Snowmaking Assistant Supervisor

We’re looking for a highly organised team player to join our team as Marmot Basin’s Assistant Snowmaking Supervisor. You’ll be managing staff in the Snowmaking department while working closely with internal teams and our valued guests. You’ll be the champion of excellent internal service, ensuring your team are ready to assist every department, every day.

You’ll work as part of the overall Mountain Operations team and will be responsible for all day-to-day aspects of our Snowmaking department by overseeing the daily departmental requirements including new snowmaker training, staff knowledge & skill development, departmental scheduling & day-to-day snowmaking requests. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining records and documents such as employee training files, incident reports, schedules, payroll, etc. You should expect to be working outside in any, all and sometimes adverse weather conditions.

This is a full-time, seasonal winter role with RMSI-JTAC (Ski Marmot Basin and Jasper SkyTram), approximately 40 hours per week (weather dependant) and must be available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.

Alberta Employment Standards regarding probationary periods apply.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory and risk management experience in the ski industry
• Previous snowmaking experience & experience operating snowcats
• Ability to ski / snowboard at an intermediate level or better
• Mechanical aptitude (a background in mechanical experience preferred)
• Intricate knowledge of all aspects of snowmaking operations, including (but not limited to) pump house start-up and operation, pump house shutdown, setup and operation of all snow guns
• Pump and motor maintenance experience (i.e. greasing, oil changes, etc.)
• Snow gun maintenance experience (i.e. oil changes, nozzle replacement, etc.)
• Ability to train new snowmakers in snowmaking operations and snowmobile / ATV operations
• Working knowledge of pumps, plumbing, compressors, etc.
• Intricate knowledge of Ski Marmot Basin’s snowmaking terrain, coverage requirements, etc.
• Knowledge of Parks Canada best management practices as they pertain to snowmaking
• Excellent physical & mental health
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and computer skills (Word, Excel, etc)
• Valid class 5 driver’s license (or better)

Core Competencies

Attributes

Job Duties / Responsibilities

You’ll oversee all daily operations and staff in the Snowmaking department.

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