Groomer

Canada West Ski Areas Association; Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ski association is seeking a Free Groomer responsible for the operation of grooming machines and maintaining Grouse Mountain. Candidates must have previous grooming experience and be avid snowboarders or skiers. The role requires outdoor work in various weather conditions and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Free Seasonal Access Pass

Discounts at resorts' restaurants, retail, and rental outlets

Referral Bonus Program

Public Transit subsidies

Access to free Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years previous grooming experience.
• Avid snowboarder or skier.
• Winch Cat experience an asset.
• Previous snowmaking experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of grooming machines.
• Free Grooming of downhill runs and terrain parks.
• Assist with special event preparation.

Skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Dependability

Team cooperation

Job description

Job Title:Groomer

Location:North Vancouver

Department:Mountain Operations

Reports to:Duty Manager

Role Status:Full Time / Seasonal / Hourly

Job Summary

As a Free Groomer, you are responsible for the safe operation of the grooming machine as well as the daily grooming operation of the Grouse Mountain downhill runs, terrain parks, road ways, lift ramps, snowshoe trails, sleigh route and other staging areas. Under direct supervision from the Senior Groomers and the Mountain Operations Duty Manager, Free Groomers also assist with special event preparation and work closely with the Snowmaking department to maintain proper snowpack around the hill.

Essential Job Functions

• Safe operation of the grooming machines
• Free Grooming of downhill runs
• Assisting with grooming and maintaining of four Terrain Parks
• Road building
• Maintaining lift ramps
• Staging and crowd control area building and maintenance
• Snow removal around all buildings and areas
• Grooming snowshoe trails
• Filling out maintenance and operational logs
• Regular cleaning and some maintenance of snow cats
• Special event preparation; races, snowboard events, snow sculptures
• Maintaining sleigh route
• Working closely with snowmaking department to maintain proper snowpack on our runs
• All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position reports to the Duty Managers and does not require any direct supervisory responsibilities.

Required Qualification and Abilities

• Minimum 2+ years previous grooming experience
• Avid snowboarder or skier
• Winch Cat experience an asset
• Previous snowmaking experience an asset
• Experience operating heavy duty machinery an asset
• Must be able to work unsupervised and co-operate with others
• Must be dependable and able to work in adverse environmental conditions

Working Conditions

Groomers perform some of their duties outdoors and work in all different kinds of weather conditions. Hours of Operation are weather dependant. Due to the nature of the business, this position requires flexibility in terms of your work schedule. A variety of work schedules may include a variety of start times, including shifts on weekends and statutory holidays. Shifts require standing for long periods of time, lifting, twisting, and other forms of manual tasks.

Compensation and Benefits

$24.44 to $28.59/hour

All positions are eligible for the following benefits and perks:

• Free Seasonal Access Pass
• Discount’s at the resort’s restaurants, retail, and rental outlets
• Referral Bonus Program
• Public Transit subsidies
• Free or discounted lift tickets at many other resorts (winter/summer)
• Access to free Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Northland Properties friends and family discounts program including hotels, restaurants and recreation

Full-time, year-round positions are also eligible for these:

• Health Insurance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance and Vision insurance plans
• RRSP matching after 1 year of service
• Free access pass for dependants