Assistant Manager, Slope Maintenance - Winter- Full Time
- The Blue Mountains, ON, Canada
HOURLY WAGE- $30.75 · Full-time
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- Pay
- HOURLY WAGE- $30.75
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 5+ years snowmaking or grooming experience required.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Seasonal
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
FULL TIME HOURS
The Assistant Manager, Grooming & Snowmaking will report directly to the Director, Slope Operations and will oversee a team of Groomers, Snowmakers, Welders, and Heavy Equipment Operators. This position is responsible for helping to create a community of employees united by purpose and fun, deliver a mountain experience to guests that inspires stories, and who achieve departmental objectives and key results. This position and their team are responsible for ensuring the best and safest on-hill product is produced and maintained. They will plan, supervise, and coordinate the activities of teams engaged in grooming, snowmaking, and summer construction projects.
Blue Mountain Resort Company Overview
Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario's largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay,on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations.Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four-season outdoor destination of the North. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company.
Alterra Company Overview
Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
- Enjoy complimentary and discounted access to Blue Mountain attractions for you and your family, including the Adventure Park, private beach, gondola, hiking, and preferred golf rates.
- Save on meals across resort restaurants and cafés, including Starbucks.
- Receive exclusive discounts at all Blue Mountain-owned retail stores.
- Work in an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and well-being, with access to free therapy and wellness resources.
- Join a vibrant team community with employee events all summer, including but not limited to Sunset Hikes, Under the Big Top, Ice Cream Day and more.
FULL TIME HOURS
- Must be able to work, day, afternoons and overnight shifts
The Assistant Manager, Grooming & Snowmaking will report directly to the Director, Slope Operations and will oversee a team of Groomers, Snowmakers, Welders, and Heavy Equipment Operators. This position is responsible for helping to create a community of employees united by purpose and fun, deliver a mountain experience to guests that inspires stories, and who achieve departmental objectives and key results. This position and their team are responsible for ensuring the best and safest on-hill product is produced and maintained. They will plan, supervise, and coordinate the activities of teams engaged in grooming, snowmaking, and summer construction projects.
- Leading by example; working alongside team members to ensure the team is supported
- Manage performance and motivate by setting clear expectations, measuring productivity, coaching, addressing concerns, and recognizing achievements.
- Creating and maintaining schedules according to budgets and operational demands.
- Planning and providing standardized on-boarding and training
- Enforcing safety regulations and coordinating accident procedures
- Coordinating and overseeing daily shift work and team communications
- Coordinating maintenance and timely reporting of equipment issues to maximize up time.
- 5+ years snowmaking or grooming experience required.
- Landscape construction experience an asset.
- Experience managing a medium size (30+ employees) work unit an asset
- Comfort level working outdoors in extreme weather (heat or cold)
- Ability to work weekend, day and overnight shifts.
- This role is being posted to fill a vacant position
Blue Mountain Resort Company Overview
Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario's largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay,on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations.Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four-season outdoor destination of the North. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company.
Alterra Company Overview
Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead and support teams responsible for grooming, snowmaking, welding, heavy equipment operation, and seasonal construction, ensuring a safe, high-quality mountain experience. Coordinate staffing, training, shift work, safety procedures, performance, and equipment maintenance.
Requirements
At least five years of snowmaking or grooming experience is required; landscape construction experience and experience managing a team of 30 or more are assets. Must be comfortable working outdoors in extreme weather and available for weekend, daytime, afternoon, and overnight shifts.
Skills
- Snowmaking
- Slope Grooming
- Team Leadership
- Performance Management
- Employee Coaching
- Scheduling
- Onboarding And Training
- Safety Compliance
- Accident Procedures
- Shift Coordination
- Team Communication
- Equipment Maintenance
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Welding
- Landscape Construction
Benefits
- Complimentary And Discounted Attraction Access
- Discounted Resort Dining
- Retail Discounts
- Free Therapy And Wellness Resources
- Employee Events
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
- Construction
- Hospitality
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- Slope Maintenance
- Grooming
- Snowmaking
- Landscape Construction
- Welding
- Heavy Equipment Operators
- On-Hill Operations
- Summer Construction Projects
- Team Supervision
- Performance Management
- Productivity
- Employee Coaching
- Scheduling
- Budget Management
- Onboarding
- Training
- Safety Regulations
- Accident Procedures
- Shift Coordination
- Equipment Maintenance
- Extreme Weather
- Mountain Resort
- Hospitality
- Guest Experience