Heavy Duty Mechanic

Baldface Lodge; Nelson; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool/PPE allowance

Full health and dental for you and you

Confidential Employee Family Assurance

Retirement savings program with Baldf​

Paid time off and tuition assistance

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Baldface Lodge in British Columbia seeks an experienced mechanic to maintain a diverse fleet including snowcats, generators, snowmobiles and passenger transport vehicles. This lodge-based, year-round role is ideal for a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic looking for a backcountry challenge and a dynamic work environment.

You will diagnose issues in the field, perform safe, timely repairs with available parts, support base operations when cats roam, and collaborate with a tight-knit team to keep

Qualifications

• Red Seal Heavy Duty Technician certification or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience as a mechanic on snow cats.
• 10+ years’ experience as a heavy duty mechanic and diesel systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair snowcats, generators, snowmobiles and transport vehicles.
• Diagnose field problems and perform timely repairs in backcountry conditions.
• Support lodge operations and base teams when cats roam the mountains.
• Ensure safety and reliability of equipment for guests.

Skills

Field diagnostics

Calm decision-making

Team collaboration

German language

Education

Red Seal Heavy Duty Technician

Millwright's license

Automotive/Agricultural Equipment certs

Tools

MIG Welding

ARC Welding

Fleet management software

Rigging

Job description

Are you an experienced Mechanic looking to work at one of British Columbia's premier cat skiing destinations?

Baldface provides an unforgettable backcountry experience across two iconic operations: Baldface Lodge and Baldface Valhalla. Our team of mechanics and supporting staff are the backbone of the operation, ensuring our equipment is always ready to serve our guests the best day of their lives over and over.

As a year-round Baldface mechanic, you’ll be hands-on maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet that includes snowcats, generators, snowmobiles, and passenger transport vehicles. This role is ideal for a heavy equipment, diesel, or off-road mechanic looking for a change of pace.

Experience with dozers, excavators, forestry equipment, mining gear, or agricultural machinery translates well, and snowcat-specific training is provided. This isn’t a shop-only position. You’ll work in real backcountry conditions, diagnosing and solving problems in the field where mechanical intuition, calm decision-making, and resourcefulness truly matter. When the cats are out roaming the mountain, you will be supporting the team around the base with your skills to ensure that lodge operations continue to run smoothly.

Our ideal mechanic is optimistic, adaptable, and unfazed by the unexpected-someone who can keep the generators running, get a machine unstuck, diagnose an issue in the field, and make safe, timely repairs with resources available.

If you’re looking to work alongside a passionate crew, wake up to stunning mountain views each day, and create connections that span the mountain industry - this is where your skills belong.

The Essentials:

$42.50 - $45.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and/or apprenticeship level.

This position is lodge-based, year-round and will work under an averaging agreement with a shift rotation.

Benefits include:

• Tool/PPE allowance
• Full health and dental for you and your dependents
• Confidential Employee Family Assistance Program
• Retirement savings program with Baldface matching contributions at 3%
• Paid time off and tuition assistance for skills training and upgrades
• Cell phone allowance

You’ll feel right at home if you have good practical knowledge of:

• Hydrostatic drive systems
• Diesel engines
• Generators
• Snowmobiles
• Electrical systems and equipment
• Outboard engines
• Backcountry travel on sleds and side-by-sides
• Boat operation
• Trucking and trailering

Other skills that put the cherry on the cake:

• Shop management including inventory, parts and fleet management
• Basic backcountry first aid and avalanche safety
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in German would be an asset (for Pistenbully manufacturer manuals)
• Solid computer skills with fleet management software
• Rigging skills
• MIG and ARC Welding skills
• Fabrication skills

Qualifications and Licenses Required:

• Red Seal Heavy Duty Technician, Automotive, Agricultural Equipment or Millwright's license or equivalent training and experience.
• 5+ years’ experience as a mechanic working on snow cats
• 10+ years’ experience as a heavy duty mechanic
• Pleasure craft operator license
• Valid class 5 BC driver’s license with a clean abstract
• Toolbox
• Necessary winter gear for outdoor backcountry work including DOT Helmet