Terrain Park Foreperson - Winter 2026/27

Sunshine Village Corporation • Banff, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Terrain Park Forepersons provide an outstanding experience for guests by building, operating, and maintaining progressive terrain parks at the Ski Area. This role focuses on public safety, reducing risks associated with features, and on creating experiences that favor all ability levels. Terrain Park Forepersons assist and report to the Terrain Park Supervisors, to the Slopes Supervisor, and work closely with the entire Mountain Operations department.

Requirements

• Must be outgoing and positive, with a friendly attitude towards coworkers and the public.
• Minimum one (1) years’ experience in a Ski Area terrain park setting.
• Strong work ethic, taking pride in the job and finished product.
• Prepared to work flexible schedules (weekends, holidays).
• Prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions (appropriate footwear, layers, gloves, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge with woodworking, metal working, or welding.
• Communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Ability to ski/snowboard at a high intermediate/advanced level required, with experience riding in a park setting.
• Providing your own ASTM-compliant helmet and equipment for work which must be in good operating condition, meet Company requirements, and will be tested.
• Maintain professional conduct when in uniform on or off-duty.
• Effectively provide support and assistance to coworkers.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings, training, and company initiatives.
• Adherence to all company policies, and procedures concerning public safety and park access.
• Must be neat, punctual, and dependable.
• Must keep up to date on current freestyle design trends.
• Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with, and at times overseeing, the day-to-day operations of the Terrain Parks department, providing a safe and enjoyable work environment.
• Travelling safely and professionally on skis or snowboard to perform tasks, driving snowmobiles and riding chairlifts at times with tools/equipment, working a physically demanding role in a challenging, remote, alpine environment.
• Providing input on terrain park builds, designs, and layout.
• Helping to train other department members.
• Maintaining snow fencing, signage, and other identifiers (including adherence to current sponsorship agreements and promotional partnerships) within parks, focusing on risk management, brand exposure, and employee safety.
• Monitoring run signs, trail signs, closures, and other equipment placed throughout terrain parks, ensuring conformance to industry standards and current CWSAA terrain park guidelines, while ensuring nothing presents a public safety hazard and having a friendly Terrain Park Crew presence.
• Continuous monitoring and maintaining of park features via riding and testing them for safety (i.e., changing weather conditions, frequency of use, level of difficulty).
• Communicating effectively via radio.
• Documenting and completing daily checks, rosters, and grooming reports.
• Timely and accurate incident reporting and deficiencies reporting to appropriate departments/personnel.
• Other duties may be requested and assigned from time to time.

Benefits

• FREE - Your staff pass is your ticket to ride Sunshine!
• Ski & Ride – Free days & discounts at ski resorts across Canada
• Staff Events – Staff parties, BBQs, spring night skiing, dog sledding & more
• Career – Recognition programs & career development opportunities
• Wellness – Discounted fitness passes, yoga, onsite support & professional support
• Onsite discounts – Food & beverage, retail, & hotel stays
• Exclusive deals – Brand-named gear & local businesses

What This Job Offers

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