Slope Grooming Driver - Winter 2026/27

Sunshine Village Corporation; Banff; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Sunshine Village Corporation is seeking a Slope Grooming Driver 1 to operate snow grooming equipment at night and ensure safe, well-groomed slopes for guests. The role involves inspections, documentation, and coordination with slope supervisors.

The ideal candidate has mechanical aptitude, a valid driver's license, and willingness to work nights in a mountainous environment. Uniforms are provided and the team emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined and able to operate heavy equipment.
• Self-motivated, responsible and open-minded.
• Capable of working alone or with others.
• Able to work flexible hours, including nights.

Responsibilities

• Perform prestart inspections; shut down procedures and complete all required documentation.
• Operate snow grooming machinery to compact new snowfall and maintain slopes.
• Read and follow Slope Grooming Manual and manufacturer SOPs.
• Maintain equipment, replace parts (lights, grouser bars, tires) and keep snowcat clean.
• Report incidents and near misses to shift supervisor; follow safety and maintenance procedures.
• Work at night in terrain parks, push snow and move equipment as needed.
• Identify and report fuel leaks and assist with fuel management.
• Develop positive relationships with other departments and assist with general duties.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Job description

Description

Slope Grooming Driver 1s provide an outstanding experience for our guests by reshaping and grooming the ski runs to create a positive memorable skiing/boarding experience for our guests. Driver 1s report to the Senior Supervisor of Slopes and the Slope Grooming Supervisors.

Essential Functions

• Perform prestart inspections; shut down procedures and complete all required documentation.
• Working mostly at nights pushing snow from areas of accumulation to areas that need coverage, working in the terrain parks, as well as hauling, moving or repositioning industry type equipment and implements.
• Operating snow grooming machinery in a safe and competent manner to compact new snowfall; maintain, rebuild, and improve the snow slopes.
• Will have read the Pisten Bully manual and become knowledgeable with the manufacturers’ standard operating procedures of all machinery operated and complete documentation required.
• Will have read, understood and signed a copy of the Slope Grooming Manual.
• Report all incidents and near misses immediately to your shift supervisor; this includes all injury accidents, close calls, property damage, or other reportable incidents. .
• Adhere to all Corporate policies and procedures and all Maintenance standard operating procedures for the safe operation and proper maintenance of all vehicles.
• Perform clearing and snow accumulation maintenance of buildings entrances, lift terminals (load/unload), Gondola terminals or other areas, as and when required.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all departments.
• Able to identify improper, inadequate, or poor-quality grooming and how that might relate to risk management issues.
• Understand and strive toward departmental goals and objectives as laid out by Supervisors.
• Ability to follow instruction that comes from the daily meetings or is written in the Grooming List for the shift; report all shortcomings with explanation.
• Keep your assigned snowcat clean and tidy for the next operator.
• Identify, contain, mitigate and report all fuel leaks according to the Fuel Management Program.
• Complete general maintenance to machines before, during or after shift including but not limited to changing lights, grouser bars, track guides and tires.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience/Requirements

• Previous mountain operation and/or heavy equipment operation experience preferred
• Mechanically inclined
• Clean and valid driver’s license
• Self-motivated, responsible and open-minded
• Capable of working alone or with others
• Able to work flexible hours particularly at night
• Enjoy outdoor mountain lifestyle

Additional Considerations

• Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.
• This position requires the ability to sit and concentrate for long periods of time, a good level of physical fitness, and the ability to work independently.
• Intermittent exposure to extreme environments (temperature, wind, alpine slopes).
• This role operates heavy machinery and works around moving equipment.
• Uniform pieces (liner, outer jacket, outer pants, toque) are provided.
• Must be able to hike and move around easily in a remote, alpine environment.
• Snowmobile and vehicle operation for work requires completion of a training program and competency assessments.
• This role has potential exposure to industrial chemicals e.g., solvents, oils, grease.

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