Job Description

Why join us?

We work and play in Canada's most beautiful playground, Banff National Park, and you can too. Sunshine Village is the premier ski resort in Western Canada. If you want to be part of making our guests' ski experience unforgettable and think a winter season skiing and riding on the best powder in the Rockies would be great too, then read on for more information...



Description



Slope Groomers provide an outstanding experience for our guests by reshaping the ski runs to create a positive memorable skiing/boarding experience for our guest's by "laying down corduroy" for the next day. Reporting to the Cat Crew Supervisor and Slopes Grooming Supervisor.

Essential Functions

Perform prestart inspections; shut down procedures and complete all required documentation. Working mostly at nights pushing snow from areas of accumulation to areas that need coverage, working in the terrain parks, as well as hauling, moving or repositioning industry type equipment and implements. Will have read the PB manual and become knowledgeable with the manufacturers' standard operating procedures of all machinery operated and complete documentation required. Report all incidents and near misses immediately to your shift supervisor; this includes all injury accidents, close calls, property damage, or other reportable incidents. Will have read, understood and signed a copy of the Slope Grooming Manual. Adhere to all Corporate policies and procedures and all Maintenance standard operating procedures for the safe operation and proper maintenance of all vehicles. Perform clearing and snow accumulation maintenance of buildings entrances, lift terminals (load/unload), Gondola terminals or other areas, as and when required. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all departments. Able to identify improper, inadequate, or poor-quality grooming and how that might relate to risk management issues. Understand and strive toward departmental goals and objectives as laid out by Supervisors Ability to follow instruction that comes from the daily meetings or is written in the Grooming List for the shift; report all shortcomings with explanation. Keep your assigned snowcat clean and tidy for the next operator. Identify, contain, mitigate and report all fuel leaks according to the Fuel Management Program. Complete general maintenance to machines before, during or after shift including but not limited to changing lights, grouser bars, track guides and tires.

Experience/Requirements

Previous mountain operation and/or heavy equipment operation experience preferred Mechanically inclined Clean driver's license Self-motivated, responsible and open minded Capable of working alone or with others Able to work flexible hours particularly at night Enjoy outdoor mountain lifestyle

This role is subject to all terms and conditions of the Sunshine Village Employee Handbook, Policy Manual, and the Employment Standards Code.

The Perks:

FREE - Your staff pass is your ticket to ride Sunshine! Ski & Ride - Free days & discounts at ski resorts across Canada Staff Events - Staff parties, BBQs, spring night skiing, dog sledding & more Career - Recognition programs & career development opportunities Wellness - Discounted fitness passes, yoga, onsite support & professional support Onsite discounts - Food & beverage, retail, & hotel stays Exclusive deals - Brand-named gear & local businesses And much, much more!

Can't wait to get started? Great, because we can't wait to hear from you!

Click the Apply Online button below tell us why you're the next awesome member of our team. Remember, we're looking for people who will wow our guests, so start now and wow us.