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Are you passionate about maintaining facilities and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and want to drive a Zamboni? The Region of Queens Municipality is looking for a Systems Operator to join our team at Queens Place Emera Centre!

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor facility systems and maintenance, including refrigeration plant operation and maintenance of HVAC, seasonal aquatic facility systems and water quality, ice resurfacing and skate sharpening equipment, arena area, common areas, fitness centre, community room and meeting room
• Install, maintain, and remove ice surface
• Operate ice resurfacing equipment and ensure proper ice quality
• Provide skate sharpening services, implement and maintain facility skate & helmet loan program
• Prepare for and support facility events and rentals, ensuring specific requirements are met
• Oversee aquatic facility systems and ensure water quality is maintained
• Implement safe work practices and ensure all safety checks and regulatory requirements are met
• Engage with facility users, staff, and contractors, providing timely assistance and maintaining a positive environment
• Strong communication and team-working skills

Qualifications:

• Must hold, be working toward, or willing to obtain within 18 months a Certificate of Qualification and Refrigeration Plant Operator License (Second Class)
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or equivalent, or willingness to obtain
• Hold and maintain up to date First Aid, CPR, WHMIS certifications
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license during the entire employment period
• Provide satisfactory Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Register checks every 3 years during term of employment

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, community-focused environment
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team at one of Nova Scotia’s premier recreational facilities
• Gain hands-on experience with facility operations
• Help support community events and recreational activities in a rewarding and vital role!

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is between $61,667 and $81,555 annually. A comprehensive job description is available here.

Apply now by emailing your resume on or before May 20, 2026 to jobs@regionofqueens.com. Be part of our journey shaping a thriving and sustainable community!

Public Shower Facilities for residents of Queens County experiencing dry wells, or housing related issues.

Start Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
Note: There may be times due to facility events and activities where the service is not available. Advance notice will be provided in these instances.

Queens Place Emera Centre has opened a public shower facility for residents of Queens County experiencing housing related issues or dry wells. Queens Place Emera Centre is located at 50 Queens Place Dr., Liverpool, NS.

Showers will be available:
Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.& 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Please bring your own towel and toiletries.
Timeslots: 20 minute increments for family units of 1-2 persons. Family units of 3+ persons have one 30 minute timeslot.

Residents can reserve timeslots by phoning the Customer Service Desk at 902-354-4422 during open hours of operation. Reserving a time in advance is not required, but is strongly encouraged to ensure the shower facilities are available upon arrival.

Upon arrival, check in at the Customer Service Desk and sign out the dressing room key.

November 1, 2024: Construction has started at Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool for the new outdoor pool. A new pedestrian path will be created but until then, the current one is closed to allow for the construction to take place.  Access to the facility is available from all current entrances/exits, excluding the path from Highway #3 to the back entrance to Queens Place Emera Centre’s Lobby. Pedestrian access to the facility is available by using the sidewalk across from the facility along Queens Place Drive, to access the front or side entrances, or to continue to Mersey Skatepark and Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed Playground.  

We apologize for the inconvenience (and hope you will enjoy the pool! ).

October 28, 2024:  Earlier today, Monday, October 28, equipment was mobilized on site at Queens Place Emera Centre, at the exterior of the Facility near the Fitness Centre in preparation for work to begin on Tuesday, October 29. A segment of exterior wall sheathing that has shifted will be removed.  The work area has been fenced.  Facility users are advised that during the work, there will be noise while the concrete is being cut and removed.