Snowfarming General Labourer

Snowfarming General Labourers work as part of the Safety Operations team. They are responsible for setting up and maintaining all Snowfarming fences and apparatus, performing trail maintenance, aiding with hazard marking and performing any general labour as required. They are to report any issues to the Snowfarming Lead Hand. They must ensure that all daily Snowfarming duties are being completed efficiently and work is documented.

The incumbent should expect to be working outside all day, every day, sometimes in adverse or extreme weather conditions.

Employees in this position are responsible for providing the following tools: Skis/snowboard, ski/snowboard boots, appropriate clothing layers for the weather, black ski pants as well as other sundry items. 

This is a full-time seasonal role (October to May), 5 days out of 7 per week. Shifts are 9 hours, inclusive of a 1-hour unpaid lunch. The incumbent must be available to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays. Please note that you may not receive full-time hours at the beginning/end of season and during other slow periods.

Alberta Employment Standards regarding probationary periods apply.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Build, setup, take down, move, and maintain snow fences, log the same
• Ski/snowboard to access work sites
• Work through extended periods of physically demanding conditions
• Perform shoveling and other trail maintenance
• Enforce the “Alpine Responsibility Code”, slow riding zones, area closures
• Identify and address safety concerns pertaining to staff and guests
• Assist in emergency situations, including; Lift evacuation, avalanche rescue response, first aid, fire, etc.
• On-slope risk management: identify and mitigate hazards on hill (run checks, hazard marking)
• Assist other departments as required or perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Supplementary

• Respect and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the “Corporate Policies”, “Employee Handbook” and “Safety Operations Training Manual”
• Understand and adhere to Ski Marmot Basin’s “Harassment Policy” and the company’s “Privacy Policy”
• Ensure all work-related activities follow “Alberta Occupational Health and Safety” legislation as it relates to the job.