Sunshine Village Corporation
Banff, AB
Full-time
 

Job details
Job type
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Weekends as needed
Holidays

Location
Banff, AB

Full job description
Why Join Us?
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...

What’s in it for you?
A ridiculously cool life experience
Free ski pass for Sunshine Village and super deals at other resorts
A plethora of lively staff events all season long
Marvelous discounts on ski gear, food & drinks and transportation.
Description
Snowmakers provide an outstanding experience for guests by supplementing the Resort’s abundant natural snowfall with additional coverage in small, but key, areas. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and works continuously through peak artificial snow creation times during the early winter season. Snow Makers work under the direction of the Snowmaking Lead Hand, report along to the Senior Slopes Supervisor, and work closely with and alongside the Mountain Operations, Maintenance, and all outdoor departments.
Essential Functions
The primary responsibility of this role is carrying out the safe and efficient operation of snowmaking at the Resort, including monitoring, maintaining, and using equipment in accordance with department policies and procedures, manufacturer’s specifications, and direction from the Supervisory team.
Communicating effectively via radio.
Acquiring a comprehensive knowledge of Resort areas which may be required to carry out snowmaking.
Monitoring safety communication, closures, signage, lines, when snowmaking equipment is placed and operating.
Timely and accurate reporting of all safety hazards, incidents, and deficiencies to appropriate personnel.
Recording requested data (temperatures, water flow, etc.) from snowmaking operations.
Other duties may be requested and assigned from time to time.
Experience/Requirements
Previous experience and good mechanical aptitude is preferred, but not required, for the position. The role will provide experience in certain areas of a snowmaking operation: air compressors, water pumps, compressor/pump mechanics, electrical systems, instrumentation, fusing HDPE pipe, pipe laying, construction, and fan gun systems.
Standard First Aid is preferred.
Strong work ethic, taking pride in the job and finished product.
Calm under pressure and patient.
Must be prepared to work efficiently, safely, and without direct supervision.
Prepared to work long, continuous shifts during peak snowmaking periods. Work will include flexible schedules (weekends, holidays, OT, etc.) and be outdoors, in all weather conditions.
Communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
Maintain professional conduct when in uniform on or off-duty, and online.
Effectively provide support and assistance to coworkers.
Attend and actively participate in meetings, training, and company initiatives.
Adherence to all company policies, and procedures.
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 physical position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, constant trunk rotation, and frequent lifting and arranging of heavy equipment.
This role operates equipment and works with tools. Training signoffs are required.
Driving a snowmobile is required. Snow Makers must complete the Resort’s training program prior to operation.
Snowmakers work in a remote, alpine environment, and independent at most times during their shifts.
Some outdoor uniform pieces (jacket, pants, liner) are provided. Additional items (helmet, proper footwear, layers) are required for the position.
This role is subject to the Sunshine Employee Handbook, HR Policy Manual, and the Employment Standards Code.

Can’t wait to get started? Great, because we can’t wait to hear from you! Apply online at skibanff.com/jobs/ and tell us why you’re the next awesome member of our team. Remember, we’re looking for people who will wow our guests, so start now and wow us. Sunshine Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity within our workplace.