Lift Operations Assistant Manager

CWSAA; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Extended Health

LTD and Life Insurance

RRSP Program

6% vacation pay

Season Pass

Shuttle Bus Pass

Industry Discounts and Perks

Four 10-hour shifts during off-season

Job summary

Mount Seymour is seeking a Lift Operations Assistant Manager to support the Lift Operations Manager in running the lift department. You will oversee day-to-day lift operations, assist with recruitment, training and supervision of lift staff, and ensure safe, high‑quality service for guests.

Seasonal support includes summer grooming and resort maintenance tasks. The role requires supervisory experience, strong organization, and calmness under pressure, with willingness to work in all weather and

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of lift operation and maintenance procedures.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Flexible approach – able to work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to reason and react with quick, thoughtful judgments.
• Willing and able to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to ski or snowboard.
• Team Player

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of all lift stations.
• Assist with pre-season and post-season preparations and ramp down.
• Assist with recruitment, training, scheduling, administration and direction of all lift staff and supervisors.
• Work with the maintenance team to ensure all lift equipment is maintained and functioning safely by reporting issues in a timely manner and following all record‑keeping protocols and reporting procedures.
• Provide a high quality, friendly and cooperative service to all guests and other Mt Seymour staff.
• Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all lift stations and related areas.
• Keep a clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Report and rectify any unsafe acts.
• Maintaining necessary tools within the department.
• Thorough understanding of all technical lift operation procedures including emergency procedures.
• Maintaining excellent communication with Lifts Manager and Mountain Operations Manager.
• Promote and maintain Occupational Health & Safety Program and Claims Management Program.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Lift operation knowledge

Supervisory experience

Unsupervised work

Emergency response

Organization

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Judgment under pressure

Weather resilience

Skiing/Snowboarding

Team player

Job description

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Lift Operations Manager. The Lift Operations Assistant Manager will assist the Manager with the overall operation of the Lifts Department. Duties will include overseeing the operation of all lifts, assisting with the recruitment, training and supervision of all lift employees and ensuring that the lifts department provides an excellent standard of service to our guests. During the non-operational season May to October this position will support the Mountain Operations Team with Summer grooming and resort maintenance duties.

Responsibilities:

• To uphold Mount Seymour’s mandate “We exist to create wow experiences in a mountain environment for all skillsets and abilities”
• To uphold Mount Seymour’s Core Values.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of all lift stations
• Assist with pre-season and post-season preparations and ramp down.
• Assist with the recruitment, training, scheduling, administration and direction of all lift staff and supervisors.
• Work with the maintenance team to ensure all lift equipment is maintained and functioning safely by reporting issues in a timely manner and following all record‑keeping protocols and reporting procedures.
• Provide a high quality, friendly and cooperative service to all guests and other Mt Seymour staff.
• Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all lift stations and related areas.
• Keep a clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Report and rectify any unsafe acts.
• Maintaining necessary tools within the department.
• Thorough understanding of all technical lift operation procedures including emergency procedures.
• Maintaining excellent communication with Lifts Manager and Mountain Operations Manager.
• Promote and maintain Occupational Health & Safety Program and Claims Management Program.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Excellent understanding of lift operation and maintenance procedures.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Flexible approach – able to work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to reason and react with quick, thoughtful judgments.
• Willing and able to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to ski or snowboard.
• Team Player

Wages and Benefits

• Year-Round Position
• Wage Rate: $25.00 per hour
• Medical, Dental, Extended Health, LTD and Life Insurance Benefits – 50 % cost share between employer and employee.
• RRSP Program
• 6% vacation pay to provide 3 weeks annual vacation
• Option to bank up to 80 hours per season to be taken as additional time off during the summer
• Complimentary Season Pass
• Complimentary Shuttle Bus Pass
• Range of Industry Discounts and Perks
• Option to work four 10-hour shifts during the non-operating period May to November