About The PWHL
The Professional Women's Hockey League delivers world-class competition and fosters meaningful connections with fans and communities through operational excellence, purposeful partnerships, and a focus on long-term sustainability. We are dedicated to cultivating a league culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and inclusion on and off the ice.
Position Summary
The Ice Crew Lead provides coordination and on-ice support services related to ice conditions, on-ice promotions, ceremonies and game day logistics throughout Vancouver Goldeneyes home games and events. The Ice Crew Lead serves as a primary point of contact for Ice Crew members and collaborates with the Game Presentation and Event Operations teams to coordinate Ice Crew scheduling, positioning and game day activities.
Services
- Serve as a primary point of contact for Ice Crew members.
- Coordinate Ice Crew schedules and confirm availability for Vancouver Goldeneyes home games and other mutually agreed upon events.
- Communicate game day schedules, service requirements, logistical information and updates to Ice Crew members.
- Promptly clear the ice with a shovel during media timeouts and other designated times.
- Provide ice maintenance and related services as needed throughout scheduled games.
- Coordinate with the Game Presentation and Event Operations teams regarding additional on-ice logistical needs.
- Collaborate with Ice Crew members, Game Presentation personnel and other event partners in the delivery of game day services.
- Coordinate with Ice Crew members regarding positioning and timing for scheduled cues and activities.
- Follow and reinforce all safety protocols and procedures while providing services on and around the ice surface.
- Help troubleshoot and resolve game day issues quickly and efficiently.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Strong skater with the ability to confidently and safely skate in hockey skates.
- Must be able to provide services at 10 to 13 Vancouver Goldeneyes home games.
- Ability to coordinate and communicate with a team in a fast-paced live environment
- Professional, reliable, and team oriented.
- Candidate must be able to deliver services on-site.
- This engagement is based in Canada. Applicants must be legally entitled to provide services as an independent contractor in Canada. The PWHL does not sponsor work permits for this engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of and passion for the PWHL and hockey.
- Flexibility to provide services on evenings and weekends as required.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League is committed to equal opportunity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this engagement without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or Veteran status, or any other protected class.
Independent Contractor Engagement
This is an independent contractor engagement, not an employee position. The contractor is not eligible for PWHL employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plan participation, paid time off, or workers’ compensation coverage. The PWHL will not withhold income tax, CPP/EI (Canada), or Social Security/Medicare (U.S.) from contractor payments.
