Utilities Operator

The Job Resource Centre; Banff; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life experience

Staff events

Alpine vistas

Job summary

Sunshine Village is seeking a Utilities Operator to maintain safe, reliable utility systems across the resort. You will support water and wastewater treatment, manage propane, gasoline and diesel supplies, and coordinate with Maintenance to ensure continuous service.

The role requires working in alpine conditions, ability to stand for long periods, and compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines. Training and protective equipment are provided as part of a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor all utility systems to ensure a safe, uninterrupted service.
• Support domestic water and wastewater treatment operations.
• Administer propane, gasoline and diesel supply and distribution.
• Report to the Utilities Supervisor and liaise with Maintenance and other Resort departments.
• Comply with safety regulations, policies, and certifications (e.g., OHS, environmental guidelines).

Job description

Why join us?

Known as one of the most stunning alpine settings in the Canadian Rockies, and ranked the #1 day hike in Canada by Lonely Planet, Sunshine Meadows offers visitors unparalleled views. As spring turns into summer the meadows are in full bloom and painted with colourful wildflowers, setting off jaw-dropping views of surrounding peaks, including Mt. Assiniboine, “the Matterhorn of the Canadian Rockies”.

What’s in it for you?

• A ridiculously cool life experience
• A plethora of lively staff events all season long
• A chance to enjoy the alpine vistas

What can you expect?

The Utilities Operator works to achieve well-maintained, uninterrupted, safe, and efficient utilities services for all Resort users and areas. The Operator supports and holds responsibilities for domestic water and wastewater treatment, along with administering propane, gasoline and diesel supply and distribution, and aspects of facilities and equipment. The Utilities Operator reports to the Utilities Supervisor or designate, liaising frequently with Maintenance, and all Resort departments.

This job might be right for you if you think you would really enjoy:

• Constant monitoring and maintenance of all utility systems and ensuring the department provides a high quality, prompt, and efficient system while always maintaining and contributing to a safe and efficient work site e.g., inspections, monitoring, disassembly, assembly, troubleshooting, cleaning of equipment and worksites, bulk supply orders.

Administrative and Reporting Responsibilities:

• Completing documentation e.g., daily checks, assigned logs, daily reports, maintenance logs, inventory counts, worksite inspections, safe work plans.
• Communicating unusual operating conditions e.g., mechanical, operational, environmental.
• Effectively communicate, support, and adhere to all initiatives, policy/procedures, regulations, and certifications e.g., OHS, Environmental Protection Services, National Parks Act and Regulations, manufacturer requirements, regulatory guidance.
• Timely and accurate incident and deficiencies reporting to appropriate departments/personnel.

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

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 stand for long periods of time, constant trunk rotation, frequent lifting (up to 25kg), pushing/pulling (up to 45kg), kneeling, crouching. Occasionally climb ladders or inclined stairs up to 5m. Must be able to hike and move around easily in an alpine environment.
• This role maintains/operates machinery, off road/highway vehicles, and works around moving equipment.
• This role maintains and operates hand/powered tools/equipment.
• Candidates may be required to provide their own transportation to the resort base.
• Candidates are required to provide and maintain CSA approved safety footwear.
• Required uniform pieces (liner, jacket, pants, toque/hat, collared shirt, polo) are provided
• This role has potential exposure to industrial chemicals/agents/sewage e.g., solvents, oils, grease, chlorine, acids, human waste.

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