Lift Maintenance Apprentice (Year 1-4)

Sun Peaks Resort; Sun Peaks; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season passes

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Benefits plan

RRSP matching

Training & development

Dining discounts

Retail discounts

Friends & family rates

Reciprocal programs

Performance bonus

Job summary

Sun Peaks Resort is seeking a Lift Maintenance Apprentice to support chair lifts, surface lifts, and conveyors. This full-time, year-round role includes winter and summer lift operations, maintenance tasks, and response to emergencies.

The position requires ITA Millwright prerequisites in BC, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. The successful candidate will hold a BC Class 5 driver’s license, be 18+, and demonstrate good communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• ITA prerequisites for Millwright apprenticeship in BC
• Strong mechanical background
• Must be 18+ years old and hold BC Class 5 license
• Good communication skills and ability to work in all weather

Responsibilities

• Perform duties assigned by Lift Maintenance Manager or Lead Hand
• Ensure lifts meet Z-98 code and manufacturer recommendations
• Respond to lift-related issues and emergencies
• Maintain records of work performed
• Support emergency response (search & rescue, firefighting) as needed
• Report unsafe situations and keep workspace clean and organized
• Adhere to company policies and SOPs

Skills

Mechanical background

BC Class 5 license

Strong communication

Weather resilience

High altitude work

Safety awareness

Experience with ropeways

Vehicle operation (snowmobiles/ATVs)

Education

ITA Millwright prerequisites (BC)

Tools

N/A

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Have you ever wanted to work in a stellar mountain resort surrounded by incredible people?We are looking to recruit a dedicated Lift Maintenance Apprentice to join our team.The Lift Maintenance Apprentice is a full-time, year-round position supporting all our chair lifts, surface lifts and passenger conveyors to ensure they operate safely and without interruption. During Winter and Summer operational periods, the Lift Maintenance Apprentice helps with lift operations and respond to problems and emergencies. During down periods, they are busy performing required maintenance and special projects. If this sounds like the ideal work environment, fill out an application to work, live and play where you belong.

Compensation Information:

$24.61 to $36.91 per hour (based on which year of apprenticeship is completed)

Physical Requirement:

Heavy; work activities involve handling loads up to 35kg; both in an indoor & 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
• Initial entitlement to three weeks of paid vacation
• Benefits plan and additional wellness components, including Health Spending Account and EFAP
• Participation in our RRSP and matching DPSP programs
• Company supported training and professional development opportunities
• 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
• Eligibility for our ‘Pay for Performance’ incentive bonus program (after qualifying period), awarded to top performers

Skills you bring with you:

• Must meet ITA educational pre-requisites for Millwright apprentice training in British Columbia
• strong mechanical background
• Minimum age 18 years or older
• Valid BC Class 5 driver's license
• 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
• Strong desire to develop a career in the ski industry

Primary 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
• 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

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.