Snowmaking and Trail Crew

Winsport; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Park pass

Free parking

Reciprocals at other ski resorts

Food, beverage, retail and program-dis

Access to our world-class gym facility

Job summary

WinSport is seeking a Snowmaking & Trail Crew Team Member to join the snow venues at Canada Olympic Park. You will assist with snowmaking setup, operate snow grooming equipment, and help maintain terrain parks for daily operations and events.

Ideal candidates are skiers or snowboarders with some labour experience, comfortable in outdoor winter conditions, and able to work 32–40 hours per week on shifts 7am, 3pm or 11pm. Valid Class 5 license and a love of the outdoors are required.

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced level skier or snowboarder preferred, with own equipment
• 1–2 years' experience in a manual labour role considered an asset
• Flexible schedule to meet snow venue demands
• Ability to work independently or in a team in outdoor winter conditions
• Class 5 driver's license with clean abstract
• 18+ years old
• No vacation plans December 20–January 3 and all of February

Responsibilities

• Fall snowmaking setup including transferring guns and hose to various snow venues
• Set up and take down snowmaking equipment during snowmaking season
• Safely operate snowmobiles on the ski hill
• Maintain snow venues for day-to-day operations
• Rake and dye takeoffs and landings in the terrain park
• Dye Halfpipe
• Set up fence, ribbon line and B net
• Collaborate with snowcat drivers to install or modify terrain park features
• Set up and repair safety equipment on winter venues and terrain park features
• Assist with competition/event setup and takedown on all snow venues

Job description

Description

What the role is about:

You have a constant desire to learn and improve your skills while building and maintaining the snow venues at WinSport. You will be a member of the team responsible for the snowmaking and the safe building and maintenance of our world-class snow venues at Canada Olympic Park.

As a Snowmaking & Trail Crew Team Member, you strive to approach your work to align with our 6 values which are at the core ofwho we are and what we do at WinSport.

• Safety
• Integrity
• Belonging
• Inspiration
• Sustainability

What you will be doing:

• Fall snowmaking setup including transferring guns and hose onto the different snow venues
• Set up and take down of all snowmaking equipment during the snowmaking portion of the season
• Safe operation of snowmobiles on the ski hill
• Maintain snow venues for day to day operations.
• Rake and dye takeoffs and landings in the terrain park
• Dye Halfpipe
• Setup fence, ribbon line and B net
• Work with the snowcat drivers to install, rebuild or modify terrain park features for public use and competition ski hill specification
• Setup and repair safety equipment on the winter snow venues and terrain park features
• Competition/Event setup and takedown on all snow venues

What you bring:

• Intermediate to advanced level skier or snowboarder with own equipment
• 1 – 2 years' experience in a manual labour role considered an asset
• Flexible schedule to meet the demands of the snow venues
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment in outdoor winter weather conditions
• Class 5 drivers license and a clean drivers abstract
• A love for the great outdoors
• 18+ years old
• No vacation plans December 20th-January 3rd, and all of February.

You will be:

• Consistently and continuously crouching and bending
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects between 25lbs to 50lbs
• Working in extreme weather conditions-cold, windy, snow environments
• Have the ability to maintain stamina for extended periods
• Manipulating and gripping power tools
• Be outdoors in all weather conditions
• Working 8 hour shifts that will start at 7am, 3pm or 11pm
• Working 32-40 hours per week
• Having a fabulous time with a super fantastic team

WinSport Team Member Performance Expectations and Behaviours

• Takes responsibility for their part of shared work
• Communicates clearly with teammates and partners to support team and guest outcomes
• Steps in to support others when needed
• Safety
• Follows safe work practices consistently
• Notices hazards and speaks up early
• Adjusts behaviour when conditions change
• Integrity
• Does what they say they will do, follows shared standards, and owns their responsibilities
• Is honest about mistakes and works to fix them
• Asks for help when needed to meet commitments
• Sustainability
• Focuses on priority work and avoids unnecessary rework
• Uses time, equipment, and resources responsibly
• Adjusts approach when plans or conditions change
• Inspiration
• Brings positive energy, enthusiasm, and joy to every guest interaction
• Helps guests feel welcomed, valued, and appreciated
• Listens to guest feedback and responds with care and action
• Belonging
• Treats guests and teammates with respect and care
• Practices active listening in daily interactions
• Includes others and avoids behaviours that exclude or dismiss

What We Can Offer You:

If an unforgettable experience working alongside an amazing team wasn’t enough, as a WinSport Team Member you also receive the added benefits of:

• Free Park pass
• Free parking
• Reciprocals at other ski resorts
• Food, beverage, retail and program discounts
• Access to our world-class gym facility.

We also provide a culture where we value and take care of our people. We have a robust workplace wellness program that supports the physical, emotional, social and financial wellness of our team members.

Discover, Develop, and Excel with WinSport:

Working with WinSport means you will create one of the unique winter sport institutes in the world. You will be rubbing shoulders with athletes of all levels and disciplines, and you will be working in a world-class facility that showcases exceptional services to support our guests in training and maintaining an active lifestyle. You will thrive and be supported as you discover, develop and excel in your role at WinSport.