Snowmaking and Trail Maintenance Worker I- Winter- Full Time

Blue Mountain Ski Resort; The Blue Mountains; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing

Discounted tickets

Staff meals

Discounts at stores

Wellness resources

Job summary

Blue Mountain Resort, Ontario’s largest mountain, is seeking seasonal snowmaking staff to operate and maintain snowmaking equipment, ensuring a safe and high-quality winter experience for guests and staff.

If you enjoy outdoor work in varied weather, are 18+, with a valid G license, and can handle physical tasks, this role offers competitive hourly pay and access to free skiing, discounts, and wellness resources through Alterra Mountain Company.

Qualifications

• Over 18 with a valid Class “G” Drivers License in good standing.
• Enjoys working outdoors and can work in inclement weather.
• Physically fit to lift heavy materials and perform repetitive tasks.
• Experience operating a range of equipment from handheld tools to power tools.
• Chainsaw safety training provided upon selection.

Responsibilities

• Maintain snowmaking facilities and equipment for safe guest experiences.
• Operate light and heavy utility vehicles and machines.
• Install and maintain snowmaking infrastructure and protective padding.
• Adjust snowmaking operations based on weather conditions.
• Remove hazards from trails and waterways as needed.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physically fit

Operation of utility vehicles

Chainsaw safety training

Labor in all weather

Tools

Power tools

Handheld tools

Job description

SeasonalWHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?Free skiing and riding for you and your dependents;Discounted lift and attractions tickets you can share with your friends. Enjoy skating, tubing, Ridge Runner, and more;Staff priced meals & Starbucks treats;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.HOURLY RATE- $21.69FULL TIME HOURSWHAT WILL I BE DOING?This purpose of this role is to maintain snowmaking facilities, deliver a top-quality skiing product, and perform duties that uphold the safety, visibility, and overall condition of our ski hills to provide guests and staff with a safe, hazard-free, and exceptional mountain experience.Operates light and heavy utility vehicles including tractors, side-by-sides, snowmobiles, pickup trucks, and mini excavators to accomplish daily tasks.Performs maintenance on snowmaking and trail maintenance equipment.Installs and maintains snowmaking equipment and infrastructure.Adjusts snowmaking operations, gun settings and direction based on weather and responds to changes.Installs, positions and maintains protective post padding, signage, ribbons and fencing.Trims and removes fallen trees or other hazardous items from trails and waterways using chainsaws and other equipment.WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?Over 18 with a valid Class “G” Drivers License in good standing requiredEnjoys working outdoors and able to work in inclement weather conditionsPhysically fit, able to lift and carry heavy materials and to perform repetitive tasks involving bending, stretching, walking and kneeling.Must be able to operate a range of equipment from simple handheld tools to power toolsExperience in utility vehicle operation an asset (internal training provided)Must participate in chainsaw safety training; this training is provided to successful candidates.*This role is being posted to fill a new positionAUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSEBLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEWBlue 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 OVERVIEWAlterra 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.