Snow Groomer

Manning Park Resort; Manning Park; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Rent

Wi-Fi

Seasonal Pass

Rentals & Lessons

Medical & Wellness Services

Grocery Pickup

Discounts

Job summary

Manning Park Resort is seeking a Snow Groomer to join our Alpine Operations team. This seasonal role offers the chance to work in a year-round mountain environment with staff housing available.

Responsibilities include safe operation of snow grooming equipment, maintaining gear, and ensuring an excellent guest experience while working the full winter season from November through April.

Qualifications

• A valid class 5 driver's license is required.
• Previous snow grooming or heavy equipment experience is required.
• Ability to work late and overnight hours.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Physically capable of lifting over 40 lbs and performing manual tasks.
• Snowboard/ski experience is an asset.
• Grooming equipment knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of snow grooming equipment, including snow cats and attachments.
• Ensure grooming provides an excellent experience for guests.
• Maintain and operate equipment according to company standards.
• Keep workspace clean and organized.
• Assist in maintenance of grooming equipment and related machinery.
• Identify and report maintenance or operational issues to management.
• Be flexible with shifts and schedule due to weather conditions.
• Seasonal position: November–April.

Skills

Snow grooming knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Ability to work nights/weekends

Physical stamina

Tools

Snow grooming equipment

Job description

Do you love exploring and playing in the outdoors, making new friends, hanging around the campfire, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, snowboarding, skiing, and snowshoeing? Well we have that, and more! Manning Park Resort is a year-round resort located between Hope and Princeton, BC. If you are ready to leave the hustle and bustle of city life, and enjoy outdoor fun and adventure, this is a great place to work. Staff housing is available, so your dream of living in the mountains is part of your adventure at Manning Park Resort.

We are presently searching for our next great team member as a Snow Groomer to join our Alpine Operations team. If you can provide our guests with an amazing experience, combined with working as an energetic part of our resort, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of snow grooming equipment, including a variety of snow cats and attachments, grading equipment and other heavy machinery
• Ensure grooming provides an excellent experience for guests
• Maintain and operate equipment according to company standards
• Keep workspace clean and organized
• Assist in maintaining and cleaning of all snow grooming equipment and related machinery
• Identify and report all maintenance requirements in a timely fashion
• Assist in repairs and scheduled maintenance of equipment as required
• Identify any maintenance or operational issues on runs and report to management
• Other tasks as required

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• A valid class 5 or equivalent driver's license is a must
• Previous equipment operating experienceis a must
• Previous experience with snow grooming machinery an asset
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow directions while unsupervised
• Ability to work late and overnight
• Ability to perform manual tasks such as lifting, shoveling, and moving over 40lbs
• Basic First Aid required; higher qualification an asset
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays
• Ski/Snowboard experience an asset
• Chainsaw experience an asset
• Grooming being weather dependent, flexibility regarding shifts & schedule is required

This is a Seasonal Position so you must be able to commit to the role for the full Winter Season (November-April).

Benefits

• Free Rent - Biweekly Utilities of $170 (Including water, hydro, waste & heat)
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free Seasonal Activities Pass (Alpine & Nordic in Winter, Boathouse in Summer)
• Free Rentals & Lessons (Alpine & Nordic in Winter, Boathouse in Summer)
• Monthly onsite Medical & Wellness Services
• Regular Grocery Pick Up Service
• Food & Retail Discounts in our Country Store, Pinewoods Restaurant, Bears Den Pub & Daylodge