Grooming Supervisor (Winter 2026/27)
About The Position
As Vancouver’s premier attraction, this role offers rewarding and memorable experiences within a challenging and cooperative environment. The company fosters a professional atmosphere with fantastic growth opportunities, unlimited outdoor recreation, an inspiring setting, and unique employee privileges. They seek team members who embody core values of people, connection, growth, and challenge, in a work environment where diversity is valued, quality of life is enhanced, and individual aspirations are fulfilled. Applicants who thrive in a positive environment where service excellence is top priority are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- 2+ years grooming experience preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Avid snowboarder or skier
- Winch Cat experience preferred
- Previous snowmaking experience an asset
- Experience operating heavy duty machinery an asset
- Must be able to work unsupervised and co-operate with others
- Must be dependable and able to work in adverse environmental conditions
- Flexibility in terms of work schedule, including a variety of start times, shifts on weekends and statutory holidays.
- Standing for long periods of time, lifting, twisting, and other forms of manual tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Winch Cat experience preferred
- Previous snowmaking experience an asset
- Experience operating heavy duty machinery an asset
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the safe operation of the grooming machine and the daily grooming operation of the Grouse Mountain downhill runs, terrain parks, road ways, lift ramps, snowshoe trails, sleigh route and other staging areas.
- Responsible for scheduling the grooming team and adjusting schedules to accommodate snow and operational conditions, under direct supervision from the Mountain Operations Duty Managers.
- Assist with special event preparation.
- Work closely with the Snowmaking department to maintain proper snowpack around the hill.
- Assisting with assigning daily duties and organizing work flow.
- Assisting in training and ongoing coaching of grooming team members.
- Ensure grooming quality provides an excellent experience for guests.
- Ensure all equipment is maintained and operated according to company standards.
- Keep workspace clean and organized.
- Free Grooming of downhill runs.
- Assisting with grooming and maintaining of four Terrain Parks.
- Road building.
- Maintaining Lift Ramps.
- Staging and crowd control area building and maintenance.
- Snow removal around all buildings and areas.
- Grooming snowshoe trails.
- Filling out maintenance and operational logs.
- Regular Cleaning and some maintenance of snow cats.
- Special event preparation: i.e. races, snowboard events, snow sculptures etc.
- Maintaining sleigh route.
- Working closely with snowmaking department to maintain proper snowpack on our runs.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free Seasonal Access Pass
- Discounts at the resort’s restaurants, retail, and rental outlets
- Referral Bonus Program
- Public Transit subsidies
- Free or discounted lift tickets at many other resorts (winter/summer)
- Access to free Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
- Northland Properties friends and family discounts program including hotels, restaurants and recreation
- Health Insurance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance plans (for full-time, year-round positions)
- RRSP matching after 6 months of service (for full-time, year-round positions)
- Free access pass for dependants (for full-time, year-round positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
