Lift Operations Lead Hand

Sun Peaks Resort LLP; Sun Peaks; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mountain resort is seeking Lift Operations Lead Hands for the upcoming winter season. Successful candidates will support daily lift operations, ensuring safety and providing excellent guest service. This role includes perks like lift passes and discounts, and requires at least one season's experience.

Benefits

Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes

Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program

Dining discounts

Retail discounts

Friends and family rates

Reciprocal programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of one previous season as a Lift Operator at Sun Peaks Resort or other resort.
• A team player with proven skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the proper & safe operation of all passenger ropeways and conveyors.
• Oversee and operate a given area as directed by supervisors.
• Conduct quality control checks.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Guest service skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Education

Valid BC class 5 driver's license

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Do you enjoy working outside and speaking with guests from all over the world? We are looking to recruit Lift Operations Lead Hands for the upcoming winter season. Do you have at least one year of experience running chair lifts? You will support the Lift Operations Supervisors in daily operations and be stationed on one of our three lift-accessed mountains providing guests access to our world-renowned snow! If this sounds like the ideal work environment, fill out an application to work, live and play where you belong.

Compensation Information: $22.10 per hour

Physical Requirement: Heavy; work activities involve handling loads up to 20 kg; predominantly in an outdoor setting (possible extreme cold).

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 (varies by position)
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• 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

This role is eligible for an incentive for successful applicants to receive $1 per hour worked based on completion of a full winter season contract. Conditions apply to this incentive and will be shared during the interview and onboarding.

Skills you bring with you:

• Minimum of one previous season as a Lift Operator at Sun Peaks Resort or other resort.
• A team player with proven supervisory and guest service skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong personal work ethic, keen eye for detail and good problem-solving skills.
• Valid BC class 5 driver’s license with clean abstract.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure the proper & safe operation of all passenger ropeways and conveyors.
• Oversee and operate a given area as directed by the Lift Operations Managers/Lift Operations Supervisors.
• Conduct quality control checks of the maze area, load/unload ramps, signage, operation of the lifts, operators, and safe loading and unloading of the guests.
• Give direction to staff and possess the ability to follow up when necessary.

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.