Snowmaker

The Job Resource Centre; Banff; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Norquay is hiring full-time Snowmakers starting immediately. If you enjoy hard physical work, being outdoors, and playing an important role in getting the mountain ready for winter, we want to hear from you!

Join our Snowmaking team and spend your days working in the stunning surroundings of Banff National Park. Snowmakers help prepare the mountain for the winter season by producing and maintaining snow across the mountain.

Qualifications

• Operating and monitoring snowmaking equipment, including snow guns, pumps, compressors, and associated systems
• Setting up, moving, connecting, and disconnecting snowmaking equipment and hoses
• Monitoring snowmaking operations and adjusting equipment as required to achieve optimal snow coverage
• Moving and handling heavy hoses, pipes, snow guns, and other equipment

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring snowmaking equipment, including snow guns, pumps, compressors, and associated systems
• Setting up, moving, connecting, and disconnecting snowmaking equipment and hoses
• Monitoring snowmaking operations and adjusting equipment as required to achieve optimal snow coverage
• Working with the Snowmaking team to efficiently cover ski runs and terrain
• Moving and handling heavy hoses, pipes, snow guns, and other equipment
• Assisting with snowmaking system setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Performing routine inspections and reporting equipment issues or safety concerns
• Working around water, compressed air, electrical equipment, and other snowmaking infrastructure while following all safety procedures
• Hiking and working on steep, uneven mountain terrain in winter conditions
• Shovelling, digging, lifting, carrying, and performing other physically demanding tasks as required
• Assisting with general mountain preparation and winter operations
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Working effectively as part of a team in changing weather and operating conditions

Job description

Mount Norquay is hiring full-time Snowmakers starting immediately! If you enjoy hard physical work, being outdoors, and playing an important role in getting the mountain ready for winter, we want to hear from you! Join our Snowmaking team and spend your days working in the stunning surroundings of Banff National Park. Snowmakers play an essential role in preparing Mount Norquay for the winter season by producing and maintaining snow across the mountain. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy physically demanding outdoor work, aren’t afraid to get wet and cold, and thrive as part of a hardworking team.

• Operating and monitoring snowmaking equipment, including snow guns, pumps, compressors, and associated systems
• Setting up, moving, connecting, and disconnecting snowmaking equipment and hoses
• Monitoring snowmaking operations and adjusting equipment as required to achieve optimal snow coverage
• Working with the Snowmaking team to efficiently cover ski runs and terrain
• Moving and handling heavy hoses, pipes, snow guns, and other equipment
• Assisting with snowmaking system setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Performing routine inspections and reporting equipment issues or safety concerns
• Working around water, compressed air, electrical equipment, and other snowmaking infrastructure while following all safety procedures
• Hiking and working on steep, uneven mountain terrain in winter conditions
• Shovelling, digging, lifting, carrying, and performing other physically demanding tasks as required
• Assisting with general mountain preparation and winter operations
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Working effectively as part of a team in changing weather and operating conditions