Posted 8 days ago
Head Repair Technician
@ Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
Golden, British Columbia
Overview
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies is hiring a Head Repair Technician, a full-time temporary role at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. The role oversees ski and snowboard tuning, major repairs and machinery maintenance, and supervises repair staff with an emphasis on guest service and sales. Pay is $20.46 to $23.46 per hour depending on experience, and the posting notes a seasonal arrangement with eligibility to work in Canada without sponsorship required.
Pay:
$20.46–$23.46 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Oversee ski and snowboard tuning, major repairs and machinery maintenance
- Supervise repair staff with emphasis on guest service and sales
- Manage staff scheduling, training and labour costs
- Maintain shop inventory, rental equipment and repair documentation
Requirements summary:
- Extensive experience tuning and major repair of skis and snowboards
- Familiarity with Wintersteiger machine operation
- Experience managing or supervising a team
- Proficiency in MS Office and POS applications
Tools & skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store, Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Free or discounted meals |
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Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
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Full company description
Proudly Canadian, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. is the largest private ski resort owner/operator in North America, owning six ski resorts across Canada including: Nakiska Ski Area in Alberta; Fernie Alpine Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in British Columbia and Mont-Sainte Anne and Stoneham in Quebec. We have an incurable obsession with snow, but in addition to our ski resorts; we also own and operate a number of accommodation properties, golf courses and a central reservation agency. Our hotels include the Slopeside Mountain Lodge & Lizard Creek Lodge at Fernie Alpine Resort, the Trickle Creek Lodge and the Polaris Lodge at Kimberley Alpine Resort as well as various rental properties in Stoneham, Quebec. Our golf courses include Trickle Creek Golf Resort in Kimberley (Rated in Canada’s Top Ten by Golf Digest), Wintergreen Golf & Country Club in Bragg Creek and Le Grand Vallon near Mont-Sainte Anne. Summer sightseeing lifts operate at both Fernie Alpine Resort and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, both which also offer fantastic Downhill Mountain Biking and mountain top dining throughout the summer season. Fernie Alpine Resort is also home to the New Aerial Park & Zipline Adventure Centre in the summer, while Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is home to Canada’s Largest Protected Grizzly Bear Habitat – home to Boo the Bear
- LinkedIn followers
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- People associated on LinkedIn
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- Reported office locations
- 1505 17th Avenue S.W, Calgary , Alberta T2T 0E2, CA
- Other recorded names
- Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
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Proudly Canadian, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. is the largest private ski resort owner/operator in North America, owning six ski resorts across Canada including: Nakiska Ski Area in Alberta; Fernie Alpine Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in British Columbia and Mont-Sainte Anne and Stoneham in Quebec. We have an incurable obsession with snow, but in addition to our ski…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Leisure, Travel & Tourism |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary , Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 76 |
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You will:
- Oversee procedures for Repair Shop products and services including ski/snowboard tuning, major repairs and machinery maintenance.
- Be an advocate for health and safety, ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
- Conduct ongoing training with Repair Shop staff to ensure consistent, quality repairs and service.
- Supervise the Repair staff to ensure high levels of efficiency and output with an emphasis on guest service and sales.
- Assist in staff scheduling, orientation, training, and delegation of tasks.
- Provide an exceptional level of customer service through direct interaction, sales and service.
- Assist guests with sizing and fitting of appropriate rental equipment for comfort and safety.
- Manage labor costs by assigning tasks and setting schedule for employees.
- Maintain inventory of shop tools and supplies.
- Maintain rental equipment and track maintenance history for gear.
- Ensure documentation for repairs is properly and completely processed, filed and archived.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
You:
- Have extensive experience with tuning and major repair of ski and snowboard equipment.
- Are familiar with Wintersteiger machine operation, including base grinder, stone grinder and ceramic disk edge finisher.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of outdoor equipment, recreation, ski, or related retail shops.
- Have experience with ski and snowboard rentals, including waiver delivery and describing safe use of equipment.
- Are proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Point of Sale (POS) applications.
- Have previous experience effectively managing or supervising a team.
- Are passionate about mountain culture, skiing/snowboarding, and the resort environment.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive wage: $20.46 - 23.46/hour, dependent on experience
- Mountain access perks: Staff receive a Kicking Horse Mountain Resort pass with full mountain access, plus reciprocal resort tickets and discounted friends & family tickets for full-time staff.
- Staff discounts: Enjoy savings on food & beverage, rentals, retail items and hotel accommodation.
- Employee Events & Recognition: Participate in fun, year-round staff events and be recognized through our employee awards program
- Join a fun and passionate team to share RCR mountain adventures with!
Interested? Please apply with your resume.
We regret that only those applicants eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship may be considered for seasonal roles. We are an equal opportunity employer and look forward to hearing from all qualified applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest in Kicking Horse Mountain Resort; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Journal
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