Trail Crew - Slopes
About The Position
As Vancouver’s premier attraction, this role offers truly rewarding and memorable experiences in a challenging and cooperative environment. The team fosters 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. The Trail Crew Member will be primarily responsible for ski run grooming with various tasks including but not limited to; clearing ski runs of overgrowth, brush cutting/trimming, trail building as well as wildfire prevention and erosion control efforts. Under direct supervision from the Mountain Crew Supervisor and Mountain Operations Duty Managers, you will also assist other departments with other manual tasks including clean up and tear down, transport and on occasion are expected to assist with line control and other guest related duties.
Requirements
- Must be in excellent physical conditions and hard-working
- Team player who is able to work with minimal supervision
- Customer service skills and adherence to uniform policies
- Valid Drivers License required
Nice To Haves
- OFA Level 3 an asset
- Experience/certification in the use of a chainsaw and/or brush cutter is preferred
- Previous experience in landscaping, construction or mechanical experience an asset
Responsibilities
- General maintenance of ski runs – primarily brush cutting and chainsaw operation
- Seeding/haying ski runs and other areas of the mountain
- Performing minor maintenance on power tools while out in the field
- Daily maintenance of power tools at beginning/end of shift
- Clearing/maintaining mountain top trails and attraction areas
- Landscaping mountain top and base areas and helping maintain these areas
- Demonstrating safe work practices and adhering to mandatory PPE usage
- Assisting other departments with manual tasks, including assisting trade workers with special tasks
- Other duties as required
- Clearing ski runs of overgrowth
- Brush cutting/trimming
- Trail building
- Wildfire prevention and erosion control efforts
- Assisting other departments with other manual tasks including clean up and tear down, transport
- Assisting with line control and other guest related duties
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
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
