Groomer Operator I- Winter - Full Time at Alterra

The Blue Mountains, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Mar, 26

Salary

21.43

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grooming Equipment, Mechanical Skills, GPS System, Communication, Safety Awareness

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Seasonal WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Free Alterra Mountain Pass for employees; ski or ride for free at Alterra owned destinations! Alterra Mountain Passes for your family; Discounts on Blue Mountain Lift tickets for friends and family; Free skating; Staff priced meals & Starbucks treats; Staff room rates at all our hotels; Retail savings at Burton, The North Face, Red Devil Sports, Hillside, and more! HOURLY RATE- $21.43 FULL TIME HOURS Overnight shifts December- March 12 hour shifts WHAT WILL I BE DOING? Groomer I is an entry level slope grooming position. This position is responsible for using groomer equipment and techniques that are essential to maintaining ski and snowboard terrain at Blue Mountain Resort on time and to the highest standards. Groom primarily green and blue runs and at times assist Groomer Operators – II, Team Leads and Managers on Duty with more difficult terrain and builds Perform pre shift circle checks and paperwork - post shift duties including housekeeping duties and mandatory paperwork Recognize and report equipment issues and property damage Work with a GPS system to improve decision making and increase efficiency Recognize and report or repair potential safety issues including but not limited to lighting, signage, padding and/or poor skiing/snowboarding surfaces Maintain a good working relationships and open communication with Snowmaking, Slope Maintenance, Patrol, Lifts, Terrain Park, Events and other on-hill staff WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU? Valid G License in good standing Able to work independently Previous grooming experience an asset Mechanical skills an asset Knowledge of Resort winter terrain an asset AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario’s largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay, on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four-season outdoor destination of the North. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company. ALTERRA COMPANY OVERVIEW Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure. Work at Blue to live the full Village-based Ski Resort experience, all within driving distance of Toronto. Receive great perks on retail, restaurants, lessons and of course free direct to lift access to over 14 iconic ski resorts across Canada and the US.

Responsibilities

The Groomer Operator I is responsible for using grooming equipment to maintain ski and snowboard terrain. This includes performing pre-shift checks, recognizing equipment issues, and collaborating with other on-hill staff.