Groomer

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies; Golden; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mountain access pass

Staff discounts on food, rentals, and看

Employee events & recognition

Great team atmosphere

Job summary

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is seeking seasonal groomers to operate snow grooming equipment and perform maintenance tasks on resort machinery. You will inspect machinery, log daily data, and participate in snow grooming operations across varying shifts, including afternoons and weekends.

Ideal candidates have prior grooming equipment experience, strong safety records, and solid communication skills to work with the team and guests in a high-altitude resort setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating snow-grooming equipment with an excellent safety record.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of basic operations and maintenance of equipment.
• Basic understanding of mountain resort maintenance and terrain needs.
• Team-oriented approach and positive contribution to the resort.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse people.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate grooming equipment and complete pre/post trip inspections.
• Perform daily light maintenance: top up fluids, clean, grease, fuel equipment.
• Recognize and report unusual noises/conditions to Maintenance.
• Complete daily vehicle logs and data input forms.

Skills

Snow grooming experience

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

You Will

• Safely operate grooming equipment, completing pre and post trip inspections of machinery.
• Perform daily light maintenance (topping up fluids, cleaning interior and exterior, greasing, and fueling of machine).
• Recognize and report unusual noises and conditions to the Maintenance team.
• Complete daily vehicle log sheets and daily data input form.
• Maintain high traffic areas with rebuilding and maintaining slopes.
• Perform snow removal and snow farming (including snowmaking and snow fencing).
• Relay grooming information to Security for the daily grooming report.
• Record and report any potential hazards to Mountain Safety.
• Be an advocate for health and safety, ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
• Work flexible shifts, including afternoons, graveyards, holidays and weekends, in extreme weather conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You Have

• Previous experience operating snow-grooming equipment, with an excellent safety record.
• Mechanical aptitude and an understanding of basic operations and maintenance of equipment.
• A basic understanding of mountain resort maintenance and ski/snowboarding terrain needs.
• A team-oriented approach and a desire to make a positive contribution to the entire resort.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with a diverse range of people.

We Offer

• Competitive Wage (per hour):
• Groomer Level 1: $19.77 - $22.35
• Groomer Level 2: $20.11 - $23.11
• Groomer Level 3: $21.16 - $24.16
• Groomer Level 4: $22.21 - $25.21
• Groomer Level 5: $23.27 - $26.27
• Mountain Access Perks: Complimentary RCR staff pass with full mountain access, reciprocal resort tickets, and discounted friends & family lift tickets.
• Staff Discounts: Save on food & beverage, rentals, retail, and hotel accommodations.
• Employee Events & Recognition: Enjoy year-round staff events and get recognized through our employee awards program.
• A Great Team: Work alongside a passionate and fun team who love to share the RCR mountain experience.

We regret that only those applicants eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship may be considered for seasonal roles.

We are an equal opportunity employer and look forward to hearing from all qualified applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Kicking Horse Mountain Resort; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.