Lift Maintenance - Mechanic - Winter 2026/27

Sunshine Village Corporation; Banff; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Village Corporation seeks a motivated Lift Mechanic to join our maintenance team at the resort. You will support inspection, repair, and maintenance of ski lift systems, focusing on safety, efficiency, and guest experience in alpine conditions.

The role involves assisting senior mechanics, performing disassembly/assembly tasks, and maintaining documentation while working outdoors, often on flexible hours and weekends in Alberta's mountain environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined and hands-on problem solver.
• Positive, mature and dependable attitude.
• Willing to work weekends, holidays, nights and extended hours.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Fluent in English; good written and spoken communication.
• Valid Alberta driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics and millwrights with lift maintenance duties.
• Support scheduled and on-demand lift inspections.
• Disassemble and assemble lift equipment as required.
• Maintain clean and safe work sites and proper documentation.
• Use tools and equipment for lift machinery and coordinate with departments.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Flexible schedules

Team player

Outdoor work

Job description

What can you expect?

Lift Mechanic are in a visible role and provide an outstanding experience for guests via the safe, efficient, dependable operation and maintenance of the lift systems. This role is focused on safety, efficiency, and being approachable and courteous while assisting Lift Mechanics in their inspection and repair duties. Lift Mechanic report to the Lift Maintenance Supervisor or designate, and under the guidance of other senior personnel in Maintenance. They liaise frequently with Lift Operations, Mountain Operations and Maintenance departments.

This job might be right for you if you think you would really enjoy:

Assisting mechanics and millwrights in all lift maintenance duties:

• Operating ski lifts, loading and unloading passengers.
• Contributing to scheduled and on-demand lift inspections.
• Performing functions for the disassembly and assembly of lift equipment.
• Working with tools, equipment, and materials for ski lifts, moving them around remote work sites.
• Repairs, maintenance, and installation of ski lifts machinery and equipment.
• Cleaning and maintaining work sites, tools, and equipment.

Administrative and Reporting Responsibilities:

• • Completing documentation e.g., daily checks, assigned logs, daily reports, maintenance logs, inventory counts, worksite inspections.
  • Communicating unusual operating conditions e.g., mechanical, operational, environmental.
  • Adhering to company initiatives and policies, relevant legislation, and manufacturer guidelines e.g., OHS, Z98 code, Employee Handbook.
  • Timely and accurate reporting of all incidents and deficiencies to appropriate departments/personnel.

Other duties may be requested and assigned from time to time.

And you are:

• Mechanically inclined.
• Positive, mature, and friendly attitude along with being neat, alert, punctual and dependable.
• Prepared to work flexible schedules e.g., weekends, holidays, nights, extended hours.
• Prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and maintain patience.
• Communicate effective in English, both written and verbally.
• Work in a confidential capacity.
• Maintain professional conduct when in uniform, on or off-duty, and online.
• Effectively provide support and assistance to coworkers in all departments as required.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training.
• Must hold a valid Alberta vehicle operator's license.
• Effectively and timely team transport with company vehicles as required.

Additional Considerations:

• Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.
• Requires standing for long periods of time, constant trunk rotation, frequent lifting, pushing/pulling of equipment, parts, and tools (up to 45 kg). Routinely climb inclined stairs up to 5m or occasionally climb ladders up to 20m, work at heights, hike and move around in an alpine environment.
• This role maintains/operates machinery, off road/highway vehicles, and works around moving equipment.
• This role maintains and operates hand/powers equipment e.g., tools, equipment, rigging.

• Candidates may be required to provide their own transportation to the resort base.
• Candidates are required to provide and maintain CSA approved safety footwear.
• Required uniform pieces (liner, jacket, pants, toque) are provided. Employees must be prepared and wear appropriate footwear, gloves, layers, etc. for the conditions.
• This role has some exposure to industrial chemicals e.g., solvents, oils, grease.

This role is subject to all terms and conditions of the Sunshine Village Employee Handbook and Policy Manual, and the Alberta Employment Standards Code.