Posted 2 months ago
Base Area Attendant - Winter 2026/27
@ Sunshine Village Corporation
Banff, Alberta
Overview
Sunshine Village Corporation is hiring a temporary Base Area Attendant for winter 2026/27 at its Bourgeau base area in Banff National Park. The attendant directs traffic and parking, answers guest questions, and maintains the lots by plowing snow and removing garbage, with heavy lifting and long periods of standing. Flexible schedules including weekends, holidays and nights are expected, and staff perks include a free staff pass.
Responsibilities:
- Direct traffic and coordinate vehicle parking in the Bourgeau lot
- Answer guest queries
- Plow snow and remove garbage in parking areas
- Pick up and dispose of waste and recycling
- Inspect commercial vehicles and perform basic maintenance
Requirements summary:
- Over 21 at start of position
- Clean driver's abstract and Alberta driver's licence
- Strong guest service attitude
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Able to work flexible schedules including nights and holidays
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 55 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CSA approved safety footwear |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Wellness, Free or discounted meals |
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Sunshine Village Corporation
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Sunshine Village, home of Canada's Best Snow, sits high on the Continental Divide in the heart of Banff National Park.
Full company description
Banff Sunshine Village, is Banff's premier ski and snowboard Resort. Established in 1928, Banff Sunshine has been inspiring visitors to Banff National Park to fall in love with skiing, snowboarding, and the Canadian Rockies. What makes Banff Sunshine Village unique, is our SNOW! Each year we received an average of 30 feet of Canada's Best Snow. Our location high on the Continental Divide makes us a magnet for snow. At Sunshine Village, we also boast Canada's longest non-glacier ski season. We're open for skiing and snowboarding from early November until late May. At Banff Sunshine we call the beautiful World Heritage Site of Banff National Park home. We're known for our abundance of natural snow, high speed chairlifts, great service and stunning views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Learn more about us at www.skibanff.com.
- LinkedIn followers
- 6,223
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 261
- Reported office locations
- 1 Sunshine Village Access Rd, Banff, Alberta T1L 1J5, CA
- 1037 11 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G1, CA
- Business categories
- Training
- E-Commerce
- Recreation
- Rental
- Other recorded names
- Sunshine Village Corporation
- Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort
- Specialties
- Ski and Snowboard Resort
- hiking
- and sightseeing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Banff Sunshine Village, is Banff's premier ski and snowboard Resort. Established in 1928, Banff Sunshine has been inspiring visitors to Banff National Park to fall in love with skiing, snowboarding, and the Canadian Rockies. What makes Banff Sunshine Village unique, is our SNOW! Each year we received an average of 30 feet of Canada's Best Snow. Our location high on the Continental Divide makes us a magnet for snow…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Recreational Facilities |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Banff, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1928 |
| Specialties | Ski and Snowboard Resorthikingand sightseeing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 36 |
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Why join us?
We work and play in Canada’s most beautiful playground, Banff National Park, and you can too. Sunshine Village is the premier ski resort in Western Canada. If you want to be part of making our guests’ ski experience unforgettable and think a winter season skiing and riding on the best powder in the Rockies would be great too, then read on for more information...
Description
Bourgeau Attendants provide an outstanding experience for our guests. They are responsible for directing all traffic control for arriving vehicles as well as answering any guest queries. They also maintain the parking lots and surrounding areas by plowing snow and removing garbage. This is a physical position that requires heavy lifting and long periods of standing. Attendants report to the Bourgeau Services Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor, and liaise frequently with Vehicle Maintenance, Transportation, all base area departments, vendors, and manufacturers.
Job Functions
- Monitoring of Bourgeau base area, parking lot and Sunshine Access Road. Routine maintenance of the parking lot areas as needed, including maintaining cleanliness and mitigating hazards and safety concerns e.g., water control, snow management, walkways.
- Traffic control in and out of the lot, including coordinating the parking of vehicles.
- Assisting with waste/material pickup and disposal for the entire resort e.g., recycling, domestic garbage, and industrial waste.
- Performing routine pickups/drop offs in the local area e.g., equipment, supplies, mail.
- Perform commercial vehicle/equipment inspections/basic maintenance as needed.
- Timely and accurate incident/deficiencies reporting to appropriate departments/personnel.
Other duties may be requested and assigned.
Experience/Requirements
- Passion for providing outstanding guest service.
- Must be over age of 21 upon commencement of position to meet insurance requirements. Additional insurance requirements include providing a clean driver’s abstract and proof of an Alberta Drivers’ License (within 90 days of becoming an Alberta resident). Please note: any fees for obtaining an Alberta Driver’s license are incurred by the applicant.
- Outgoing, self motivated, positive, social, and mature attitude.
- Effective time management. Calm under pressure and patient.
- Prepared to work flexible schedules e.g., weekends, holidays, nights, extended hours.
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
- Must be alert, punctual, and dependable.
- Prior physical outdoor experience or operating machinery is an asset. Must enjoy working outdoors and be willing to work in all weather conditions.
Additional Considerations
- Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.
- This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, walking on even and uneven surfaces, constant trunk rotation, frequent lifting (up to 25kg), pushing/pulling (up to 45kg), kneeling, crouching. Occasionally climb inclined stairs and ladders up to 4m. Hiking and moving around in an alpine environment.
- This role maintains/operates machinery, off road/highway vehicles, and works around moving equipment.
- Candidates may be required to provide their own transportation to the resort base.
- Candidates are required to provide and maintain CSA approved safety footwear. Required outdoor uniform pieces (High Visibility Jacket/Pants, liner, toque) are provided.
- This role has potential exposure to industrial chemicals e.g., Fuels, grease, oil, ice melt.
This role is subject to all terms and conditions of the Sunshine Village Employee Handbook, Policy Manual, and Employment Standards Code.
The Perks:
- FREE - Your staff pass is your ticket to ride Sunshine!
- Ski & Ride – Free days & discounts at ski resorts across Canada
- Staff Events – Staff parties, BBQs, spring night skiing, dog sledding & more
- Career– Recognition programs & career development opportunities
- Wellness– Discounted fitness passes, yoga, onsite support & professional support
- Onsite discounts – Food & beverage, retail, & hotel stays
- Exclusive deals – Brand-named gear & local businesses
- And much, much more!
Can’t wait to get started? Great, because we can’t wait to hear from you!
Click the Apply Online button below tell us why you’re the next awesome member of our team. Remember, we’re looking for people who will wow our guests, so start now and wow us.
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