JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 73389
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Cypress Hills – Hidden Valley Ski Hill
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Wage Seasonal Positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates selected
Classification: Maintenance Service Worker 1
Salary: $20.14 to $24.22 per hour

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Do you enjoy winter outdoor work? Are you interested in supporting the snowmaking program and the skill hill lift operations at the Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Southern Alberta? We are looking to hire Hills Operations Staff (snowmakers transition to Lift Operators) for the 2025 - 2026 ski and snowboard season.

As a Snowmaker, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Safe operation of equipment such as snowmobiles, ATV’s, UTV’s and high pressure water and air lines.
• Handling a variety of snowmaking equipment.

As a Lift Operator within the Hills Operations role, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring excellent guest service.
• Safe operation of ski hill lifts including quad chair and magic carpet as well as safe loading and unloading of guests.
• Maintaining lift area including ramps, mazes and buildings.
• Crowd control and ticket checking.
• Assist with snow removal and de-icing walkways and ramps.
• Assist in set-up and cleanup of ski hill facilities.
• Assist in other departments as needed.

This position primarily works outdoors in variable winter weather conditions and cold temperatures and requires you have great physical stamina. You will be required to work days, nights and evenings as scheduled by the supervisor. Working across departments may be required to fulfil operational needs.
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HOW COMPETENCIES WILL APPLY TO THIS ROLE:

Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
Systems Thinking: Understands how the work done is part of a larger integrated environment. Looks beyond own area and considers how own work impacts the work and success of others.
Creative Problem-Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Develop Self and Others: A commitment to learning and the desire to invest in the development of the capability of yourself and others.

ADDITIONAL ASSETS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 35 kg
• Experience operating and maintaining equipment, including snowmaking equipment, snowmobiles, UTV’s as well as general ski hill experience.
• Knowledge of park facilities/services, especially Hidden Valley Ski Resort or at least familiarity with ski hill operations.
• Mechanical skills to assist with maintaining lifts or equipment.
• Good judgment and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
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