Posted 4 months ago
Grooming - Snow Cat Operator - Winter 26/27
@ The Lake Louise Ski Area Ltd
Lake Louise, Alberta
Overview
The Lake Louise Ski Area Ltd is hiring a Snow Cat Operator for the 2026/27 winter season in Lake Louise, Alberta. The role grooms ski runs with Prinoth snow cats and transports supplies, on evening and night shifts of 5 days on and 2 days off. The posting requires two or more prior seasons as a Snow Cat Operator and a valid Class 5 Alberta driver's licence.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain ski run surfaces with Prinoth snow cats
- Transport supplies to and from lodges with boxes and barge trailers
- Clean, lubricate and perform minor cat repair and maintenance
- Perform safety and pre-start checks on equipment
- Monitor gauges and equipment at all times
Requirements summary:
- Two or more previous seasons as a Snow Cat Operator
- Valid Class 5 Alberta driver's licence with clean driving record
- Strong problem solving skills
- Excellent physical condition for heavy lifting and manual labour
- Previous winch cat or park grooming experience an asset
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | evening, overnight |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support, Free or discounted meals |
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The Lake Louise Ski Area Ltd
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The Rockies' Biggest. Canada's Best.
Full company description
Located in the heart of majestic, historic Banff National Park, Lake Louise is truly legendary and offers world class terrain. With over 4200 skiable acres, Lake Louise is one of the largest ski areas in North America. The unique layout allows families and groups of varying abilities to ski together; there are beginner, intermediate and expert runs down from every chair. Beginners and intermediate skiers have access to an abundance of gentle slopes and long cruising runs. Experts can explore endless chutes, glades, gullies and remote bowls in some of the Rockies' most challenging terrain.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,991
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 233
- Reported office locations
- Box 5, 1 Whitehorn Road, Lake Louise, Alberta T0L 1E0, CA
- Business categories
- Sports
- Hospitality
- Rental
- Skiing
- Other recorded names
- The Lake Louise Ski Area Ltd
- The Lake Louise Ski Resort and Summer Gondola
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Located in the heart of majestic, historic Banff National Park, Lake Louise is truly legendary and offers world class terrain. With over 4200 skiable acres, Lake Louise is one of the largest ski areas in North America. The unique layout allows families and groups of varying abilities to ski together; there are beginner, intermediate and expert runs down from every chair. Beginners and intermediate skiers have…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Recreational Facilities |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Lake Louise, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 21 |
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Come work with us in Lake Louise. Live, Work, Play surrounded by awe-inspiring views!
The Lake Louise Ski Resort is a world-class ski area nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We are a year-round operation, operating as a ski resort in the winter months and as a sightseeing gondola in the summer months.
Whether you want to work indoors or outdoors, no day will ever be the same. As an employee you can expect a great working environment, employee benefits, competitive wages and the experience of a lifetime.
At present some of our Winter Employee Perks include:
- LLSR lift pass (valued at approx. $1,600)
- Reciprocal discounts with other Ski Resorts
- Free group lessons and discounted private lessons through snow school
- Free LLSR recreational opportunities including tubing
- Free employee transportation from Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore
- Food and Beverage discounts at designated cafeterias and restaurants
- Friend and Family discounted day passes
- Retail, Rental and Repair discounts
- Staff rates at Skoki Backcountry Lodge
- Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate at designated cafeterias when you provide your own reusable mug
- Employee recognition programs
- Long Service Award programs
- Opportunity for educational growth and development
- Optional subsidized staff housing for full-time employees
- Awesome Staff events, activities, and team building events throughout the season
- RRSP matching contribution depending on length of service
- Extended health care plan depending on length of service
- Year-round employees may be eligible for spousal and family passes
Job Description:
Reporting to the Grooming Supervisor, the ideal candidate will be required to safely operate grooming equipment and carry out tasks that lead to superb skiing and riding products for the guests of the Lake Louise Ski Resort.
Job Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain ski run surfaces through the safe and effective operating of Prinoth Snow cats
- Transport supplies to and from lodges and other locations with boxes and barge trailers
- Clean, lubricate and perform other minor cat repair and maintenance work
- Performing safety/pre-start-up checks on equipment
- Monitoring gauges/equipment at all times
- Report defects, accidents, or damage to equipment
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
- Strong problem solving skills
- Two or more previous seasons as a Snow Cat Operator required
- Previous Winch Cat experience an asset
- Previous Park grooming experience an asset
- Self motivated, can work well in a team as well as independently
- Must be in excellent physical condition, heavy lifting and manual labor may be required
- Knowledge of the Lake Louise Ski Area is an asset
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s license (or international equivalent) with clean driving record (abstract/traffic history report must be provided before commencement of employment)
Work Schedule:
5 days on / 2 days off
Evening and Night shifts
Dress Code:
Maintenance/Outdoor uniform to be discussed at time of interviewJournal
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