Posted 7 months ago
Maintenance and Operations Manager
@ Cape Smokey Holdings
Ingonish, Nova Scotia
Overview
Cape Smokey Holdings is hiring a Maintenance and Operations Manager to oversee operations and maintenance of its ski hill at Cape Smokey, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The role covers budgets, snowmaking and equipment maintenance, supervision of staff, and year-round scheduling. It is a permanent full-time role at $115,000 CAD per year with flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Pay:
$115,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Develop policies, budgets and maintenance schedules for the ski hill
- Oversee snowmaking and equipment installation, maintenance and repair
- Recruit, supervise and train staff
- Negotiate with suppliers and clients
Requirements summary:
- At least 5 years' maintenance management experience at a year-round ski resort
- College diploma or bachelor's degree
- Contracting experience
- Flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Strong occupational health and safety leadership skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Paid training |
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Cape Smokey Holdings
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A four season destination of rare beauty and adventure, already exceptional and growing into something truly significant
Full company description
Where the Highlands Meet the Atlantic. Destination Cape Smokey is a four season destination resort development located along the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where the Cape Breton Highlands rise directly from the Atlantic Ocean. Few places offer the ability to ski above the sea, ride a gondola, and take in open ocean views within minutes. Today, guests experience Atlantic Canada’s only gondola accessed ski mountain, year round sightseeing, and a growing collection of accommodations and outdoor experiences set between the highlands and the coastline. At the same time, Destination Cape Smokey is being developed at a much larger scale as a long term resort ecosystem. The vision extends well beyond existing activities, with a focus on creating a refined yet welcoming base area designed for year round use, connection, and shared experiences. Development at the base of the hill is underway, beginning with Cormorant Rock, a luxury oceanfront chalet and resort community that represents the first phase of a broader master plan. Future phases include expanded accommodations, dining and gathering spaces, wellness and spa experiences, event venues, and a walkable village environment that brings together life on the slopes and along the coast. Across all seasons, the experience is defined by contrast and proximity. Winter days on the snow give way to ocean views and fireside evenings. Spring, summer, and fall bring gondola rides, hiking, coastal exploration, golf, and time spent outdoors in a setting that feels elevated yet effortless. Designed for sustainable growth and long term value, Destination Cape Smokey is emerging as one of Canada’s most distinctive four season resort destinations, offering approachable luxury for travellers while creating meaningful opportunity for long term investment. For upcoming events and updates, please visit our website capesmokey.ca and social media pages @capesmokey.
- LinkedIn followers
- 698
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 17
- Reported office locations
- 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia B0C 1L0, CA
- Other recorded names
- Cape Smokey Holdings
- Destination Cape Smokey
- Specialties
- Downhill Skiing
- Resort
- Snowshoeing
- Gondola
- Accommodations
- Real Estate Development
- Corporate Retreats
- Adventure Tourism
- Kayaking
- Meetings & Events
- Hiking
- Guided Tours
- Shore Excursions
- Luxury Accommodations
- Winter Adventure
- Resort Development
- Ski Resort
- Incentive Travel
- Weddings
- and Food & Beverage
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Where the Highlands Meet the Atlantic. Destination Cape Smokey is a four season destination resort development located along the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where the Cape Breton Highlands rise directly from the Atlantic Ocean. Few places offer the ability to ski above the sea, ride a gondola, and take in open ocean views within minutes. Today, guests experience Atlantic Canada’s only gondola accessed…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 1970 |
| Specialties | Downhill SkiingResortSnowshoeingGondolaAccommodationsReal Estate DevelopmentCorporate RetreatsAdventure TourismKayakingMeetings & Events |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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Maintenance and Operations Manager
Cape Smokey is a high-end real estate development company that is in the process of developing a major year-round resort and ski hill at Cape Smokey, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Cape Smokey features the first gondola in Atlantic Canada, a 16-run ski hill (with additional runs being added), and will feature a restaurant, microbrewery, and a treewalk. We are located at 38696 Cabot Trail Road, Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, B0C 1L0, Canada.
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Maintenance and Operations Manager (NOC 70012) to oversee the overall operations and maintenance of our ski hill.
This is a permanent, non-seasonal, position.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures for the operation of the ski hill;
- Prepare budgets for the ski hill and monitor revenues and expenses;
- Plan, organize, and direct maintenance services for the ski hill;
- Develop, implement, and manage snow making and other maintenance schedules year-round;
- Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of snowmaking equipment and other machinery;
- Participate in the development of pricing and promotional strategies for Cape Smokey;
- Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of materials and supplies;
- Recruit and supervise staff, and oversee training of new staff;
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs;
- Negotiate with clients for the use of facilities for conventions, banquets, receptions and other functions;
- Lead a progressive workplace culture rooted in our company’s values.
Requirements:
- At least 5 years’ maintenance management experience at a year-round ski resort;
- College Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree
- Must have contracting experience;
- Must be willing to work flexible and irregular hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, due to snowmaking and equipment maintenance schedules;
- Superior communications skills;
- Analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Must have strong occupational health and safety leadership skills;
- Must be discrete and diplomatic.
Language of Work:
English
Hours:
This position is a full-time, permanent, position for 40 hours per week.
Salary:
The qualified applicant will be paid an annual salary of $115,000 CAD.
Benefits/Bonuses:
- Ongoing training;
- Performance-based annual bonus of up to 15%
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits.
Location:
The location of work is Ingonish, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants, please send your resume, cover letter and your possible start date via email to:
Linda Berchinova
38696 Cabot Trail Road, Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, B0C 1L0, Canada
1 902 517 0371
Website: https://capesmokey.ca/
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