Snow Cat Operator

Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc; Whistler; Sur place; CAD 28 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Ski passes for employees

Employee discounts

Housing available

Training and development

Wellness benefits

Résumé du poste

Whistler Blackcomb in Whistler, BC, is seeking motivated Snowcat Operators for the Winter Seasonal 2026/2027. You will groom and prepare snow surfaces to provide guests with pristine runs, using some of the industry’s coolest equipment.

Starting wage is $20.00/hr to $23.00/hr, with full-time hours available. Join a team that offers housing availability, comprehensive training, and wellness benefits, plus ski passes and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with no restrictions.
• Experience operating heavy machinery.
• Fluent English communication.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.

Responsabilités

• Safe operation of grooming equipment.
• Prepare and groom ski area trails and surfaces.
• Work collaboratively with others.
• Minimize downtime through maintenance and upkeep of machines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Valid driver's license

Experience with heavy machinery

English fluency

Stamina for extended sitting

Description du poste

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first‑time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re‑discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

Rockies

• Vail
• Beaver Creek
• Breckenridge
• Park City
• Keystone
• Crested Butte
• Grand Teton Lodge Company
• Vail Resorts Headquarters

West

• Heavenly
• Northstar
• Kirkwood
• Stevens Pass

Northeast

• Stowe
• Okemo
• Mount Snow
• Hunter
• Attitash
• Wildcat
• Mount Sunapee
• Crotched

Mid-Atlantic

• Liberty
• Roundtop
• Whitetail
• Jack Frost Big Boulder

Midwest

• Wilmot
• Afton Alps
• Mt Brighton
• Alpine Valley
• Boston Mills & Brandywine
• Mad River Mountain
• Hidden Valley
• Snow Creek
• Paoli Peaks

Canada

• Whistler Blackcomb

Australia

• Perisher
• Falls Creek
• Hotham

Snow Cat Operator

Date: Oct 10, 2026
Location: Whistler, BC, Canada
Company: Whistler Blackcomb
Shift Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first‑time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re‑discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you’ll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family and free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Full Time Roles Are Eligible For The Above, Plus

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary

As a Snowcat Operator, you will groom and prepare the snow surface for the skiing guest. Learn to operate some of the coolest equipment in the ski industry! Seeking self‑motivated, coordinated, and meticulous people to save their days for skiing, and use their nights to return the trails to a perfectly groomed state.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

• Safe operation of grooming equipment
• Prepare and groom ski area trails and surfaces
• Work collaboratively with others.
• Minimize downtime through preventative maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of machines.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Valid driver's license with no restrictions
• Experience working with and operating heavy machinery
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English
• Climb in and out of the machine safely

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.