Grooming Operator - Grade 2

RSMI-JTAC • Jasper, AB

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Grade 2 Grooming Operators work as part of the Mountain Operations team. They have at least one full winter season of ski area snowcat operating experience 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. Grade 2 Grooming Operator candidates will have demonstrated the ability to groom most runs at Marmot Basin, are familiar with Marmot Basin’s regular grooming circuits, can lead/oversee Grade 1 Operators and work on special projects. Grade 2 Grooming Operators will demonstrate the ability/aptitude to operate a tower-winch snowcat and will be provided training/mentorship on winch operations. 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 to May each operating season. Alberta Employment Standards regarding probationary periods apply. Please note that you may not receive full-time hours at the beginning/ end of the season and during other slow periods.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Minimum one full winter season operating snowcats in the ski industry
• Experience operating Prinoth snowcats
• Mechanical aptitude (a background in mechanical experience preferred)
• Ski industry risk management experience
• 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
• Physically fit
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
• Ability to ski/snowboard at an intermediate level or better

Responsibilities

• Help manage the quality of our groomed runs by operating Prinoth snowcats
• Attend and complete all training in a timely manner
• Report for scheduled shifts
• Lead/oversee Grade 1 operators on regular circuits
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed