Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice

 

Come work with us in Lake Louise. Live, Work, Play surrounded by awe-inspiring views!

The Lake Louise Ski Resort is a world-class ski area nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We are a year-round operation, operating as a ski resort in the winter months and as a sightseeing gondola in the summer months.

Whether you want to work indoors or outdoors, no day will ever be the same. As an employee you can expect a great working environment, employee benefits, competitive wages and the experience of a lifetime.

At present some of our Employee Perks include:

• LLSR Summer lift pass 
• Reciprocal deals with other resorts
• Free employee transportation from the resort to Lake Louise Village 
• Food and Beverage discounts at designated cafeterias and restaurants
• Retail store discounts
• Staff rates at Skoki Backcountry Lodge
• Staff rates on shuttles to Lake Louise & Moraine Lake 
• Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate at designated cafeterias when you provide your own reusable mug
• Employee recognition programs
• Long Service Award programs
• Opportunity for educational growth and development
• Optional subsidized staff housing for full-time employees
• Awesome Staff events, activities, and team building events throughout the season
• RRSP matching contribution depending on length of service
• Extended health care plan depending on length of service
• Year-round employees may be eligible for spousal and family passes

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing equipment problems and completing maintenance and repairs on all company vehicles and heavy-duty equipment including snow cats, loaders and excavators.

Job Responsibilities:

• Regular & unscheduled inspections and maintenance of all wheeled vehicles, over snow equipment, and stationary engines 
• Must be knowledgeable and show a proficient ability to troubleshoot 
• Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with colleagues and other departments 
• Diagnose defects in heavy duty equipment
• Participate in maintaining a high standard of safety 
• Assist in all vehicle and equipment maintenance projects and work with contractors as required 
• Operate all fleet vehicles in order to evaluate the results of previously performed maintenance 
• Complete work orders and projects as assigned 
• Accurate record keeping of regular inspections, maintenance, and projects 
• Work closely with Mountain Operations, Mechanical Services, Parts / Purchasing, and in cooperation with all other resort departments 

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Second to Fourth year HD Mechanic apprentice, actively enrolled in a training program
• Must have the ability to work outside in all weather conditions 
• Must possess accurate verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced skiing/snowboarding skills are an asset
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs 
• Able to work supervised & unsupervised 
• Able to prioritize tasks for efficiency 
• Valid Driver’s license (class 5), a clean driving abstract and a clean 3-year claims experience letter provided from your insurance policy is required. 
• Strong knowledge of truck and equipment safety 
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
• First aid certificate an asset
• A police background check, from your home country or province, will be required upon commencement of employment

Work Schedule:

7:00am - 5:30pm

4 On/3 Off

 Wage: Between $30.72 - $38.71 per hour depending on experience