Assistant Manager: Mountain Safety - Salary

Whistler, BC, Canada

Starting Wage: $60,433.00 - $83,356.00 · Temporary

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Pay: Starting Wage: $60,433.00 - $83,356.00
Job type: Temporary
Apply by: Dec 5, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

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Rockies

Vail
Beaver Creek
Breckenridge
Park City
Keystone
Crested Butte
Grand Teton Lodge Company
Vail Resorts Headquarters

West

Heavenly
Northstar
Kirkwood
Stevens Pass

Northeast

Stowe
Okemo
Mount Snow
Hunter
Attitash
Wildcat
Mount Sunapee
Crotched

Mid-Atlantic

Liberty
Roundtop
Whitetail
Jack Frost Big Boulder

Midwest

Wilmot
Afton Alps
Mt Brighton
Alpine Valley
Boston Mills & Brandywine
Mad River Mountain
Hidden Valley
Snow Creek
Paoli Peaks

Canada

Whistler Blackcomb

Australia

Perisher
Falls Creek
Hotham

Assistant Manager: Mountain Safety - Salary

Date: Nov 5, 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 Epic 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.

Job 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
RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent training and professional development
Referral Program

Full Time Roles Are Eligible For The Above, Plus

Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
Free ski passes for dependents
Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary

To assist in the creation of the safest environment possible for our guests and staff. To ensure that the SLOW ZONES are well marked and monitored.

Job Specifications

Starting Wage: $60,433.00 - $83,356.00
Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
Shift Type: Full Time hours available
Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

To continually strive to exceed our Guest’s expectations and to create memories for guests and staff as the best mountain experience.
Actively participate in the creation of the safest environment possible for our guests and staff.
Hire, train and schedule full-time and volunteer staff.
Ensure smooth day to day operations.
Celebrate success and recognize excellence. Detect and correct problems.
Ensure that the Mountain Safety Team is adequately supplied and that payroll is accurate.
Educate staff and guests about safety.
Ensure that offenders are treated fairly and consistently with enforcement. When required, follow up with consequences and education.
Handle conflictive situations with our on-mountain guests diplomatically and efficiently.
Create positive working relationship between the Mountain Safety Team and other staff members.
To provide guests with knowledge about access and proper use of mountain facilities.
Be knowledgeable of Whistler community and resort activities. Liaise with Clubs, Agencies and other communityorganisations to deliver safety information.
To be an active team member, and to input ideas that might enhance the guest/employee experience at Whistler Blackcomb. Be proactive with new safety initiatives.
We are a company that works together and throughout the season you may be required to assist other departments as needed.
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Occupational First Aid Level 3 with CPR endorsement or equivalent preferred.
Previous Mountain Safety Team member or professional ski patroller preferred
BC Driver’s License and Driver Abstract an asset.
Must possess good organizational and people skills.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are key qualities. Be prepared to speak in front of large groups.
Strong computer skills are required.
Previous supervisory experience.
Capable skier/snowboarder in all conditions.
Excellent knowledge of the Whistler Blackcomb terrain and Whistler Resort.
Experience in guest services.
Strong problem solving skills.
Ability to deal with large groups of people on a continual basis.
Responsible and willing to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to recognize inappropriate or reckless behaviour on the slopes
Ability to remain levelheaded in difficult situations.
Proof of clear criminal record check

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 518591

Reference Date: 10/29/2026

Job Code Function: Mountain Safety

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Responsibilities

Help maintain a safe environment for guests and staff by monitoring slow zones, educating people about safety, and applying rules fairly. Hire, train, and schedule staff, oversee daily operations and supplies, resolve guest conflicts, and coordinate safety information with community organizations.

Requirements

Previous supervisory experience, strong communication and organizational skills, computer proficiency, guest-service experience, and the ability to ski or snowboard in all conditions are required. Occupational First Aid Level 3 with CPR endorsement, mountain safety or professional ski patrol experience, a BC driver's license, and knowledge of Whistler Blackcomb terrain are preferred or considered assets; a clear criminal record check is required.

Skills

Staff Hiring and Scheduling
Staff Training
Team Supervision
Mountain Safety
Guest Services
Conflict Resolution
Safety Education
Safety Enforcement
Communication
Public Speaking
Organizational Skills
Computer Skills
Problem Solving
Skiing or Snowboarding
Knowledge of Mountain Terrain
First Aid

Benefits

Free Employee Ski Passes
Discounted Lift Tickets for Friends and Family
Free Ski Lessons
Employee Discounts on Lodging, Food, Gear, and Mountain Shuttles
RSP Options
Employee Assistance Program
Training and Professional Development
Referral Program
Health Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Free Ski Passes for Dependents
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance

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Keywords

Mountain Safety
Slow Zones
Occupational First Aid Level 3
CPR
Professional Ski Patrol
BC Driver's License
Driver Abstract
Staff Hiring
Staff Training
Staff Scheduling
Payroll Accuracy
Safety Education
Safety Enforcement
Guest Services
Conflict Resolution
Public Speaking
Computer Skills
Problem Solving
Skiing
Snowboarding
Whistler Blackcomb Terrain
Community Organizations
Criminal Record Check

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