We are excited to offer an opportunity for the role of Alpine Shop Summer Helper. This is a good entry level position for those wanting to build experience and qualifications for a trade or other career in the ski industry. This position provides a valuable learning experience for individuals eager to develop their skills in equipment maintenance by ensuring equipment is safe, efficient, and ready for peak operation. If this sounds like the role for you, apply today!

Compensation Information: $20.45 per hour

Physical Requirement: Medium; work activities involve handling loads up to 20kg; both in an indoor & outdoor environment.

This job position requires physical presence at the designated location.

The perks and benefits you’ll get to enjoy:

• Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes (varies by position)
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Dining discounts within our hotel & Resort-owned outlets
• Retail discounts in our Resort-owned outlets
• Friends and family rates at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
• Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas & hotels

Skills you bring with you:

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License - drivers abstract required.
• Able to operate snowmobiles, ATV’s and 4x4 trucks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Good communication skills, self-motivated, dependable, timely, and able to work well with others.
• Mechanical Repair shop experience is considered an asset.
• Able to work in all weather conditions, both inside the workshop and outdoors.
• Mechanical aptitude; use of pneumatic and electric hand tools required.
• Must be able to maintain a calm, effective, and friendly manner under periods of stress.
• Strong desire to develop a career in the ski industry. This is a good entry level position for those wanting to build experience and qualifications for a trade or other career in the ski industry.
• Minimum age requirement: 18 years old.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performing all duties assigned by the Alpine Shop Manager, Supervisor, or Technicians.
• Working safely around rotating equipment in a safe and responsible manner and following lock-out procedures as required.
• Assist in ensuring all Snow Grooming Machines are maintained according to manufacturers’ recommendations, under direct supervision of a Journeyman technician.
• Perform manual labor tasks such as, but not limited to: Track belting replacement, pressure washing, cutting and grinding, sweeping, shoveling, etc.
• Work safely and follow safety procedures when working in the workshop.
• Assist technicians with all aspects of department equipment maintenance.
• Extend the highest degree of courtesy and respect in dealing with SPRLLP Management, staff, co-workers, and guests always.
• Always maintain professional and credible representation of the department.
• Accept and follow the direction of any SPRLLP supervisor or manager, as requested.
• Strive to help keep work areas, shops, lunchrooms, trucks, and equipment clean and organized.
• Keep track of work performed and ensure it is recorded, as required.

Why join us?

We are Canada’s second-largest ski area and a passionate team committed to providing the finest mountain resort experience to our guests.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, making a difference to our guests and our workplace every single day. That’s why we invest in the employee experience; to ensure everyone can be at their best and live our values.

No matter who you are, or your career journey to date, once you join the team at Sun Peaks, you’ll get to feel part of our special community right away. You and your wellbeing matter to us; you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and learn, as well as enjoy everything our beautiful mountain resort has to offer. In return, we expect you to be passionate about working together to create special memories for our guests, while taking care of our precious environment for others to enjoy into the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Secwépemc People.

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