Snowmaking Supervisor (6-month contract)

Sun Peaks Resort; Sun Peaks; On-site; CAD 79,240,000 - 84,034,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lift passes

Vacation 3 weeks

Benefits plan

Wellness benefits

RRSP matching

Training opportunities

Dining discounts

Retail discounts

Friends and family rates

Partner programs

Pay for performance bonus

Job summary

Sun Peaks Resort in British Columbia seeks a skilled Snowmaking Supervisor on a 6-month contract basis to ensure optimal snow conditions for guests. The role demands heavy physical work and shift hours, with compensation at $28.76 per hour.

Responsibilities include maintaining snowmaking systems, supervising crew, and keeping records, with opportunities for professional development and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ seasons of snowmaking experience, including supervisory roles.
• Extensive knowledge of Fan Type Snow guns and operation/maintenance.
• Understand gravity feed and booster pump water systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain snowmaking system, including guns, pumps, hydrants, and valves.
• Work with Snowmaking Manager and track logs and safety meetings.
• Investigate incidents and document paperwork within timelines.
• Supervise utility crew and assist other departments when needed.

Skills

Snowmaking experience

Supervisory experience

Snow guns operation

Water system knowledge

Shift work

Strong skiing ability

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Sun Peaks Resort, located in British Columbia, is looking for a skilled Snowmaking Supervisor to join us on a 6-month contractual basis to ensure that guests enjoy excellent snow conditions. As a top-tier destination for winter sports enthusiasts, Sun Peaks offers ample opportunities for outdoor adventure and professional growth.

Compensation Information: $28.76 per hour

Physical Requirement: Heavy; work activities involve handling loads up to 35kg; both indoor and outdoor setting.

This job position requires physical presence at the designated location.

The perks and benefits you’ll get to enjoy:

• Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes
• Initial entitlement to three weeks of paid vacation
• Benefits plan and additional wellness components, including Health Spending Account and EFAP
• Participation in our RRSP and matching DPSP programs
• Company supported training and professional development opportunities
• Dining discounts within our hotel & Resort-owned outlets
• Retail discounts in our Resort-owned outlets
• Friends and family rates at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
• Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas & hotels
• Eligibility for our ‘Pay for Performance’ incentive bonus program (after qualifying period), awarded to top performers

Skills you bring with you:

• 5 or more seasons of snowmaking experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Extensive knowledge of Fan Type Snow guns and the operation and maintenance of such.
• Understand gravity feed and booster pump water systems.
• Have strong planning, time management, and supervisory skills.
• Able to work shift work and odd hours with overtime when required.
• Strong skier/boarder; able to competently ski on Intermediate Designated trails.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain the snowmaking system, including guns, pumps, hydrants, valves, and associated equipment.
• Work with the Snowmaking Manager.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and up to date records of inventory, maintenance, repairs, operational logs, water use, snowmaking production, labor, and employee training, special project tracking (OSV) and weekly safety meetings.
• Undertake all accident/incident investigations and associated paperwork in this department within the required timeline.
• Utility crew supervision. Jobs may include but are not limited to: snow fencing set up and maintenance, run signage, and improvements), erosion control, winter multi use trails layout and maintenance, Nordic ski trail maintenance, etc.
• To assist other departments when required.

We are Canada’s second-largest ski area and a passionate team committed to providing the finest mountain resort experience to our guests.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, making a difference to our guests and our workplace every single day. That’s why we invest in the employee experience; to ensure everyone can be at their best and live our values.

No matter who you are, or your career journey to date, once you join the team at Sun Peaks, you’ll get to feel part of our special community right away. You and your wellbeing matter to us; you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and learn, as well as enjoy everything our beautiful mountain resort has to offer. In return, we expect you to be passionate about working together to create special memories for our guests, while taking care of our precious environment for others to enjoy into the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Secwépemc People.