Lead Snowmaker

Job duties/ Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily operations and staff in the Snowmaking department under the direction of the Grooming/Snowmaking Supervisor
• Work collaboratively with the Grooming/Snowmaking Supervisor to ensure all snowmaking activities are meeting company objectives & expectations
• Manage and implement staff training, scheduling, and compliance in accordance with company policy ensuring all Snowmaking staff are competent in Marmot Basin’s procedures and policies
• Report any damage to the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, investigate vehicle incidents and manage any corrective action necessary
• Maintain snowguns and equipment, report any mechanical issues that would affect the snowmaking schedule to the Grooming/Snowmaking Supervisor
• Help coordinate Snowmaking needs with other departments including Lift Operations, Safety Operations, Special Events, Grooming & Terrain Park
• Attend weekly Mountain Operations meetings, perform regular on-hill quality inspections
• Communicate company messages to the Snowmaking team
• Manage/archive all Snowmaking records and documents
• Assist other departments as required
• Perform any additional duties as directed
• Adherence to the company’s practices and procedures as set in the ‘Snowmaking Training Manual’
• All Marmot Basin employees will conduct themselves in compliance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation as it relates to their job

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Provide own riding equipment
• Previous risk management experience in the ski industry
• Previous snowmaking experience
• Mechanical aptitude (a background in mechanical experience preferred)
• Intricate knowledge of all aspects of snowmaking operations, including (but not limited to) pump house start-up and operation, pump house shutdown, setup and operation of all snow guns
• Pump and motor maintenance experience (i.e. greasing, oil changes, etc.)
• Snow gun maintenance experience (i.e. oil changes, nozzle replacement, etc.)
• Ability to train new snowmakers in snowmaking operations and snowmobile/ATV operations
• Working knowledge of pumps, plumbing, compressors, etc.
• Intricate knowledge of Ski Marmot Basin’s snowmaking terrain, coverage requirements, etc.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and computer skills (Word, Excel, etc)
• Must possess an enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Enjoy working outdoors in the winter
• Alberta Intermediate First Aid (IFA) certificate (or better, or equivalent)
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or better) in good standing

Attributes

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience operating snowcats (an asset)
• Knowledge of Parks Canada best management practices as they pertain to snowmaking (an asset)
• Able to ski/ snowboard in all types of mountain terrain in varying conditions at an intermediate level
• Physically fit
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised

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