Terrain Park Ranger - Winter 2026/27

Sunshine Village Corporation; Banff; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff pass

Free days & discounts

Wellness discounts

Exclusive gear deals

More perks

Job summary

Sunshine Village Corporation in Banff National Park is seeking Terrain Park Rangers to operate and maintain progressive terrain parks and ensure guest safety. The role involves constructing and maintaining parks, managing signage, and documenting checks while working in a demanding remote alpine environment.

Candidates should be capable skiers or snowboarders, comfortable outdoors in all weather, and willing to work flexible weekends and holidays with strong teamwork and communication in English.

Qualifications

• Must be able to ski or snowboard safely for extended periods.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to travel on skis or snowboard with tools and equipment.
• Professional conduct in uniform at all times.
• Maintain safety and guest experience while on shift.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and company initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain terrain parks safely for guests.
• Participate in construction, design, and maintenance of terrain parks.
• Maintain snow fencing, signage, and identifiers with branding and safety in mind.
• Document daily checks and report deficiencies and hazards.
• Travel safely on skis or snowboard to perform tasks during shifts.
• Provide timely incident reporting to appropriate departments.
• Other duties may be assigned from time to time.

Skills

Intermediate skier or snowboarder

Outgoing and positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Flexible schedules

English communication

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 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

Terrain Park Rangers provide an outstanding experience for guests by operating and maintaining the progressive terrain parks at the Ski Area. Rangers focus on public safety and on creating experiences that favor all ability levels. Terrain Park Rangers report to the Terrain Park Supervisors, to the Slopes Supervisor, and work closely with the entire Mountain Operations department.

Job Functions

Providing safe, fun, and enjoyable freestyle ski and snowboard areas at the Ski Area.

Participating in the construction, design, and maintenance of the terrain parks.

Maintaining all snow fencing, signage, and other identifiers (including adherence to current sponsorship agreements and promotional partnerships) within parks, focusing on risk management, brand exposure, and employee safety.

Responsible for documenting all daily checks and reporting deficiencies and hazards to the right personnel.

Traveling safely and professionally on skis or snowboard to perform tasks, riding chairlifts at times with tools/equipment, working a physically demanding role in a challenging, remote, alpine environment.

Timely and accurate incident reporting to the appropriate departments and personnel.

Other duties may be requested and assigned from time to time.

Experience/Requirements

• Intermediate skier or snowboarder, experience riding in a terrain park setting.
• Must be outgoing and positive, with a friendly attitude towards coworkers and the public.
• Strong work ethic, taking pride in the job and finished product.
• Prepared to work flexible schedules (weekends, holidays).
• Prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions (appropriate footwear, layers, gloves, etc.)
• Communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Skiing and riding for work requires completion of a competency test, skiing and riding professionally, and is restricted to designated runs and areas.
• Providing your own ASTM-compliant helmet and equipment for work which must be in good operating condition, meet Company requirements, and will be tested.
• Maintain professional conduct when in uniform on or off-duty.
• Effectively provide support and assistance to coworkers.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings, training, and company initiatives.
• Adherence to all company policies, and procedures concerning public safety and park access.
• Must be neat, punctual, and dependable.

Additional Considerations

• Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.
• This position is very physical and requires the ability to stand and ski for long periods of time, constant trunk rotation, frequent lifting of equipment (up to 20 kg), riding with a backpack, balancing and riding on snow with heavier loads and materials.
• This role operates may operate equipment and hand tools.
• Rangers work in a remote, alpine environment, and at times independently.
• Required outdoor uniform pieces are provided.

This role is subject to all terms and conditions of the Employee Handbook, the HR Policy Manual, and the Alberta 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!