Career Opportunities

Want to join our team? Check out the listings below of current Career Opportunities with Nustadia.

Honey and Barry Memorial Arena

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto is thrilled to announce that a new, state-of-the-art arena will be coming to Vaughan in Summer 2025. Directly connected to the existing Schwartz/Reisman Centre, the Honey and Barry Memorial Arena (HBMA) will be a best-in-class, twin ice pad facility. It will help fill the current gap of access to ice pads in the area and connect to other residents of all faiths and cultures over a shared love of sports.

The new twin pad arena includes a 400 seat spectator rink, a regulation size practice rink, a small shooting pad, pro-shop, food & beverage concession & lounge, dryland/warmup astroturf area, anchor tenant space home to Gary Roberts Performance, administrative spaces, referee’s change rooms, and dressing rooms per facility. Slated to open in July 2025, the facility will be the focal point of the community for many years to come.

Salary: A competitive salary and compensation package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Only those applicants who are to be interviewed will be contacted.

Forward resumes to: Craig Edney – cedney@nustadia.com

OPERATIONS MANAGER

To ensure the success of the HBMA, Nustadia, the building operator, is looking for a motivated team member with proven operational and maintenance experience, preferably in a recreation facility environment to serve as the Operations Manager. This individual will be experienced in communication with multiple stakeholders, enthusiastic and able to represent NRI with professionalism and a community-minded focus.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Operations Manager is responsible for:

  • Supervising the facility operators using NRI “Best Practices” methodology for arena and field operations which includes:
    • Overseeing all aspects of building operations including arena operations and maintenance, HVAC, lighting, custodial work, etc. This would include but not limited to capital improvements, refrigeration maintenance and servicing, and health & safety. Implementing & maintaining a comprehensive facility maintenance program & risk management program.
    • Hiring, training and supervising full time & part time operations staff.
  • Developing and managing a comprehensive recruitment and mentorship training program for all arena operations.
  • Overseeing the refrigeration system and its efficient operation. Develop a good understanding of the implemented system and ensure ice standards are maintained to satisfy clientele.
  • Developing and managing departmental financial and budgeting program in consultation with the facility General Manager.
  • Supporting in-house HBMA program offerings as required.
  • Implementing a policy & procedure manual specific to relevant staff.
  • Overseeing any capital projects as required.
  • Ensuring all programs remain in compliance with local regulatory requirements including WHMIS and Occupational Health & Safety.
  • Overseeing building maintenance contracts and negotiating various supplier agreements.
  • Overseeing general event operations and work non-traditional hours to meet the goals and objectives of building operations.

Minimum Job Requirements: Degree in Recreation or related field, or equivalent education and experience, 2nd Class Certificate or 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate is considered in asset. Completion of Arena Certification Level 1 & 2 or equivalent, 2-3 years’ experience in ice maintenance and 2-3 years in a supervisory position. Valid G Class license is required.

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

To ensure the success of the HBMA, Nustadia, the building operator, is looking for a motivated team member with proven financial, marketing, administrative and scheduling background, preferably in a recreation facility or camp environment to serve as the Finance & Administrative Manager. This individual will be experienced in communication with multiple stakeholders, enthusiastic and able to represent Nustadia with professionalism and a community-minded focus.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Finance & Administrative Manager is responsible for:

  • Managing the day-to-day administrative responsibilities for in-house HBMA programs including but not limited to Learn to Skate, Learn to Play, Summer Hockey Camps.
  • Overseeing all details of the online Booking Software system.
  • Booking and scheduling of the HBMA ice surfaces, lounge and meeting rooms, dryland training area, and collecting the revenues.
  • Managing the Programming aspects of the facility, including shared use spaces allocated to HBMA
    operated programs, developed in conjunction with the UJA & JCC.
  • Bookkeeping duties including payroll, invoicing, bank deposits, accounts payable and receivables, weekly and/or monthly financial reports, and coordinating with guest services and concession staff on these items.
  • Providing excellent customer service while liaising with customers, visitors and third parties.
  • Co-ordinating all administrative duties required to run the office effectively including reception, filing, communication, ordering supplies, etc.
  • Creating and managing HBMA social media accounts and assist the General Manager to promote the HBMA internally and externally through marketing campaigns and programming opportunities.
  • Hiring, training and supervising part time guest services and concession staff.
  • Co-ordinating and scheduling the work of guest services and concession staff.
  • Ensuring that the Nustadia Recreation Best Practises related to the position are followed.
  • Reviewing work practices and procedures for better operational efficiency; and proactively raise
    management attention to act and resolve potential issues in accounts, financial processes and controls.
  • Assisting with human resource management for all employees.
  • Identify and report any facility or equipment problems, such as building mechanical or lighting issues, cleaning expectations and/or requirements, depleted supplies such as first aid kits, stationary materials, etc.
  • Creating/updating/deactivating access cards for those who report theirs as lost/stolen/malfunctioning.

Minimum Job Requirements: University degree, or equivalent education and experience, Financial and/or accounting knowledge, Recreation and/or Camp program experience, proficiency with Scheduling Software and Accounting Software, Microsoft Office, Google Suite.