Supervisor, Snowmaking- Year Round

Year Round

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

Resort Perks:

• Retail savings at Burton, Columbia, North Face, Red Devil, Hillside, and more!
• Discounted recreation tickets you can share with your friends. Let them enjoy the zip lines, ropes courses and mountain coaster!
• Staff room rates at all our hotels;
• Staff priced meals & Starbucks treats;

Position Summary

The Snowmaking Supervisor operates heavy construction equipment and/or snow grooming equipment with attachments. They will need to perform a complete snowmaking season and transition into grooming for the remainder of the grooming season permits. This position is only available to a fourth year snowmaker/groomer. The Snowmaking Supervisor will operate heavy equipment in an efficient manner as needed, and grooms trails with the objective of providing an enjoyable skiing surface for guests. They will understand the capability of machinery and understand maintenance functions and gauges. In addition, they will follow all policies and procedures, all applicable laws (federal, state, and local), and all health and sanitation codes.

Year Round- $24.38/hr

What will I be doing?

• During summer months, the incumbent will execute planned projects (terrain and preventative maintenance) to ensure the hill is ready for winter start up.
• Operates a groomer as required to assist the team in completing their tasks in the allowable timeline
• With Manager, creates and updates departmental SOPs (for example, Health & Safety, Equipment Operation etc.). Ensures that these standards are followed.
• Manages the performance of employees; prepares and delivers performance evaluations, coaches and mentors
• Ensures all equipment is maintained to ensure proper working order; completes necessary equipment logs and reports; assists in investigations when incidents involving equipment occur
• Works with other departmental Leaders to development, document and facilitate departmental training programs
• Works closely with internal departments and external partners (ie TSC) to build and develop partnerships
• Schedules work for all workers in the Snowmaking, Slope and Grooming teams; ensures work is completed to standard; edits Kronos daily.

What do we need from you?

• Strong communication skills; able to explain things clearly and organize information effectively
• Knowledge of excavating and trenching construction methods an asset
• Strong understanding of general on-hill operations including snowmaking start up, shut down, locating and setting up snow guns, emergency procedures, etc.
• Familiarity with Blue Mountain trail systems and procedures is an asset
• Previous leadership experience, preferably a team of outdoor workers in a physically demanding role
• Minimum of 4 years’ past experience in grooming and/or snowmaking
• Must hold valid G class drivers’ license with satisfactory driver’s abstract
• Knowledge of OHSA and TSSA Regulations
• Must have experience operating snowmobiles. Operation on steep slopes an asset.

Blue Mountain Resort Company Overview

Blue Mountain, Ontario’s largest mountain resort is nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Blue Mountain has become the four-season destination of the North, visited by more than 1.5 million guests a year. Winter at the resort boasts 43 ski and snowboard trails enhanced by a world-class snowmaking system. Summer months offer the largest downhill mountain biking facility in Ontario, Monterra Golf course, Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster, Cascade Putting Course, Timber Challenge Ropes Course, Wind Rider Triple Zips and a private beach property among other seasonal attractions. Year-round the resort attracts visitors to more than 1,000 luxury accommodation units and 45 unique concept restaurants, bars and retail stores in our pedestrian Village. 53,000 square feet of state- of-the-art conference space caters year-round to corporate meeting groups. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company and offers the Ikon Pass, the new standard in season passes. Visit www.bluemountain.ca for more information.

Alterra Company Overview

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of 15 iconic year-round destinations, including the world’s largest heli-ski operation, offering the Ikon Pass, the new standard in season passes. The company owns and operates a range of recreation, hospitality, real estate development, food and beverage, retail and service businesses. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with destinations across the continent, Alterra Mountain Company is rooted in the spirit of the mountains and united by a passion for outdoor adventure. Alterra Mountain Company’s family of diverse playgrounds spans six U.S. states and three Canadian provinces: Steamboat and Winter Park Resort in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain and Big Bear Mountain Resort in California; Stratton and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec, Blue Mountain in Ontario; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures in British Columbia. Also included in the portfolio is Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada. Alterra Mountain Company honors each destination’s unique character and authenticity and celebrates the legendary adventures and enduring memories they bring to everyone.

For more information, please visit www.alterramtnco.com.

Blue Mountain Resort is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and inclusiveness across the organization. We believe in equal opportunity and it is our priority to ensure a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted for a position, please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the selection process. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.