Snowmaking and Trail Maintenance Worker I- Winter- Full Time

Alterra Mountain Company; The Blue Mountains; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attraction access

Meal discounts

Retail discounts

Wellness resources

Employee events

Job summary

Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario's largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay, Blue Mountain sits on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation.

It is owned by Alterra Mountain Company and welcomes guests from around the world. Alterra Mountain Company is a family of renowned year-round mountain destinations, dedicated to delivering exceptional mountain experiences and community to guests, employees and partners wherever they operate.

Qualifications

• Over 18 with valid Class G driver's license.
• Able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Physically fit; able to lift heavy materials and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must participate in chainsaw safety training.

Responsibilities

• Operate utility vehicles including tractors, snowmobiles and trucks.
• Maintain snowmaking and trail equipment.
• Install and maintain snowmaking infrastructure.
• Adjust snowmaking operations based on weather conditions.
• Install, position, and maintain safety post padding, signage and fencing.
• Trim and remove fallen trees from trails using chainsaws.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physically fit

Safety training

Tool operation

Class G license

Tools

Chainsaws

Power tools

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- $21.69

FULL TIME HOURS

WHAT 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 required
• Enjoys working outdoors and able to work in inclement weather conditions
• Physically 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 tools
• Experience in utility vehicle operation an asset (internal training provided)
• Mustparticipateinchainsawsafety training; this training isprovided to successful candidates.

*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.