Lift Operator- Winter-Full Time/Part Time

Blue Mountain Resort; The Blue Mountains; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading mountain resort located in Ontario is looking for seasonal Lift Operators to ensure the safe and efficient operation of ski lifts. Responsibilities include maximizing lift capacity, providing assistance to guests, and maintaining operational standards. Candidates must possess excellent public relations skills, be professional, and able to handle physical tasks. This position requires availability on weekends and holidays, providing a great opportunity for those who thrive in dynamic environments while enjoying the outdoors.

Benefits

Free Alterra Mountain Pass for employees

Discounted family Alterra Mountain Passes

Discounts on Blue Mountain Lift tickets

Free skating

Staff priced meals & Starbucks treats

Staff room rates at all hotels

Retail savings at various stores

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum age of 16 to operate lifts.
• Good physical condition to lift and move heavy objects.
• Ready to assist guests with empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of assigned lifts.
• Maximize uphill capacity for all lifts.
• Assist guests with their needs.
• Check valid tickets or passes for all guests.

Skills

Excellent employee and public relations skills

Friendly and cooperative nature

Professionalism

Energetic and dependable

Good physical condition

Ability to reason and react quickly

Calm under pressure

Job description

Seasonal

What’s in it for me?

• Free Alterra Mountain Pass for employees; ski or ride for free at Alterra owned destinations!
• Alterra Mountain Passes for your family;
• Discounts on Blue Mountain Lift tickets for friends and family;
• Free skating;
• Staff priced meals & Starbucks treats;
• Staff room rates at all our hotels;
• Retail savings at Burton, The North Face, Red Devil Sports, Hillside, and more!

Hourly Rate

$18.71 per hour

Full or Part‑Time Hours

• Full Time Hours: 8/8:30am-4:45pm (4‑5 shifts/week)
• Part Time Hours: 4:30pm-9:15pm (3‑4 shifts/week)
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays

What Will I Be Doing?

Lift Operators will continually strive to exceed our guest’s expectations by creating the best memories. The Lift Department will ensure the safe operation of our ski lifts by maintaining the standards set for both the guest experience and maintenance.

• Ensuring the safe operation of the assigned lift
• Maximizing uphill capacity for all lifts
• Showing empathy and assistance to the needs of our beginner guests
• Providing physical assistance to guests when required
• Ensuring all guests using the lift have a valid ticket or pass
• Establishing and maintaining all operational aspects of all assigned lifts including ramps, mazes, tools and signs

What Do We Need From You?

• Excellent employee and public relations skills and be of a friendly and co‑operative nature
• Must be professional, energetic and dependable
• Must be able to reason and react with quick and thoughtful judgment while remaining calm under pressure
• Must be in good physical condition and be able to lift and push/pull heavy objects (shovel snow, move gates, etc.)
• Must be a minimum age of 16 to operate lifts

Blue Mountain Resort Company Overview

Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario’s largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay, on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four‑season outdoor destination of the North. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company.

Alterra Company Overview

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year‑round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli‑skiing operation, and Ikon Pass – the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.