Grooming Operator - Winter 2026/27

Sunpeaks; Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lift, Trail & Golf passes

Employee Assistance Program

Dining discounts

Retail discounts

Friends and family hotel rates

Reciprocal programs

Job summary

Sun Peaks Resort is seeking a Snow Groomer to join our grooming team, responsible for preparing ski runs and trails using snow cats to ensure optimal conditions for guests. The role requires outdoor work in all weather, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work night shifts and overtime.

Starting pay is CAD 21.45 per hour, with progression based on experience and education; a valid drivers license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with snow grooming is preferred (Levels 1-5).
• Experience operating earth-moving, farming, or turf maintenance equipment.
• Snowmaking experience at Sun Peaks is an asset.
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Snow surface preparation with snow cats on green to moderate blue runs and access roads.
• Follow safety, operation, and maintenance procedures including pre-start checks.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and complete required documentation.
• Participate in daily crew briefings and report issues to supervisor.
• Identify and contain fuel/oil leaks per EMS and Spill Response Plan.
• Participate in fleet grooming and Nordic grooming shifts if called.
• Assist with track maintenance and general equipment upkeep.
• Support snowmaking duties when required.

Skills

Grooming experience

Mechanical aptitude

Night vision

Outdoor work in all weather

Team collaboration

Night shifts availability

Job description

Are you passionate about snow and dedicated to creating exceptional on-mountain experiences? Join our dynamic grooming team at Sun Peaks Resort! As a Snow Groomer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our ski runs and trails are perfectly prepared for guests each day. This is an opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding outdoor environment, contributing to the success of one of Canada's premier ski resorts.

Compensation Information: Starting at $21.45 per hour (moves up based on experience and education)

Physical Requirement: Heavy; work activities involve handling loads up to 35 kg; predominantly in an outdoor 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 (varies by position)
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• 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

This role is eligible for an incentive for successful applicants to receive $1 per hour worked based on completion of a full winter season contract. Conditions apply to this incentive and will be shared during the interview and onboarding.

Skills you bring with you:

• Experience:
  • Previous grooming experience is a significant asset (Levels 1-5, depending on number of seasons)
  • Some experience operating earth-moving, farming, or turf maintenance equipment.
  • One season of snowmaking experience at Sun Peaks is an asset.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality work.
  • Excellent night vision.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods.
  • Self-motivated, responsible, open-minded, and eager to learn.
  • A good listener, capable of following instructions closely and precisely.
  • Able to thrive in a strong team environment and work collaboratively.
  • Comfortable working night shifts, odd hours, and overtime as needed.
• Licensing: Valid driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Snow Surface Preparation: Operate snow cats to groom assigned ski runs and trails, primarily green to moderate blue runs and access roads, ensuring optimal conditions for skiers and riders.
• Operational Adherence: Consistently follow all mountain safety, operating, and maintenance procedures and policies, including Sun Peaks Resort Standard Operating Guidelines for equipment pre-start checks, operation, fueling, and shutdown.
• Equipment Care: Conduct daily pre-start checklists, maintain cleanliness of equipment, and complete required documentation accurately and neatly.
• Team Collaboration: Actively participate in daily crew briefings, pay close attention to instructions, and communicate any operational issues or problems to your supervisor immediately.
• Environmental Responsibility: Identify and contain fuel and oil leaks promptly, adhering to the company's Environmental Management System (EMS) policies and Spill Response Plan.
• Training & Development: Participate in fleet grooming alongside an experienced operator for a minimum duration during your first season and continue as required. Undertake Nordic grooming shifts if capable and called upon.
• Support Duties: Perform tasks beyond snow cat operation, such as track maintenance and general equipment upkeep.
• Cross-Functional Support: Assist with snowmaking duties when required.

Why join us?

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.