Snowmaking Team Lead

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies; Golden; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff pass

Mountain access perks

Discounts on food, rentals, hotel

Job summary

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies is seeking staff to operate snowmaking systems and related equipment safely. You will keep a daily snowmaking log and perform pre/post-operation checks, plus light maintenance like fluids, cleaning, greasing, and fueling.

You will lay out, connect, charge, discharge, disconnect, thaw, and drain hoses during setup and teardown, and manage pumps as required. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with basic operation knowledge.
• Basic understanding of mountain resort maintenance and terrain needs.
• Prior snowmaking or terrain-building experience.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Attention to detail, communication and teamwork.
• Able to work varied hours, including evenings and night shifts.
• Physically capable of operating and maintaining equipment.
• Able to work in isolated areas in extreme weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowmaking and related equipment safely and responsibly.
• Maintain a daily snowmaking log and perform pre- and post-operation checks.
• Conduct daily light maintenance on equipment, including topping up fluids, cleaning, greasing, and fueling as needed.
• Layout, connect, charge, discharge, disconnect, thaw, and drain hoses during setup and teardown.
• Activate and deactivate the snowmaking pump as required.
• Recognize and report potential hazards or unusual situations to the appropriate managers or teams, and assist in emergency situations.
• Assist maintenance staff and perform other general duties as assigned.
• Perform snow removal, snow farming, and snow fencing.
• Monitor and adjust snow guns as required.
• Participate in performance management and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment maintenance

Snowmaking experience

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Weather tolerance

High pressure safety

Job description

• Operate snowmaking and related equipment safely and responsibly.
• Maintain a daily snowmaking log and perform pre- and post-operation checks.
• Conduct daily light maintenance on equipment, including topping up fluids, cleaning, greasing, and fueling as needed.
• Layout, connect, charge, discharge, disconnect, thaw, and drain hoses during setup and teardown.
• Activate and deactivate the snowmaking pump as required.
• Recognize and report potential hazards or unusual situations (e.g., noises, poor production quality) to the appropriate managers or teams, and assist in emergency situations.
• Assist maintenance staff and perform other general duties as assigned.
• Perform snow removal, snow farming, and snow fencing.
• Monitor and adjust snow guns as required.
• Participate in performance management and continuous improvement efforts.

You Will

• Operate snowmaking and related equipment safely and responsibly.
• Maintain a daily snowmaking log and perform pre- and post-operation checks.
• Conduct daily light maintenance on equipment, including topping up fluids, cleaning, greasing, and fueling as needed.
• Layout, connect, charge, discharge, disconnect, thaw, and drain hoses during setup and teardown.
• Activate and deactivate the snowmaking pump as required.
• Recognize and report potential hazards or unusual situations (e.g., noises, poor production quality) to the appropriate managers or teams, and assist in emergency situations.
• Assist maintenance staff and perform other general duties as assigned.
• Perform snow removal, snow farming, and snow fencing.
• Monitor and adjust snow guns as required.
• Participate in performance management and continuous improvement efforts.

You Have

• Mechanical aptitude and an understanding of basic operations and equipment maintenance.
• A basic understanding of mountain resort maintenance and ski/snowboarding terrain needs.
• Previous experience with snowmaking or terrain building.
• A strong commitment to safety.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, teamwork and cooperation skills.
• The flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings and night shifts.
• The physical capability to operate and maintain equipment.
• The ability to work in isolated areas and tolerate brief exposure to extreme weather conditions, including snow, wind, and cold.
• Comfort working with high voltage and high-water pressure.

We Offer

• Competitive Wage: $19.77 - $21.12 per hour.
• Mountain Access Perks: Complimentary RCR staff pass with full mountain access, reciprocal resort tickets, and discounted friends & family lift tickets.
• Staff Discounts: Save on food & beverage, rentals, retail, and hotel accommodations.