Posted 2 months ago
Heavy Duty Mechanic
@ Sun Peaks Resort LLP
Sun Peaks, British Columbia
Overview
Sun Peaks Resort LLP is hiring a Heavy Duty Mechanic to perform seasonal preventative maintenance and running repairs on snow grooming equipment, snowcats, excavators and snowmobiles at its mid-mountain Alpine Shop. The role requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic certification with B.C. Trades and is largely outdoors in all weather. Pay is $41.01 to $43.08 per hour, depending on education and experience, with a benefits package and a three-week initial vacation entitlement.
Pay:
$41.01–$43.08 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform seasonal preventative maintenance on snow grooming equipment
- Perform running repairs on snow grooming and other heavy equipment
- Create and maintain work orders and maintenance records
- Report and rectify unsafe situations and near misses
Requirements summary:
- Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic certification with B.C. Trades
- Working knowledge of current WSBC regulations
- Ability to operate snowmobiles, ATVs and 4x4 trucks safely
- Previous snow grooming equipment experience an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 77 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic certification, WSBC regulations |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Sun Peaks Resort LLP
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Work, live, and play at Canada's second largest destination resort!
Full company description
Sun Peaks Resort is a premier four-season destination located in the stunning interior of British Columbia. As Canada’s second-largest destination resort, we’re home to 4,400 acres of skiable terrain, 144 trails, and 895m vertical drop, and a 10-acre terrain park, offering endless opportunities for winter adventure. When the snow melts, the mountain transforms into a summer playground. Guests can explore 22 hiking trails, ride over 84 km of Bike Park trails with 595m of lift-accessed vertical, and golf at Canada’s highest elevation 18-hole course. Our Values Here Together - People are at the heart of what we do. We collaborate to create outcomes that benefit all. Whoever you are and wherever you come from, this is a special place where you belong. United by Passion - Our passion and knowledge sets us apart as we create unforgettable experiences for our guests. We want everyone who comes here to return home with memories that last a lifetime. Committed to Care - Whether you're a guest or a team member, wellness is a way of life. Our commitment to safety and well-being means everyone gets to make the most of their time here. Being Better – Creating an enriching environment where guests can try new activities and have unique experiences. For our team members, providing opportunities to learn, grow and find a balance between meaningful work and play. Doing What’s Right – To embrace our environmental stewardship and sustainability in our daily practices to ensure we pass along this privilege for generations to come. Why Join Us? Our people are at the heart of what we do, making a positive impact on our guests and our workplace every single day. This is why we invest in the employee experience; to ensure everyone can be at their best and deliver our values. Our commitment to our people has earned us Great Place to Work® Certification for 2025, and we couldn’t be prouder of this recognition that is a result of direct employee feedback.
- LinkedIn followers
- 10,436
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 249
- Reported office locations
- 1280 Alpine Rd, Sun Peaks, British Columbia V0E5N0, CA
- Other recorded names
- Sun Peaks Resort
- Specialties
- skiing
- snowboarding
- mountain biking
- hiking
- golfing
- nordic skiing
- snowshoeing
- winter
- summer
- Dog Sled Tours
- Skating
- Snowmobile
- Snowbiking
- tube park
- family
- destination resort
- dining
- shopping
- and lifestyle
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Sun Peaks Resort is a premier four-season destination located in the stunning interior of British Columbia. As Canada’s second-largest destination resort, we’re home to 4,400 acres of skiable terrain, 144 trails, and 895m vertical drop, and a 10-acre terrain park, offering endless opportunities for winter adventure. When the snow melts, the mountain transforms into a summer playground. Guests can explore 22 hiking…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Recreational Facilities |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Sun Peaks, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Self-Owned |
| Year founded | 1991 |
| Specialties | skiingsnowboardingmountain bikinghikinggolfingnordic skiingsnowshoeingwintersummerDog Sled Tours |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 26 |
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Are you always in the garage wrenching on things? Does working on the newest Snow Grooming machines sound like fun? Do you dream about working in a shop with the latest tools and technology? We have a relatively new fleet of snowcats, excavators, snowmobiles and more to grow your mechanics’ career path. Our Alpine Shop is located mid-mountain at an elevation of 1850m with heated floors, an automatic parts cleaning cabinet and fully updated LED lighting. We offer a generous yearly tool allowance and paid training opportunities. Our on-site parts department also has a large inventory to help get the work done efficiently. If this sounds like the ideal working environment for you – fill out an application to live, work and play where you belong.
Compensation Information: $41.01 to $43.08 per hour (Depending on Education and Experience)
Physical Requirement: Heavy; work activities involve handling loads up to 35kg; both in an indoor and outdoor setting.
This job position requires physical presence at the designated location.
The perks and benefits you’ll get to enjoy:
- Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes
- Initial entitlement to three weeks of paid vacation
- Benefits plan and additional wellness components, including Health Spending Account and EFAP
- Participation in our RRSP and matching DPSP programs
- Company supported training and professional development opportunities
- Dining discounts within our hotel & Resort-owned outlets
- Retail discounts in our Resort-owned outlets
- Friends and family rates at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
- Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas & hotels
- Eligibility for our ‘Pay for Performance’ incentive bonus program (after qualifying period), awarded to top performers
Skills you bring with you:
- Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic certification with B.C. Trades
- Previous experience working on snow grooming equipment considered an asset
- Understands and works towards departments and company’s goals and objectives
- Self-motivated, mature, requires minimum supervision and works well with others
- Able to lead by example, willing and able to work outdoors and in all weather conditions
- Ability to operate snowmobiles, ATVs and 4x4 trucks and other powered equipment in a safe and responsible manner
- Good communication skills with the ability to work well with others
- Ability to think quickly and follow all safety procedures
- Working knowledge of current WSBC regulations
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform Seasonal preventative Maintenance on Snow Grooming Equipment
- Perform running repairs on Snow Grooming Equipment, and other Heavy Equipment during Winter operations
- Help create and maintain work orders and maintenance records as directed
- Assist with promoting safety as the number one priority
- Report and rectify any unsafe situation or near miss
- Keep a clean, organized, safe work environment
- Assist with the expedition of emergency parts orders during Supervisor’s absence
- Maintain a positive attitude and provide excellent customer service to all departments
- Other duties as required to ensure the department's successful operation, including support of other departments and special promotions
Why join us?
We are Canada’s second-largest ski area and a passionate team committed to providing the finest mountain resort experience to our guests.
Our people are at the heart of what we do, making a difference to our guests and our workplace every single day. That’s why we invest in the employee experience; to ensure everyone can be at their best and live our values.
No matter who you are, or your career journey to date, once you join the team at Sun Peaks, you’ll get to feel part of our special community right away. You and your wellbeing matter to us; you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and learn, as well as enjoy everything our beautiful mountain resort has to offer. In return, we expect you to be passionate about working together to create special memories for our guests, while taking care of our precious environment for others to enjoy into the future.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Secwépemc People.
Apply Now (copy & paste the link into a new browser): https://sunpeaks.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/a6eb98b1-b510-3891-8a6b-8a2da15337b9/apply?source=3821172-CS-58771
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