GMR - Snowshoe Guide (Winter 2026/27)
- North Vancouver, BC, Canada
$19.55/hour - $22.87/hour
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- Pay
- $19.55/hour - $22.87/hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned, Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada’s fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.
Job Title: Snowshoe Guide
Location: North Vancouver, Grouse Mountain
Department: Adventure Programs
Reports to: Manager - Education, Wildlife & Adventure Programs
Role Status: Part Time / Seasonal / Hourly
About Us
Grouse Mountain offers a challenging and enjoyable work environment with a world of career opportunity. Our team is dedicated to Grouse Mountain's renowned excellence and its continued growth as Vancouver's premier mountain resort. In exchange for employee excellence, we offer a professional atmosphere, fantastic growth opportunities, unlimited outdoor recreation (including skiing and snowboarding) an inspiring setting and many unique employee privileges.
Job Summary:
We are looking for team members with excellent people skills, highly organized and have a passion for the outdoors and recreation. Our ideal Snowshoe Guide will be energetic, demonstrate strong group leadership skills, and take the initiative to deliver outstanding guests' experiences. Job tasks may vary throughout the season, and involve assisting in coordinating snowshoe tours, adhering to and explaining safety rules, inventory of snowshoes, and assisting guests.
Essential Job Functions:
- Delivering a safe, fun, and meaningful experience and snowshoe tour to groups of all ability levels and ages in a friendly, fun, enthusiastic and professional manor
- Strict adherence to mountain safety rules for the snowshoe park and enforcing operational procedures while providing exceptional customer service
- Providing accurate information and encouraging feedback to participants
- Assisting Supervisor with coordination of set up for tours, participant sign-in and sign-out, group organization or snowshoe inventory
- Other duties as required
Required Qualifications and Abilities
- Ability to snowshoe and considerable level of outdoor experience required
- Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking/hiking, as well as speaking and explaining mountain information to guests and groups
- Group leadership, exercise leadership, group facilitation, teaching or instructional experience background an asset
- Able to work outside in all weather conditions
- An understanding of risk-assessment and management
- Excellent communication skills, and professional demeanor required
- Energetic, enthusiastic, fun-loving and hard-working approach to leading small to medium groups of people
- First Aid training preferred, and adherence to all safety procedures
- Must be willing to commit to guide tours at least 2 evenings/days a week consistently through the Winter 2024-25 season
- Willingness to guide tours on a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Working Conditions
Hours of Operation are weather dependent. Due to the nature of the business, this position requires flexibility in terms of your work schedule. A variety of work schedules may include a variety of start times, including shifts on weekends and statutory holidays. Shifts require standing for extended periods of time, lifting, twisting, shoveling and other forms of manual tasks, which may have to be conducted outside in all weather conditions.
Compensation and Benefits
- $19.55/hour - $22.87/hour
All positions are eligible for the following benefits and perks:
- 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.
Full-time, year-round positions are also eligible for these:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans
- RRSP matching plan after 6 months of service
- Free access passes for dependents
Disclaimer
The prior statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Northland Properties is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
"At Northland Properties Corporation (NPC), we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Center. To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/ .
Submission of resume does not guarantee an interview or transfer. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the minimal requirements of the applicable skills required. You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker. Applications are preferred through our Careers site. We thank all applicants for their interest in Career opportunities with Company, however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.
NPC uses AI enabled tools to assist with application management. All hiring decisions are made by people. We do not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants for this posting. NPC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. NPC does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, provincial or local laws. Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment process upon request. If you need support, please email humanresources@northland.ca. NPC takes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code."
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Snowshoe Guide is responsible for delivering safe, engaging, and meaningful snowshoe tours to guests of all ages and ability levels. They also assist with tour coordination, equipment inventory, and the enforcement of mountain safety procedures.
Requirements
Candidates must have considerable outdoor experience and the ability to snowshoe, along with strong group leadership and communication skills. A professional demeanor and the ability to work in all weather conditions are essential for this role.
Skills
- Snowshoeing
- Group leadership
- Customer service
- Outdoor recreation
- Risk assessment
- Communication skills
- Instructional experience
- First aid
- Public speaking
- Safety enforcement
Benefits
- Free seasonal access pass
- Discounts at resort restaurants, retail, and rental outlets
- Referral bonus program
- Public transit subsidies
- Free or discounted lift tickets
- Employee and family assistance program
- Professional development training
- Friends and family discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Hospitality
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Snowshoeing
- Hospitality
- Mountain resort
- Outdoor recreation
- Group facilitation
- Risk management
- Customer service
- Safety procedures
- Adventure programs
- Seasonal work
- First aid