Kehoe Forum Casual/Event Staff

The Kehoe Forum is the official Home of Women’s Hockey, with the main tenants being the CAPERS Women’s Hockey Team and the Cape Breton Blizzard Hockey Association, which consists of more than 500 girls and young women at all levels of play. The only fully accessible arena in Cape Breton, the Kehoe Forum is also home to the Cape Breton Sledgehammers.

The new fully renovated Kehoe Forum also includes an expanded Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre, a new fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment, an indoor walking track and a fully accessible ice surface for sledge hockey. This building will also allow us to host large-scale events such as convocation, conferences, dinners, and cultural celebrations comfortably, right here on our own campus.

About the Role:

Event Staff assist with setup, operations, and crowd control during large on-ice events and off-ice functions. Duties include installing and removing ice covers, glass panels, curtains, tables, and chairs as needed. This role is scheduled based on event needs, with shifts only when events are taking place. Physical stamina and adaptability are key requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and take down tables, chairs, staging, curtains, and other event equipment.
• Assist with venue preparation, including floor coverings and layout adjustments.
• Help manage event logistics, including directing guests and providing customer support.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization before, during, and after events.
• Assist with security and crowd control as needed.
• Work closely with event organizers and facility staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and facility policies during events.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving equipment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Customer service experience is an asset.
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to different event needs.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends based on event schedules.

Shift Hours: 6 hours to 12 hour shifts. Part time hours from 8 hours to 20 hours a week.

Applicants may submit their resume and cover letter, along with three references to Curtis Green at curtis_green@cbu.ca no later than September 1st, 2025.

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

 CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalised community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities.

If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.

Cape Breton University

Human Resources Dept.

1250 Grand Lake Road

Sydney, NS B1M 1A2