Advanced Electrical
- Whistler, BC, Canada
Temporary
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- 10+ years of on-the-job electrical experience.
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Original job description
Rockies
Date: Oct 30, 2026
Location:
Whistler, BC, Canada
Company: Whistler Blackcomb
Shift Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).
Employee Benefits
To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary
This position is a highly skilled person with experience operating and maintaining all types of equipment in their areas of responsibility. In addition to advanced level knowledge, they use highly specialized skills in a specific area(s) of expertise. Duties are performed in all types of environments, both indoors and outdoors.
Job Specifications
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.
Vail Resorts 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.
Requisition ID 518654
Reference Date: 10/31/2026
Job Code Function: Lift Electrical
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- Whitetail
- Jack Frost Big Boulder
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- Mt Brighton
- Alpine Valley
- Boston Mills & Brandywine
- Mad River Mountain
- Hidden Valley
- Snow Creek
- Paoli Peaks
- Whistler Blackcomb
- Perisher
- Falls Creek
- Hotham
Date: Oct 30, 2026
Location:
Whistler, BC, Canada
Company: Whistler Blackcomb
Shift Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).
Employee Benefits
- Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
- MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
- Referral Program
To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary
This position is a highly skilled person with experience operating and maintaining all types of equipment in their areas of responsibility. In addition to advanced level knowledge, they use highly specialized skills in a specific area(s) of expertise. Duties are performed in all types of environments, both indoors and outdoors.
Job Specifications
- Starting Wage: $35.07/hr - $46.75/hr
- Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
- Ensure the safe and reliable electronic operation of the lifts and snowmaking equipment.
- Emphasis on proficiency, instruction, and leadership in lift maintenance and mountain operations.
- Assist and ensure that all maintenance procedures are scheduled and performed.
- Responsible for assuring lifts comply with all Z98 and Canadian electrical codes and regulations.
- Responsible for high and low-voltage systems on lifts.
- Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of lift controller programming.
- Responsible for following the company’s safety and risk management policies and procedures
- Responsible for performing all routine and assigned maintenance procedures.
- Responsible for recording all information on lift work performed and submitting it to lift Dispatch on time.
- Fabrication and maintenance of electronic circuits as required.
- Responsible for the upkeep of system blueprints and schematics.
- Responsible for assuring that the Director, Maintenance Manager, Lead, and Lift Dispatch are immediately informed and consulted on all abnormal or unusual conditions, incidents, observations, or system malfunctions.
- Assist in ongoing training and support of Apprentices, Mechanics, and Seasonal Lift Operations staff.
- Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions.
- Provided a lift can be moved safely, evacuate a lift under standby power in all circumstances.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 10+ years of on-the-job electrical experience.
- High School or Equivalent.
- Four or more years of electronics/electrical experience and programming.
- Valid Driver's license.
- Proficient in computers, maintenance software, and programming.
- Oral and written English fluently.
- Understand and demonstrate troubleshooting skills in AC & DC Drives, AC & DC Motors, up to 1000 HP Allen Bradley SLC 500, MicroLogix PLCs programming and hardware.
- Knowledge of Pliz PLC is helpful.
- Work comfortably at heights up to 30 meters.
- Red Seal Industrial Journeyman electrician.
- Familiar with high-capacity storage battery systems.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.
Vail Resorts 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.
Requisition ID 518654
Reference Date: 10/31/2026
Job Code Function: Lift Electrical
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Responsibilities
Maintain the safe and reliable electrical and electronic operation of lifts and snowmaking equipment, including lift controllers, high- and low-voltage systems, and electronic circuits. Schedule and document maintenance, ensure compliance with applicable codes, support and train team members, and promptly report unusual conditions or malfunctions.
Requirements
Requires 10 or more years of electrical experience, including at least four years in electronics, electrical work, and programming, along with a Red Seal Industrial Journeyman Electrician qualification and a valid driver's license. Candidates must be proficient with computers and maintenance software, have experience troubleshooting AC/DC drives and motors and Allen-Bradley PLCs, and be comfortable working at heights up to 30 meters.
Skills
- Lift Electrical Maintenance
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electronics
- AC and DC Drives
- AC and DC Motors
- Allen-Bradley SLC 500 PLC Programming
- MicroLogix PLC Programming
- PLC Hardware
- Lift Controller Programming
- High- and Low-Voltage Systems
- Electrical Code Compliance
- Circuit Fabrication and Maintenance
- Blueprint and Schematic Maintenance
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Apprentice Training
- Working at Heights
Benefits
- Free Employee Passes
- Discounted Lift Tickets for Friends and Family
- Free Ski Lessons
- Employee Discounts on Lodging, Food, Gear, and Mountain Shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and Professional Development
- Referral Program
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- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Lift Electrical
- Lift Maintenance
- Snowmaking Equipment
- Electrical Systems
- Electronic Circuits
- High-Voltage Systems
- Low-Voltage Systems
- Z98
- Canadian Electrical Codes
- AC Drives
- DC Drives
- AC Motors
- DC Motors
- Allen-Bradley SLC 500
- MicroLogix PLCs
- PLC Programming
- PLC Hardware
- Pliz PLC
- Lift Controller Programming
- High-Capacity Storage Battery Systems
- Maintenance Software
- Blueprints
- Schematics
- Troubleshooting
- Red Seal Industrial Journeyman Electrician
- Lift Evacuation
- Standby Power
- Safety and Risk Management
- Apprentice Training