Advanced Distribution Center Associate

Vail Resorts; Whistler; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Epic pass

Free ski/snowboard lessons

Employee discounts on lodging, food, &

Wellness benefits

Referral program

Excellent training and professional—?

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Whistler, Canada is hiring a Lead Driver for its logistics and distribution operations. The role oversees a team of drivers, assigns routes, and prioritizes safety and compliance while delivering; full-time, year-round hours with shift flexibility.

Starting wage ranges from CAD 21.50 to CAD 26.88 per hour. The position includes housing availability and opportunities for professional development within a renowned mountain resort company.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related work experience.
• Clean driver’s license, comfortable driving oversized vehicles in winter conditions.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to learn.
• Strong time management and leadership skills.
• Ability to build relationships cross functionally.
• Knowledge of Microsoft systems and programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating store deliveries daily, ensuring everything is palletized, loaded and shipped.
• Loading trucks in an efficient manner with the team, utilizing forklift operations.
• Keep all incoming and outgoing transfers organized in the drivers area, storing skids in racking for store flips and keeping on top of store requested POs.
• Checking the drivers log each morning and assigning tasks for the day to the driving team. Creating notes and ETAs for requests not completed within 2 days.
• Overseeing vehicle maintenance, completing daily walkthroughs and log books, liaising with fleet maintenance if any issues arise.
• Providing training to new drivers and continually coaching the team to improve performance.
• Interacting with store managers, addressing their inquiries or concerns with deliveries and pick ups.
• Maintaining accurate records of delivery/pick up logs, filling by date so records can be found if needed.
• Promoting a safety first culture among the driver team, ensuring all safety protocols are followed, adapting delivery schedules to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Skills

Truck driving

Leadership

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Logistics software

Job description

Now hiring for winter 2026/27 - Cooks, Drivers, Instructors & more.

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Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re‑discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

The lead driver is a key position in logistics and distribution operations within the warehouse, they supervise a team of drivers, assigning routes and tasks, and ensuring timely delivery while prioritizing safety and compliance.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $21.50/hr - $26.88/hr
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinating store deliveries daily, making sure everything is palletized, loaded and shipped.
• Loading trucks in an efficient manner with the team, utilizing forklift operations
• Keep all incoming and outgoing transfers organized in the drivers area, storing skids in racking for store flips and keeping on top of store requested POs.
• Checking the drivers log each morning and assigning tasks for the day to the driving team. Creating notes and ETAs for requests not completed within 2 days.
• Overseeing vehicle maintenance, completing daily walkthroughs and log books, liaising with fleet maintenance if any issues arise.
• Providing training to new drivers and continually coaching the team to improve performance.
• Interacting with store managers, addressing their inquiries or concerns with deliveries and pick ups.
• Handling MMS issues with shipping, cleaning up shipped transfers and solving no scan cartons, and other issues as they arise.
• Maintaining accurate records of delivery/pick up logs, filling by date so records can be found if needed.
• Archiving rental waivers in a timely manner to meet records management schedules seasonally.
• Effectively communicating with warehouse management ensuring priorities are being met, all safety concerns reported and all supplies required are available.
• Promoting a safety first culture among the driver team, ensuring all safety protocols are followed, adapting delivery schedules to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
• Working with the warehouse leads in keeping all skids in the warehouse organized, labeled and put away correctly.
• Maintain recycle and garbage areas, in alignment with our environmental goals.
• Other duties as assigned to meet warehouse deadlines and priorities; picking, cycle counting, receiving, data entry, logging.
• Other duties as when needed to support resorts operations.

Job requirements:

• 1-2 years related work experience
• Clean driver’s license, comfortable driving oversized vehicles in winter conditions
• Basic computer skills with the ability to learn
• Strong time management and leadership skills
• Ability to build relationships cross functionally
• Knowledge of Microsoft systems and programs

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID518460
Reference Date:10/23/2026
Job Code Function:Distr Center / Logistics Ops