Assistant Manager, Slope Maintenance - Winter- Full Time

Alterra Mountain Company; The Blue Mountains; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to Blue Mountain parks

Discounted meals at resort restaurants

Exclusive retail discounts

Well-being resources & therapy

Summer team events

Job summary

Blue Mountain Resort in Ontario is seeking an Assistant Manager, Grooming & Snowmaking to lead a team of Groomers, Snowmakers, Welders and Heavy Equipment Operators. This role reports to the Director, Slope Operations and will oversee a community of employees delivering the best and safest on-hill product.

The position requires 5+ years in snowmaking or grooming, outdoor work in extreme weather, and ability to work weekends, days, and overnights in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years snowmaking or grooming experience.
• Landscape construction experience is an asset.
• Experience managing a 30+ employee work unit is an asset.
• Comfortable working outdoors in extreme weather.
• Ability to work weekends, days and overnights.

Responsibilities

• Lead grooming, snowmaking, and summer construction teams to deliver safe on-hill product.
• Plan, supervise and coordinate team activities and schedules.
• Set performance expectations, coach, and recognize achievements.
• Oversee onboarding and training for new team members.
• Enforce safety regulations and coordinate accident procedures.
• Coordinate daily shift work and team communications.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and report issues to maximize uptime.

Skills

Snowmaking

Grooming

Team leadership

Outdoor work

Shift scheduling

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 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.