Assistant Manager, Slope Maintenance - Winter- Full Time

Blue Mountain Resort; The Blue Mountains; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Blue Mountain attractions

Meal discounts

Retail discounts

Well-being resources

Team events

Job summary

Blue Mountain Resort in Ontario's Georgian Bay area is seeking an Assistant Manager, Grooming & Snowmaking. You will lead a team of Groomers, Snowmakers, Welders, and Heavy Equipment Operators to deliver the best on-hill product and a safe guest experience.

This role requires 5+ years in snowmaking or grooming, outdoor work in extreme weather, and the ability to work weekends, days, and overnights. You will plan schedules, enforce safety, and coordinate construction projects to keep operations

Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to work weekend, day and overnight shifts

Responsibilities

• Lead by example; work 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
• Create and maintain schedules according to budgets and operational demands
• Plan and provide standardized onboarding and training
• Enforce safety regulations and coordinate accident procedures
• Coordinate and oversee daily shift work and team communications
• Coordinate maintenance and timely reporting of equipment issues to maximize uptime

Skills

Snowmaking

Grooming operations

Team leadership

Outdoor work

Job description

Seasonal

• 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.

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- $30.75FULL 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 on-boarding 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 up time.

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.