Assistant Manager, Slope Maintenance - Winter- Full Time

Socket.dev; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractions access

Meal discounts

Retail discounts

Well-being resources

Employee events

Job summary

Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario’s largest mountain resort, seeking an Assistant Manager, Grooming & Snowmaking to lead a diverse team and ensure a premier mountain experience for guests.

The role reports to the Director, Slope Operations and requires planning, training, safety enforcement, and hands-on supervision of grooming, snowmaking, and summer construction activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years snowmaking or grooming experience required.
• Landscape construction experience is an asset.
• Experience managing a medium-size work unit (30+ employees) is an asset.
• Comfort working outdoors in extreme weather.
• Ability to work weekends and overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grooming, snowmaking, and summer construction teams.
• Plan, supervise, and coordinate activities to meet objectives.
• Lead by example and support the team to achieve results.
• Create and maintain schedules within budgets and demands.
• Provide onboarding and training to new staff.
• Enforce safety regulations and coordinate accident procedures.
• Coordinate daily shift work and team communications.
• Oversee equipment maintenance to maximize uptime.

Skills

Grooming

Snowmaking

People management

Outdoor work

Flexible hours

Job description

Seasonal

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Enjoy complimentary and discounted access to Blue Mountain attractions for you and your family, including the Adventure Park, private beach, gondola, hiking, and preferred golf rates.

• Save on meals across resort restaurants and cafés, including Starbucks.

• Receive exclusive discounts at all Blue Mountain‑owned retail stores.

• Work in an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and well‑being, with access to free therapy and wellness resources.

• Join a vibrant team community with employee events all summer, including but not limited to Sunset Hikes, Under the Big Top, Ice Cream Day and more.

HOURLY WAGE- $30.75

FULL TIME HOURS

• Must be able to work, day, afternoons and overnight shifts

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

The Assistant Manager, Grooming & Snowmaking will report directly to the Director, Slope Operations and will oversee a team of Groomers, Snowmakers, Welders, and Heavy Equipment Operators. This position is responsible for helping to create a community of employees united by purpose and fun, deliver a mountain experience to guests that inspires stories, and who achieve departmental objectives and key results. This position and their team are responsible for ensuring the best and safest on‑hill product is produced and maintained. They will plan, supervise, and coordinate the activities of teams engaged in grooming, snowmaking, and summer construction projects.

• Leading by example; working alongside team members to ensure the team is supported
• Manage performance and motivate by setting clear expectations, measuring productivity, coaching, addressing concerns, and recognizing achievements.
• Creating and maintaining schedules according to budgets and operational demands.
• Planning and providing standardized onboarding and training
• Enforcing safety regulations and coordinating accident procedures
• Coordinating and overseeing daily shift work and team communications
• Coordinating maintenance and timely reporting of equipment issues to maximize uptime.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• 5+ years snowmaking or grooming experience required.
• Landscape construction experience an asset.
• Experience managing a medium size (30+ employees) work unit an asset
• Comfort level working outdoors in extreme weather (heat or cold)
• Ability to work weekend, day and overnight shifts.

*This role is being posted to fill a vacant position

AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE

BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW

Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario’s largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay,on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations.Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four‑season outdoor destination of the North. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company.

ALTERRA COMPANY OVERVIEW

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year‑round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli‑skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.