Supervisor, Snowmaking and Trail Maintenance - Winter- Full Time

Blue Mountain Resort; The Blue Mountains; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing and riding for you and you

Discounted lift and attractions passes

Staff priced meals & Starbucks treats

Exclusive discounts at Blue Mountain‑h

Job summary

Blue Mountain Resort is seeking a Seasonal Supervisor, Snowmaking and Trail Maintenance. You’ll lead a dedicated team, set daily objectives, and work across departments to keep trails safe and ready for winter operations.

Summer projects include forest management, erosion control, and preventative maintenance to prepare for the season start. Primary duties include equipment upkeep, safety compliance, and coordinating with the Manager and other divisions to ensure high standards of guest safety

Qualifications

• Must have a valid G class driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Experience operating snowmobiles; on steep slopes is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of on-hill operations and safety standards.
• Knowledge of OHSA and TSSA regulations.
• Familiarity with Blue Mountain trail systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of excavating and trenching construction methods is an asset.
• Ministry of Labour Chain Saw training or willingness to obtain.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and set day-to-day objectives for the team focused on targets and service standards.
• Assist front-line staff with setting up ribbons, fences, padding, tree trimming and drainage; snowmobile use.
• Develop, facilitate and track departmental training programs.
• Create and update departmental SOPs (Health & Safety, Equipment Operation, etc.).
• Manage team performance; conduct coaching and performance reviews.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and logs/reports are kept; assist in incident investigations.

Skills

G class driver’s license

Snowmobile operation

On-hill safety

OHSA & TSSA knowledge

Trail systems familiarity

Heavy equipment ops (asset)

Chain Saw training (MO Labour)

Emergency response

Job description

Seasonal

• 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.

WHAT'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 $29.92

FULL TIME HOURS

CONTRACT- OCTOBER- MARCH

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

The Supervisor, Snowmaking and Trail Maintenance with the direction of the Manager; Slope Maintenance, will lead a dedicated group of staff on working various schedules 24 hours a day during the winter months. Working alongside other departments, ensuring the resort trails are safe for the guest, with setup of Ribbons, Fences, Padding, Tree Trimming and Drainage. During summer months, the incumbent will execute planned projects (forest management, erosion control, and preventative maintenance) to ensure the hill is ready for winter start up.

• Schedule and set day-to-day objectives for team focused on operational targets and service standards.
• Assist the front line staff with setup of ribbons, fences, padding, tree trimming and drainage, with use of a snowmobile
• Works with other division Leaders to develop, facilitate and track departmental training programs
• In collaboration with Manager of Slope, Terrain & Trails, the supervisor will create and update departmental SOPs (ie. Health & Safety, Equipment Operation etc.)
• Manage performance of team, including meeting with team to resolve complaints, coaching through performance challenges, and conducting performance reviews.
• Ensures all equipment is maintained to ensure proper working order; completes necessary equipment logs and reports; assists in investigations when incidents involving equipment occur

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Must hold valid G class drivers' license with satisfactory driver's abstract
• Must have experience operating snowmobiles. Operation on steep slopes an asset.
• Strong understanding of general on-hill operations and safety standards, emergency procedures, etc.
• Knowledge of OHSA and TSSA Regulations
• Familiarity with Blue Mountain trail systems and procedures is an asset
• Knowledge of excavating and trenching construction methods an asset
• Ministry of Labour Chain Saw training required or willing to acquire
• Experience operating heavy equipment an asset
• This role is being posted to fill a vacant 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.