Posted 3 days ago
Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyperson
@ The Lake Louise Ski Area Ltd
Lake Louise, Alberta
Overview
The Lake Louise Ski Area Ltd is hiring a Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyperson in Lake Louise, Alberta, to diagnose and repair the resort's vehicles and heavy equipment, including snow cats, loaders and excavators. The role is a year-round, mostly outdoor position on a 4-on/3-off day schedule from 7:00am to 5:30pm, at $42.70 per hour, with staff perks and a Red Seal or equivalent certification required.
Pay:
$42.70 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Inspect and maintain wheeled vehicles, snow cats and stationary engines
- Diagnose and repair heavy-duty equipment, including loaders and excavators
- Keep accurate records of inspections, maintenance and projects
- Report unsafe conditions and accidents to the supervisor promptly
- Work with Mountain Operations, Mechanical Services and Parts departments
Requirements summary:
- Valid Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic or Heavy-Duty Technician certification
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience
- Valid class 5 driver's licence
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather and lift 50 lbs
- Accurate verbal and written communication skills
- Strong workplace safety knowledge
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Mechanical & electrical trades |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic, Heavy-Duty Technician Certification, First aid certificate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal 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 | 20 |
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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 Employee Perks include:
- LLSR Summer lift pass
- Reciprocal deals with other resorts
- Free employee transportation from the resort to Lake Louise Village
- Food and Beverage discounts at designated cafeterias and restaurants
- Retail store discounts
- Staff rates at Skoki Backcountry Lodge
- Staff rates on shuttles to Lake Louise & Moraine Lake
- 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:
The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing equipment problems and completing maintenance and repairs on all company vehicles and heavy-duty equipment including snow cats, loaders and excavators.
Job Responsibilities:
- Regular inspections and maintenance of all wheeled vehicles, over snow equipment, and stationary engines
- Must be knowledgeable and show a proficient ability to troubleshoot
- Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with colleagues and other departments
- Diagnose defects in heavy duty equipment
- Participate in maintaining a high standard of safety
- Assist in all vehicle and equipment maintenance projects and work with contractors as required
- Operate all fleet vehicles in order to evaluate the results of previously performed maintenance
- Complete work orders and projects as assigned
- Accurate record keeping of regular inspections, maintenance, and projects
- Work closely with Mountain Operations, Mechanical Services, Parts / Purchasing, and in cooperation with all other resort departments
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
- Valid Red Seal Journeyperson’s Heavy Duty Mechanic or Heavy-Duty Technician Certification
- Minimum 1-2 years previous experience is required
- Previous snow cat experience is an asset
- Intermediate to advanced skiing/snowboarding skills are an asset
- Must have the ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- Must possess accurate verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Safety oriented
- Able to work supervised & unsupervised
- Valid Driver’s license (class 5)
- Strong knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
- First aid certificate an asset
- A police background check, from your home country or province, will be required upon commencement of employment
Work Schedule:
7:00am - 5:30pm
4 On/3 Off
Wage: $42.70 per hour
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