Snow School Technical Trainer - Winter - Full-Time

Alterra Mountain Company; The Blue Mountains; On-site; CAD 40,777,000 - 46,287,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free attraction access

Meal discounts

Retail discounts at resort stores

Free therapy and wellness resources

Employee events

Job summary

Blue Mountain Resort Company is seeking a Seasonal Technical Trainer to uphold snow school quality, develop training curricula, and coordinate instructor onboarding. The role emphasizes collaboration with Snow School leadership, ensuring schedules and budgets align with labour goals.

Active CSIA/CASI/PSIC credentials are required. We offer a supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth, on-hill coaching, and exposure to national resort standards through Alterra

Qualifications

• Level 3 or 4 CSIA/CASI/PSIC certification and active trainer status.
• Willingness to gain job-specific knowledge and accept feedback.
• Post-secondary education is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality control of snow school lessons and training curriculum.
• Coordinate on-snow instructor training and attendance tracking.
• Lead development and evaluation of instructor training programs with CSIA, CASI, PSIC.
• Develop seasonal training plans, onboarding and orientation with Snow School leadership.
• Mentor instructors with ongoing feedback and on-hill support.

Skills

Instructor training

Mentoring

Coaching

Program development

Education

CSIA Level 3/4 Certification

Post-secondary education asset

Job description

Seasonal WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

Enjoy complimentary and discounted access to Blue Mountain attractions for you and your family, including the Adventure Park, private beach, gondola, hiking, and preferred golf rates. Save on meals across resort restaurants and cafés, including Starbucks. Receive exclusive discounts at all Blue Mountain-owned retail stores. Work in an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and well-being, with access to free therapy and wellness resources. Join a vibrant team community with employee events all summer, including but not limited to Sunset Hikes, Under the Big Top, Ice Cream Day and more.

HOURLY RATE: $37.00 - $42.00 depending on experience and certification level Full Time, Seasonal - November to March Sunday to Thursday availability

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

The Technical Trainer exemplifies our culture of creating revolutionary guest experiences and contributes positively toward uniting the team around purpose and fun. This role is responsible for maintaining quality control of snow school lessons, training curriculum and attendance of our on-snow instructor training. They will assist the department Manager and Assistant Managers to review and contribute to departmental orientation, on-snow training, the Snow School pocket pro and ensure that daily and seasonal training schedules are manageable for trainers and staff and in line with departmental labour goals and budget. Lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of instructor training programs in alignment with CSIA, CASI, PSIC, and resort standards. Develop and coordinate seasonal training plans, onboarding, and orientation programs in collaboration with Snow School leadership. Mentor and coach instructors through ongoing feedback, on-hill support, certification preparation, and professional development opportunities.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

Level 3 or 4 Certification and must be an active and current course conductor/evaluator/trainer through CSIA, CASI, or PSIC. Demonstrates a willingness to gain knowledge specific to their job area and is receptive to feedback from leadership to further their own growth and expertise. Post Secondary education an asset Pervious Snow School leadership an asset *This role is being posted to fill a new position.

AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE

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. Work at Blue to live the full Village-based Ski Resort experience, all within driving distance of Toronto. Receive great perks on retail, restaurants, lessons and of course free direct to lift access to over 14 iconic ski resorts across Canada and the US.