Snowmaker
About this role
Snowmaker
Reports To: Grooming/Snowmaking Supervisor
Position Overview
Snowmakers work as part of the Mountain Operations team. They are responsible for assisting in the smooth running of the snowmaking operation including, but not limited to, snowmaking, maintenance, and regular equipment/system checks.
Snowmakers are expected to provide their own ski/snowboard equipment.
This is a full-time, seasonal role 7 of 14 days over a two-week period throughout the operating season from October to mid-February. The rotation is 4 on 3 off, 3 on 4 off, 12 hours per shift. Trail crew shifts are available at times when snowmaking shifts are not. Trail crew shifts are 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday under the direction of the Safety Operations or Special Events depts. Please note that you may not receive full-time hours at the beginning/end of the season and during other slow periods.
The incumbent should expect to be working outside in any, all and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Alberta Employment Standards regarding a ninety-day probationary period applies.
Job duties/ Responsibilities:
- Set up and take down snowmaking equipment
- Transfer snow guns and hoses to different locations around the mountain
- Complete daily checks, maintain proper working order of snow guns and equipment
- Point out any safety concerns which would put any employee in an unsafe situation
- Successfully complete Marmot Basin Snowmobile and ATV training
- Assist in all emergency situations
- Assist other departments as required and perform all duties as assigned
- Adherence to the company’s practices and procedures as set in the ‘Snowmaking Training Manual’
- All Marmot Basin employees will conduct themselves in compliance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation as it relates to their job
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Provide own riding equipment
- Intermediate skiing or snowboarding ability
- Must possess an enthusiastic and positive attitude
- Enjoy working outdoors in the winter
- Willing to work flexible shifts
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or better) in good standing
Attributes:
- Professional deportment with excellent customer service skills: experience dealing with all on-hill patrons
- Cheerful, outgoing personality; demonstrated temperament and disposition for sometimes highly stressful situations
- Strong team member able to take direction
- Motivated and observant; able to perceive needed tasks and complete them without direction
- Self-aware; able to identify strengths and gaps in own abilities and training
- Able to use taught skills and previous experience to problem solve
Qualifications:
- Previous snowmaking or snowcat operating experience (an asset)
- Ski Industry experience (an asset)
- Mechanical background; experience working with pumps and/or high-pressure equipment (an asset)
- Physically fit
- Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
Job duties/ Responsibilities:
- Set up and take down snowmaking equipment
- Transfer snow guns and hoses to different locations around the mountain
- Complete daily checks, maintain proper working order of snow guns and equipment
- Point out any safety concerns which would put any employee in an unsafe situation
- Successfully complete Marmot Basin Snowmobile and ATV training
- Assist in all emergency situations
- Assist other departments as required and perform all duties as assigned
- Adherence to the company’s practices and procedures as set in the ‘Snowmaking Training Manual’
- All Marmot Basin employees will conduct themselves in compliance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation as it relates to their job
Supplementary:
- Respect and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the Corporate Policies, Employee Handbook and other Training Manuals
Company at a glance
Located in the breathtaking, mountainous landscape of Jasper National Park - 11,000 square kilometers of wilderness and a part of the UNESCO Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site. Marmot Basin is a truly unique skiing destination.
Marmot Basin’s facilities and services include 7 lifts, including the Canadian Rockies Express high speed quad chair - the longest in the Canadian Rockies, 3 on-mountain day lodges, a full-service Rental Shop, Snow Sports School, eateries, a nursery and retail shop.
Marmot Basin is the northern most Rocky Mountain ski area and enjoys abundant dry, light & fluffy natural snow that is a dream to ski and snowboard. With the highest base elevation in Canada and a latitude of 53° N, our snow falls early, and continues well into May. With over 1,600 acres of skiable terrain along with the addition of three new chairlifts since 2009, lift lines are virtually non-existent; providing families, beginners and experts alike the room to carve turns at their leisure. Marmot Basin is one of the least crowded ski areas of its kind in North America where powder stashes last and the wide open slopes are yours to enjoy.
Located only 20 minutes from the charming town of Jasper; the perfect base for all of your winter adventures. With abundant wildlife that ensures you'll see plenty of four-legged locals such as elk, deer, wolves and lynx in their natural environment.
For an unforgettable ski experience in a remarkably beautiful Rocky Mountain setting, Marmot Basin and Jasper have no equal.
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