Job Description

Are you a people person who loves being outside? Our Lift Operators are key guest-facing members of our summer operations team at Sun Peaks Resort. Do the thoughts of great views and a welcoming team sound great? Lift Operators ensure guests\' safe loading and unloading practices and monitor the RFID ticket system. Further financial bonuses are available for staff performing well. Full training is provided, and you will work alongside skilled and knowledgeable individuals. You will be stationed at one of our two lift-accessed mountains providing guests access to hiking, biking, and sightseeing adventures! If this sounds like the ideal work environment, fill out an application to work, live and play where you belong.

Compensation Information:

$18.75 per hour

Physical Requirement:

Medium, occasionally heavy. Predominately working outdoors in possible extreme heat.

This job position requires physical presence at the designated location.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the daily operation of the mountain access lifts as assigned by the Lift Operations Manager/Assistant Manager/Supervisor.
• Communicate safety procedures and guidelines for loading and unloading of foot passengers, mountain bikers, and mountain bikes on and off of the lift\'s bike racks.
• Provide physical assistance to guests as required and adjust the speed of the lifts for the guests to load and unload in a safe manner.
• Maintain the appearance of the stations and surroundings throughout the day, ensuring load and unload areas up to operational standards as per the Z-98 code.
• Communicate hazards/problems to Supervisors while demonstrating initiative in safely anticipating and handling routine and emergency procedures.
• Assist Lift Maintenance staff with routine operational checks and start-up.
• Assist in operation of the Vehicle Parking areas, RV park and RFID ticket validation.

Ideal Candidate:

• Must be outgoing, have a positive attitude and enjoy working with people.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions for the course of each shift.
• Highly motivated, honest, responsible and have an excellent work ethic.
• Able to work individually and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks in a safe, timely manner.
• Must be able to maintain a calm, professional, friendly manner under periods of stress.
• High level of physical fitness free from injuries. Able to complete other physically demanding duties, including lifting 40lbs (18kg) comfortably.
• Proven ability to be consistent in attendance, and punctuality, and act with integrity.

Why join us?

We are Canada\'s second-largest ski area and a passionate team committed to providing the finest mountain resort experience to our guests.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, making a difference to our guests and our workplace every single day. That\'s why we invest in the employee experience; to ensure everyone can be at their best and live our values.

No matter who you are, or your career journey to date, once you join the team at Sun Peaks, you\'ll get to feel part of our special community right away. You and your wellbeing matter to us; you\'ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and learn, as well as enjoy everything our beautiful mountain resort has to offer.

In return, we expect you to be passionate about working together to create special memories for our guests, while taking care of our precious environment for others to enjoy into the future.

The perks and benefits you\'ll get to enjoy:

• Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes (varies by position)
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Dining discounts within our hotel & Resort-owned outlets
• Retail discounts in our Resort-owned outlets
• Friends and family hotel rates at Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
• Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas & hotels

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Secw\xc3\xa9pemc People.

Sun Peaks