Terrain Park Groomer - Winter 2026/27

Sunshine Village Corporation; Banff; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff pass

Ski & Ride discounts

Wellness discounts

Exclusive deals

More perks

Job summary

Sunshine Village Corporation is seeking a Terrain Park Groomer to assist with the nightly grooming of terrain parks in Banff National Park. The role focuses on snow-cat operations, park builds, and ensuring a safe, high-quality grooming standard.

You will follow the Grooming List and Park Grooming Manual, perform inspections, and maintain equipment while coordinating with the supervisor and other teams. A strong skiing/snowboarding ability and a passion for mountain life are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous mountain operation and/or heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• Mechanically inclined and able to perform basic maintenance on equipment.
• Clean and valid driver’s license required.
• 2 years’ cat operations experience required.
• 1 year Terrain Park building experience required.
• Trail grooming experience required.
• Strong skiing or snowboarding skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform prestart inspections and document procedures.
• Follow Park Grooming Manual and SOPs for safe operation of machines.
• Report incidents and near misses to supervision.
• Maintain grooming patterns and park features for a finished product.
• Assist with nightly maintenance and park builds as directed.
• Work with other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Mountain operations

Mechanical aptitude

Valid driver’s license

Terrain Park grooming

Trail grooming

Skiing/snowboarding

Independent worker

Outdoor mountain lifestyle

Job description

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM

We work and play in Canada’s most beautiful playground, Banff National Park, and you can too. Sunshine Village is the premier ski resort in Western Canada. If you want to be part of making our guests’ ski experience unforgettable and think a winter season skiing and riding on the best powder in the Rockies would be great too, then read on for more information...

Description

The Terrain Park Groomer will assist the Terrain Park Grooming Supervisor in the overall delivery of the Terrain Park focusing on snow-cat operations. The individual is responsible for helping with nightly maintenance of the terrain parks. Will assist supervisor and lead with all terrain park builds and events.

Essential Functions

• Perform prestart inspections; shut down procedures and complete all required documentation.
• Will have read the Pisten Bully manual and become knowledgeable with the manufacturers’ standard operating procedures of all machinery operated and complete documentation required.
• Will have read, understood and signed a copy of the Park Grooming Manual.
• Report all incidents and near misses immediately to your shift supervisor; this includes all injury accidents, close calls, feature damage, or other reportable incidents. .
• Adhere to all Corporate policies and procedures and all Maintenance standard operating procedures for the safe operation and proper maintenance of all vehicles.
• Perform clearing and snow accumulation maintenance of buildings entrances, lift terminals (load/unload), Gondola terminals or other areas, as and when required.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all departments.
• Able to identify improper, inadequate, or poor-quality grooming and how that might relate to risk management issues.
• Ability to follow instruction that comes from the daily meetings or is written in the Grooming List for the shift; report all shortcomings with explanation.
• Keep your assigned snowcat spotless for the next operator.
• Identify, contain, mitigate and report all fuel leaks according to the Fuel Management Program.
• Complete general maintenance to machines before, during or after shift including but not limited to changing lights, grouser bars, track guides and tires.
• Other duties as assigned.

Park Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up grooming pattern with minimal turnarounds and a seamless finished product
• Maintains overall grade of original park through consistent blade work
• Constantly counters snow migration due to gravity, weather, and skier traffic
• Demonstrates a finish grade back-blade on small and narrow takeoffs
• Fills ruts and re-shapes lips on takeoffs as necessary
• Cuts crisp takeoff lips requiring little to no handwork
• Capable of smooth tiller drop on takeoffs, leaving a clean transition from approach to lip
• Corduroy angle matches angle of intended trajectory for each feature
• Refreshes landings, breakovers, and decks as necessary
• Maintains a visually pleasing, parallel grooming pattern throughout the entire park
• Tills to within 2 feet of hard features without contact
• Leaves no chunks, track marks, or other imperfections
• Produces a finished product that is ready to ride with little to no hand work
• Must be able to groom the whole park start to finish
• Refreshes features by re-grading landings, adding deck height, etc.
• Demolishes features as necessary based on communication from supervisor
• Capable of ensuring shift park grooming plan is complete

Experience/Requirements

• Previous mountain operation and/or heavy equipment operation experience preferred
• Mechanically inclined
• Clean and valid driver’s license
• 2 years’ cat operations experience required
• 1 year Terrain Park building experience required
• Trail grooming experience required
• Must have strong skiing or snowboarding skills and have knowledge of freestyle skiing/riding
• Enjoy outdoor mountain lifestyle
• Additional Considerations
• Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.
• This position requires the ability to sit and concentrate for long periods of time, a good level of physical fitness, and the ability to work independently.
• Intermittent exposure to extreme environments (temperature, wind, alpine slopes).
• This role operates heavy machinery and works around moving equipment.
• Uniform pieces (liner, outer jacket, outer pants, toque) are provided.
• Must be able to hike and move around easily in a remote, alpine environment.
• Snowmobile and vehicle operation for work requires completion of a training program and competency assessments.
• This role has potential exposure to industrial chemicals e.g., solvents, oils, grease.

This role is subject to all terms and conditions of the Sunshine Village Employee Handbook, Policy Manual, and the Employment Standards Code.

The Perks

• FREE - Your staff pass is your ticket to ride Sunshine!
• Ski & Ride - Free days & discounts at ski resorts across Canada
• Wellness - Discounted fitness passes, yoga, onsite support & professional support
• Exclusive deals - Brand-named gear & local businesses
• And much, much more!

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