Lift Maintenance Apprentice — Ski Resort, Hands-on & Growth

Sun Peaks Resort; Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lift passes

Three weeks vacation

Benefits plan

RRSP matching

Training & development

Dining discounts

Retail discounts

Friends & family rates

Reciprocal programs

Pay-for-performance bonus

Job summary

Sun Peaks Resort is hiring a Lift Maintenance Apprentice to support chair lifts, surface lifts, and passenger conveyors, year-round in Sun Peaks, BC. The role includes lift operations during peak periods and maintenance during slower times, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The position offers full-time hours, a competitive hourly wage of CAD 24.61–36.91 depending on apprenticeship year, and benefits and training opportunities at a premier mountain resort.

Qualifications

• Must meet ITA educational prerequisites for Millwright apprentice training in British Columbia.
• Strong mechanical background.
• Minimum age 18 years or older.
• Valid BC Class 5 driver's license.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work well with others.
• Willing and able to work in all weather conditions.
• Good physical condition.
• Good working knowledge of the current WCB regulations as they pertain to lift maintenance.
• Able to maintain calm and respectful when in high pressure situations.
• Able to work at heights.
• Experience operating passenger ropeways in a safe and responsible manner.
• Experience operating snowmobiles, ATVs and 4x4 trucks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Available to work various shifts such as early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, etc.
• Strong desire to develop a career in the ski industry.

Responsibilities

• To perform all duties assigned by the Lift Maintenance Manager or Lead Hand.
• Assist in ensuring all lifts are maintained according to current Z-98 code requirements and manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Respond to and follow-up on lift related mechanical issues, emergency, and evacuation situations.
• Keep good track of work performed and ensure it is recorded as required.
• Help develop existing record keeping systems.
• Assist in any emergency response situations; i.e. search and rescue, firefighting, etc.
• Report and rectify any unsafe situation.
• Keep a clean, organized, safe work environment.
• Ensure adherence to all SPRLLP policies, agreements, and SOG’s as outlined in the current Employee Handbook and Alpine Connect

Skills

Mechanical

Age 18+

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Communication

Weather resilience

Physical fitness

WCB knowledge

Calm under pressure

Height work

Ropeways

Vehicles

Shifts

Ski industry career

Education

ITA prerequisites

Job description

Sun Peaks Resort is hiring a Lift Maintenance Apprentice to support chair lifts, surface lifts, and passenger conveyors, year-round in Sun Peaks, BC. The role includes lift operations during peak periods and maintenance during slower times, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The position offers full-time hours, a competitive hourly wage of CAD 24.61–36.91 depending on apprenticeship year, and benefits and training opportunities at a premier mountain resort.