Lift Operator

A Lift Operator is part of the Lift Operations Team.  He/ She is responsible for the safe operation of Marmot Basin’s aerial and surface lifts, safely loading/ unloading all passengers and greeting and assisting all Marmot Basin patrons at the lifts in a friendly & professional manner and performing Ticket Control duties.  Lift Operators are often the first point of contact for guests on the hill being the ‘Face of the Mountain’: It is vital to leave a good impression.  They are responsible for completing and recording all daily lift checks and maintaining mazes, ramps and head traps and must be reliable working alone as well as in a team. They must also carry out assigned work such as spare, cleaning, and shovel duties.

The incumbent should expect to be working outside in any, all and sometimes adverse weather conditions.

Lift Operators must also provide their own ski or snowboard equipment.

This is a full-time seasonal role, 5 days out of 7 per week from October through to May each operating season. Please note that you may not receive full-time hours at the beginning/ end of the season and during other slow periods.

Alberta Employment Standards regarding a ninety-day probationary period applies.