Events Assistant - Winter 2026/27

Sun Peaks Resort; Sun Peaks; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lift passes

Paid vacation

Benefits plan

RRSP matching

Training opportunities

Dining discounts

Retail discounts

Friend rates

Reciprocal programs

Performance bonus

Job summary

Sun Peaks Resort is seeking an Events Assistant to support planning, coordinating and executing mountain events. You will assist with logistics, safety, equipment setup and teardown, and liaison with partners while coordinating with internal teams.

The role emphasizes outdoor event support, strong teamwork, and reliability to deliver exciting mountain experiences for guests at Sun Peaks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Sun Peaks trails and terrain is required.
• Ability to ski or snowboard at an intermediate level or higher.
• Experience operating snowmobiles, ATVs, and hauling equipment is essential.
• Background coordinating outdoor events, races or activations.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication across departments.
• Organized, dependable and capable of handling multiple tasks.
• Ability to perform under pressure with a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and production of various mountain events.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at activations.
• Set up and tear down event infrastructure and equipment.
• Coordinate with internal departments for planning and execution.
• Maintain upkeep and inventory of event supplies and infrastructure.

Skills

Sun Peaks trails knowledge

Skiing or snowboarding ability

Snowmobiles/ATVs operation

Outdoor event coordination

Team communication

Organized and dependable

Sense of urgency

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Are you passionate about outdoor events and ready to bring exciting mountain experiences to life at Sun Peaks Resort? We seek a highly motivated Events Assistant to support the planning, coordinating, and executing of various mountain events at Sun Peaks Resort. This role involves assisting in event logistics, including setting up and tearing down equipment, ensuring health and safety protocols, managing volunteer recruitment and scheduling, and maintaining event supplies and infrastructure. The Events Assistant will also act as a liaison between Sun Peaks and third-party event partners, working closely with internal departments to ensure the smooth execution of all event activities.

Compensation Information: $22.00 per hour

Physical Requirement: Heavy; work activities involve handling loads up to 35kg; both in an outdoor and indoor setting.

This job position requires physical presence at the designated location.

The perks and benefits you’ll get to enjoy:

• Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes
• Initial entitlement to three weeks of paid vacation
• Benefits plan and additional wellness components, including Health Spending Account and EFAP
• Participation in our RRSP and matching DPSP programs
• Company supported training and professional development opportunities
• 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
• Eligibility for our ‘Pay for Performance’ incentive bonus program (after qualifying period), awarded to top performers

Skills you bring with you:

• Working knowledge of Sun Peaks Ski Trails.
• Intermediate or above skiing or snowboarding ability essential.
• Experience operating snowmobiles, ATVs and hauling trailers is essential.
• Previous work experience in coordinating outdoor events, races, or activations.
• Must communicate well with others and work as a team.
• Organized, efficient, and dependable.
• Must understand the value of creating and maintaining a sense of urgency.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and production of various mountain events.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed with any and all event activations.
• Set up and tear down mountain events, related equipment, and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with internal departments as required for planning and execution purposes.
• Upkeep, inventory and maintenance of event supplies and infrastructure.
• Execution of various event tactics, as required.

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.

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.