Snowmaker

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