Snowmaking & Trail Crew

Canada West Ski Areas Association; Calgary; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Park pass

Free parking

Reciprocals at other ski resorts

Food, beverage, retail and program esc

Access to our world-class gym facility

Job summary

WinSport is seeking a motivated team member to support snowmaking and terrain park maintenance at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. The role involves setting up and taking down snowmaking gear, maintaining equipment, and working outdoors in winter conditions.

You will operate snowmobiles, assist in terrain park features, and collaborate with fellow staff to ensure safe, high-quality snow venues for daily use and events. Prior manual labour and a love of winter sports are assets.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manual labour role is a plus.
• Ability to operate in outdoor winter conditions.
• Flexible scheduling including days, evenings, nights and weekends.
• Skier or snowboarder with own equipment is desirable.
• Class 5 driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Set up and transfer snowmaking guns and hoses across venues.
• Assemble and dismantle snowmaking gear during season.
• Maintain snowmaking equipment (hydrants, guns, bases, hoses).
• Operate snowmobiles safely on hill.
• Maintain snow venues for daily operations and terrain park features.
• Assist with terrain park setup and takedown for events.

Skills

Skier/boarder

Manual labour experience

Flexible schedule

Outdoor work

Strong communication

Driver's license

Outdoor enthusiast

18+

Job 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.

Values

• Safety
• Integrity
• Belonging
• Collaboration
• 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
• Maintain snowmaking equipment including hydrants, stick guns, fan guns, gun bases and hoses
• 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
• Chop moguls landings
• 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
• Day, Evening, Night, weekend snowmaking
• Day, Evening, Night, Weekend trail crew
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment in outdoor winter weather conditions
• Strong communication skills
• 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

• Collaboration
  • 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 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

• 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.