Do you have heavy machine operations experience? We are looking for Grooming operators to join our team for the winter season. The Grooming Operator is responsible for operating the grooming machine safely and efficiently to produce the highest quality skiing, snowboarding, and sliding surfaces possible. This full-time, seasonal position requires overnight shift work and overtime as needed. If this sounds like the ideal work environment, fill out an application to work, live, and play where you belong.

Compensation Information:

$20.35 - $27.03 per hour

Physical Requirement:

Heavy, work activities involve handling loads more than 20 kg.

This job position requires physical presence at the designated location.

Accountabilities:

• Arrive at work on time, rested, and ready for the shift (dressed appropriately, wearing proper winter footwear)
• Groom assigned runs and trails (green to moderate blue runs and roads)
• Assist with snowmaking duties when required
• Follow all mountain safety, operating, and maintenance procedures and policies
• To be familiar with and follow all applicable SUN PEAKS RESORT Standard Operating Guidelines; including pre-start checklists, equipment operation, fueling, shut down procedures and documentation
• Understand and work towards departmental and resort goals & objectives
• Attend daily crew briefings, paying close attention to details and instructions
• To identify and contain fuel and oil leaks immediately per the company EMS policies and Spill Response Plan
• Fleet grooming with an experienced operator during the first season, Nordic grooming shifts during the second season
• Undertake tasks other than snowcat operation such as track maintenance, equipment maintenance and cleaning, etc.
• Complete required documents and forms neatly and accurately every day
• Communicate any problems or issues immediately to your supervisor so that they can be resolved quickly

Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum one season of Snowmaking at Sun Peaks (if no previous operator experience)
• Some earth-moving/farming/turf maintenance equipment operation experience
• Should be mechanically inclined
• Keen eye for detail
• Self-motivated, responsible, open-minded, and willing to learn
• A good listener, able and willing to follow instructions closely
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work with others in a robust team environment
• Able to work night shift and odd hours with overtime when required
• Excellent night vision
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract

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:

• Winter/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 rates at the 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 Secwépemc People.

This role is eligible for an incentive for successful applicants to receive $1 per hour worked based on completion of a full winter season contract. Conditions apply to this incentive and will be shared during the interview and onboarding.