Grooming Operator - Grade 1

RSMI-JTAC•Jasper, AB

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Grade 1 Grooming Operators work as part of the Mountain Operations team. They are considered entry-level snowcat operators and are responsible for safe and efficient operation of a Prinoth snowcat to help maintain the slopes under the direction of the Grooming & Snowmaking Supervisor and/or Assistant Grooming Supervisor(s). Grade 1 Grooming Operator candidates will receive internal training (both online and experiential) and will receive on-the-job training from mentors within the department. The incumbent should expect to be working outside in any, all and sometimes adverse weather conditions and must be available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required. This is a full-time seasonal role, 4 afternoons/evenings out of 7 per week from October through to May each operating season. Please note that you may not receive full-time hours at the beginning/end of the season and during other slow periods. Alberta Employment Standards regarding a ninety-day probationary period applies.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
Experience operating Prinoth snowcats (or other similar heavy machinery)
Mechanical aptitude (a background in mechanical experience preferred)
Must possess an enthusiastic and positive attitude
Enjoy working outdoors in the winter
Strong interpersonal skills
Alberta Intermediate First Aid (IFA) certificate (or better, or equivalent)
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or better) in good standing

Nice To Haves

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
Ski Industry experience (an asset)
Physically fit
Mechanical background (an asset)
Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised

Responsibilities

Help manage the quality of our groomed runs by operating Prinoth snowcats.
Attend and complete all introductory training in a timely manner.
Report for scheduled shifts.
Work in a safe efficient manner; point out any safety concerns that would put any employee or guest in an unsafe situation
Any additional duties as assigned
Adherence to the company’s practices and procedures as set in the ‘Grooming Training Manual’
All Marmot Basin employees will conduct themselves in compliance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation as it relates to their job