Job Description

Reports to

Grooming & Snowmaking Supervisor/Assistant Grooming Supervisors

Position Overview



Grade 3/Winch Grooming Operators work as part of the Mountain Operations team. They have at least 2 full winter season of ski area snowcat operating experience and are responsible for safe and efficient operation of a Prinoth snowcat to help maintain the slopes under the direction of the Grooming & Snowmaking Supervisor.



Grooming Operator - Grade 3/Winch candidates will have demonstrated the ability to groom all runs at Marmot Basin, are experienced with all of Marmot Basin's grooming circuits, can lead/oversee Grade 2 Operators and lead special grooming projects. Grade 3/Winch Grooming Operators will have demonstrate the ability/aptitude to independently operate a tower-winch snowcat and will be familiar with winch cat operations at Marmot Basin.



The incumbent should expect to be working outside in any, all and sometimes adverse weather conditions and must be available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.

This is a full-time seasonal role, 4 afternoons/evenings out of 7 per week. Alberta Employment Standards regarding probationary periods apply.

Qualifications

Minimum two full winter season operating snowcats in the ski industry Familiar with all grooming operations requirements at Marmot Basin Experience operating Prinoth snowcats Previous supervisory experience Ability to ski/snowboard at an intermediate level or better Mechanical aptitude (a background in mechanical experience preferred) Ski industry risk management experience Excellent physical & mental health Strong interpersonal skills Valid class 5 driver's license (or better)

Core Competencies

Professional deportment with excellent customer service skills: experience dealing with guests and working collaboratively with co-workers Cheerful, outgoing personality; demonstrated temperament & disposition for stressful situations Strong team member able to take direction Motivated and observant; able to perceive needed tasks and complete them without direction Self-aware; able to identify strengths and gaps in own abilities and training Able to use taught skills and previous experience to problem solve Passion for working in an outdoor environment (recreational mountain pursuits are considered assets)
Job Duties/Responsibilities


Help manage the quality of our groomed runs by operating Marmot Basin's entire fleet of Prinoth snowcats Attend and complete all training in a timely manner. Report for scheduled shifts. Lead/oversee Grade 1 & Grade 2 operators, lead and/or independently manage special grooming projects Operate Marmot Basin's tower winch cat Work in a safe efficient manner; point out any safety concerns that would put any employee or guest in an unsafe situation

Supplementary

Respect and adhere to the company's policies and procedures as set in the

"Corporate Policies", "Employee Handbook"

and "

Grooming Training Manual"

Understand and adhere to Ski Marmot Basin's

"Harassment Policy"

and the company's

"Privacy Policy".

Job Details


Pay Type

Hourly

Employment Indicator

Seasonal