Terrain Park Groomer - Winter 2026/27

Sunshine Village Corporation • Banff, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Terrain Park Groomer will assist the Terrain Park Grooming Supervisor in the overall delivery of the Terrain Park focusing on snow-cat operations. The individual is responsible for helping with nightly maintenance of the terrain parks. Will assist supervisor and lead with all terrain park builds and events.

Requirements

• 2 years’ cat operations experience required
• 1 year Terrain Park building experience required
• Trail grooming experience required
• Must have strong skiing or snowboarding skills and have knowledge of freestyle skiing/riding
• Mechanically inclined
• Clean and valid driver’s license
• Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.
• This position requires the ability to sit and concentrate for long periods of time, a good level of physical fitness, and the ability to work independently.
• Must be able to hike and move around easily in a remote, alpine environment.
• Snowmobile and vehicle operation for work requires completion of a training program and competency assessments.

Nice To Haves

• Previous mountain operation and/or heavy equipment operation experience preferred
• Enjoy outdoor mountain lifestyle

Responsibilities

• Perform prestart inspections; shut down procedures and complete all required documentation.
• Become knowledgeable with the manufacturers’ standard operating procedures of all machinery operated and complete documentation required.
• Report all incidents and near misses immediately to your shift supervisor; this includes all injury accidents, close calls, feature damage, or other reportable incidents.
• Adhere to all Corporate policies and procedures and all Maintenance standard operating procedures for the safe operation and proper maintenance of all vehicles.
• Perform clearing and snow accumulation maintenance of buildings entrances, lift terminals (load/unload), Gondola terminals or other areas, as and when required.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all departments.
• Identify improper, inadequate, or poor-quality grooming and how that might relate to risk management issues.
• Follow instruction that comes from the daily meetings or is written in the Grooming List for the shift; report all shortcomings with explanation.
• Keep your assigned snowcat spotless for the next operator.
• Identify, contain, mitigate and report all fuel leaks according to the Fuel Management Program.
• Complete general maintenance to machines before, during or after shift including but not limited to changing lights, grouser bars, track guides and tires.
• Sets up grooming pattern with minimal turnarounds and a seamless finished product
• Maintains overall grade of original park through consistent blade work
• Constantly counters snow migration due to gravity, weather, and skier traffic
• Demonstrates a finish grade back-blade on small and narrow takeoffs
• Fills ruts and re-shapes lips on takeoffs as necessary
• Cuts crisp takeoff lips requiring little to no handwork
• Capable of smooth tiller drop on takeoffs, leaving a clean transition from approach to lip
• Corduroy angle matches angle of intended trajectory for each feature
• Refreshes landings, breakovers, and decks as necessary
• Maintains a visually pleasing, parallel grooming pattern throughout the entire park
• Tills to within 2 feet of hard features without contact
• Leaves no chunks, track marks, or other imperfections
• Produces a finished product that is ready to ride with little to no hand work
• Must be able to groom the whole park start to finish
• Refreshes features by re-grading landings, adding deck height, etc.
• Demolishes features as necessary based on communication from supervisor
• Capable of ensuring shift park grooming plan is complete
• Other duties as assigned.

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
• Uniform pieces (liner, outer jacket, outer pants, toque) are provided.

What This Job Offers

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