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FACILITIES TRAINING
Recreational facilities are crucial to providing recreational and sports programming in communities to enhance the quality of life and well-being of communities in Nunavut, without them communities suffer.
Facilities provide residents with a safe and accessible space to engage in physical activity supporting long-term health and reducing the strain on healthcare resources in addition to contributing to mental and emotional well-being.
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Facilities act as hubs where people can gather for events, group activities, or simply to unwind, creating opportunities for individuals to connect, share experiences, and provide mutual support.
RPAN, with the support of Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation and the GN Sport and Rec Division in partnership with the Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel (AARFP) will offer facility training for operators in communities to help ensure the sustainability and operation of recreation facilities across the Territory.
For 2025-2026, Facilities training will be offered in-person and virtually
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​​​​​​​​​RECREATION AND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - FACILITY STREAM​
October 3 - 5, 2025 (Iqaluit, NU)
New to this year's conference, facility operators are invited to apply to join recreation staff at this year's Recreation and Leadership Conference will receive a combination of classroom and practical, hands-on training to support learning and/or certification in the following areas:
• Natural Ice-making - participants will learn the best methods for putting in a sheet of natural ice.
• Arena Operator Level 1 - classroom instruction and practical sessions will be hosted regarding the making, marking, painting and maintenance of ice surfaces. Students may also be introduced to basic refrigeration theory.
• Arena Maintenance - focuses on arena operators looking to upgrade their skills in ice facility operations which includes changing the blade and levelling, preventative maintenance on the resurfacer, safety concerns, proper shaving techniques, proper flooding techniques, proper use of an edger, hand edging, line repairs, board repairs, changing glass, and janitorial concerns.
• Custodial Skills - students learn the basics of proper custodial maintenance and the importance of a clean facility. Emphasis will be on proper product usage and safety.
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Students should dress warmly for this course, and RPAN/AARFP encourages students to wear a CSA approved hockey helmet for on-ice sessions.
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For more information on the Recreation and Leadership Conference or to register, click here.
NUNAVUT GROUP ONLINE TRAINING​
RPAN and AARFP will work together to host online virtual training for Facility operators in Nunavut, including:
• Custodial Skills - The first thing your customers notice about your facility is its appearance. This course will take students through the basics of proper custodial maintenance and the importance of a clean facility. Emphasis will be on proper product usage and safety. New products will be discussed as well as tips and tricks of the trade. Successful candidates will receive a Custodial Care Certificate.
• Lifecycle/Risk Management - This one-day course is designed to assist operators in the basic preparation and implementation of a lifecycle document and to better understand the importance of a solid risk management program for their facilities. Successful candidates will receive the Lifecycle/Risk Management Certificate.
• Parks & Fields Level 1 - this course will focus on parks and sport fields, ball diamond construction, ball diamond specialty maintenance, weed and pest control. Community gardens, equipment maintenance, public relations and safety will also be reviewed.
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ADDITIONAL ONLINE TRAINING COURSES
Through RPAN, facility operators from across Nunavut wishing to expand their knowledge and skill set through any of AARFP's online programs may apply to have RPAN cover the registration fee.
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Online training courses include:
• Arena Operator Level II
• Curling Ice Technician
• Assistant Curling Ice Technician
• Parks & Sports Fields Level II
• Ball Diamond Construction
• Building Maintenance Level II
• Swimming Pool Operator Level I
• Swimming Pool Operator Level II
• and more
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For a full list and description of AARFP online courses, please click here
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To request registration fee assistance, please click here and provide details on the course you wish to register for and how it will benefit your position as a facility operator or recreation professional.
For additional inquiries or questions, please email us by clicking here!
