned retirement of the incumbent (currently projected for the 2028-2029 season).

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the current Head Ice Technician in a hands-on operational environment, contributing directly to the delivery of high quality curling ice while progressively building the leadership, technical, and operational capability required to take full responsibility for the Club's ice program in the future.

The Club: RHCC is a member owned 6-sheet facility in the north end of the Greater Toronto Area, with over 550 members.

Compensation: Starting at a minimum $65,000, negotiable depending on experience. Salaried employee or structured contract arrangement available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the ice maintenance program to deliver consistent, high-quality curling ice
• Supervise, schedule, train, and mentor ice technician staff, with increasing leadership responsibility
• Lead seasonal ice installation, maintenance, and removal activities
• Assist with operating and maintaining the ammonia-based ice plant, dehumidifiers, and rink heaters, keeping records in compliance with TSSA standards

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience in curling ice preparation, maintenance, and management
• Thorough knowledge of curling ice installation, pebbling, scraping, and seasonal removal
• Curling Ontario Head Ice Technician qualification or equivalent (Level 2 Ice Tech program)
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence and reliable transportation

How to apply: Please forward resume and cover letter to hiring_committee@rhcurling.ca