Posted 2 months ago
Snowmaking Team Lead
@ Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
Golden, British Columbia
Overview
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies is hiring a Snowmaking Team Lead for a temporary full-time role operating snowmaking equipment, maintaining daily logs and equipment, and building and maintaining ski terrain. The work includes evening and night shifts in cold, isolated mountain conditions. Pay is $19.77 to $21.12 per hour.
Pay:
$19.77–$21.12 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate snowmaking equipment and perform daily checks
- Maintain daily snowmaking log
- Perform light equipment maintenance
- Set up and tear down hoses and pumps
- Perform snow removal, snow farming and fencing
Requirements summary:
- Mechanical aptitude and basic equipment maintenance knowledge
- Strong commitment to safety
- Comfort with high voltage and high-pressure water
- Flexibility for evening and night shifts
- Previous snowmaking or terrain-building experience preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening, overnight |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| 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
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- Reported office locations
- 1505 17th Avenue S.W, Calgary , Alberta T2T 0E2, CA
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- 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:
- Operate snowmaking and related equipment safely and responsibly.
- Maintain a daily snowmaking log and perform pre- and post-operation checks.
- Conduct daily light maintenance on equipment, including topping up fluids, cleaning, greasing, and fueling as needed.
- Layout, connect, charge, discharge, disconnect, thaw, and drain hoses during setup and teardown.
- Activate and deactivate the snowmaking pump as required.
- Recognize and report potential hazards or unusual situations (e.g., noises, poor production quality) to the appropriate managers or teams, and assist in emergency situations.
- Assist maintenance staff and perform other general duties as assigned.
- Perform snow removal, snow farming, and snow fencing.
- Monitor and adjust snow guns as required.
- Participate in performance management and continuous improvement efforts.
You Have:
- Mechanical aptitude and an understanding of basic operations and equipment maintenance.
- A basic understanding of mountain resort maintenance and ski/snowboarding terrain needs.
- Previous experience with snowmaking or terrain building.
- A strong commitment to safety.
- Excellent attention to detail, communication, teamwork and cooperation skills.
- The flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings and night shifts.
- The physical capability to operate and maintain equipment.
- The ability to work in isolated areas and tolerate brief exposure to extreme weather conditions, including snow, wind, and cold.
- Comfort working with high voltage and high-water pressure.
We Offer:
- Competitive Wage: $19.77 - $21.12 per hour.
- Mountain Access Perks: Complimentary RCR staff pass with full mountain access, reciprocal resort tickets, and discounted friends & family lift tickets.
- Staff Discounts: Save on food & beverage, rentals, retail, and hotel accommodations.
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