Heavy Equipment Supervisor- Winter- Full Time

Alterra Mountain Company; The Blue Mountains; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to resort attractions

Meal discounts

Wellness resources

Employee events

Discounts at retail stores

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company is seeking a Supervisor, Heavy Equipment for Blue Mountain Resort in Ontario. This seasonal, overnight role oversees grooming and heavy equipment tasks, mentoring operators, and coordinating mountain operations to ensure a pristine landscape for summer and winter guests.

Experience leading heavy equipment teams, operating snow cats, and maintaining equipment is required. A valid G license and ability to work overnight 12-hour shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy equipment experience on mountains.
• Previous supervisor experience is required.
• Must be able to operate a snow cat.
• Valid Driver's License (Class G) in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team operating grooming equipment on steep pitches.
• Provide leadership and daily guidance to Mountain Operations.
• Perform groomer cuts of slopes when the primary operator is unavailable.
• Participate in general maintenance initiatives on the groomer when not operating heavy equipment.
• Operate company vehicles in designated areas and on steep pitches.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Supervisory experience

Mountain operations

Snow cat operation

Maintenance skills

Job description

Seasonal

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

• Enjoy complimentary and discounted access to Blue Mountain attractions for you and your family, including the Adventure Park, private beach, gondola, hiking, and preferred golf rates.
• Save on meals across resort restaurants and cafés, including Starbucks.
• Receive exclusive discounts at all Blue Mountain-owned retail stores.
• Work in an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and well-being, with access to free therapy and wellness resources.
• Join a vibrant team community with employee events all summer, including but not limited to Sunset Hikes, Under the Big Top, Ice Cream Day and more.

HOURLY RAT E- $30.75

FULL TIME HOURS

• December- March
• Overnights
• 12-hour shifts- rotating schedule

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

Supervisor, Heavy Equipment leads the grooming & heavy equipment operation team in planning and executing a variety of on mountain equipment tasks. These tasks include grooming, grading, excavating, revegetating, operating heavy equipment on steep pitches, and mentoring and training operators. When not in equipment they participate as an equal member of the Mountain Operations leadership team in solving problems, supporting our team, and achieving our goal, to provide a beautiful and sustainable landscape for both our summer and winter guests to enjoy.

• Supervise a team operating grooming equipment on steep pitches of the escarpment.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and daily guidance to Mountain Operations division.
• Perform groomer cut of slopes when primary operator is not available
• When not operating heavy equipment, the employee must participate in other general maintenance initiatives on the groomer.
• Jobs may even include waste related tasks such as hand cleaning. Operate company vehicles such as trucks and utility vehicles not only in designated areas along the bottom of the hill but also on steep pitches.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment and on mountain specialization
• Over 18 and a valid Class "G" Drivers License in good standing required
• Must be able to operate a snow cat
• Experience in minor maintenance and repair of equipment an asset
• Previous supervisor experience required

*This role is being posted to fill a vacant position

AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE

BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW

Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario's largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay,on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations.Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four-season outdoor destination of the North. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company.

ALTERRA COMPANY OVERVIEW

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.