Snowmaker - 2026/27 Season

Job summary

Snowmakers are responsible for operating and maintaining snowmaking equipment including pumps, hoses, and snow guns to cover slopes. They also document production rates, communicate via radio, and ensure a safe working environment.

Job details

Position Type: Seasonal Contract - 8 Weeks Hours of Work: Variable - Monday through Sunday - 12:00pm-8:30pm, 4:00pm-12:30am, 8:00pm-4:30am, 12:00am-8:30am, and 4:00am-12:30pm shifts available – Holidays, as required Location: Orono, Ontario Reporting to: Outdoor Operations Manager Start Date: Early December 2026 At Brimacombe ski area we don’t just offer skiing and snowboarding, we offer a place for all ages to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and create memorable family experiences! We are currently seeking outgoing, customer-focused team members to help us turn everyday visits into wonderful winter memories. As part of our Outdoor Operations team, Snowmakers will take a key role (along with Mother Nature) in covering our slopes and helping us create unforgettable customer experiences. As a member of the Brimacombe staff, you will also help us in defining the culture of our team. Key Responsibilities: Making snow! This involves using water, pumps, snow guns, hoses, air compressors and more, as well as regularly checking, adjusting, relocating and maintaining the equipment for optimal quality and efficiency Documenting production rates and conditions Operating snowmobiles and all-terrain utility vehicles Charlie-Tango-Alpha-Foxtrot – using radios for communication Ensuring and maintaining a safe working environment Working in the great outdoors! Ready to take on any challenge or help other team members when needed Qualifications: 18 years of age or older Ability to stand/work a full shift outside in all weather conditions Strong communication and time management skills Self-motivated and dependable, as well as able to work well with others Attention to detail Able to operate snowmobiles and all-terrain utility vehicles Class G Driver's License Basic computer literacy Basic mechanical skill set Ability to lift 50-100 lbs of equipment Familiarity with pumps, air compressors and other equipment used in snowmaking, preferred To Apply: Please complete an electronic application by clicking the APPLY button associated with the posting. We are currently not taking applications in-person. Hiring Timeline Interviews will be scheduled upon receipt of qualified applications and will conducted via a virtual platform. We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Job posting will remain open until all positions are filled. Intermittent paid training will be scheduled mid to late November. Regular hours will begin early December, dependant on weather. Brimacombe is an equal and fair employer. Brimacombe is committed to an environment that is barrier free; if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Information provided in all applications for employment is treated confidentially and pursuant to Brimacombe's privacy policy. By submitting an application you certify that the statements made by you are true and complete to best of your knowledge. You acknowledge that any misrepresentation made by you in connection with your application will be sufficient cause for rejection of your application or, if hired, for termination. You authorize investigation of all statements contained in your application and release from liability any person or company furnishing such information.

What you’ll do

Snowmakers are responsible for operating and maintaining snowmaking equipment including pumps, hoses, and snow guns to cover slopes. They also document production rates, communicate via radio, and ensure a safe working environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions while lifting 50-100 lbs. A Class G Driver's License and basic mechanical skills are required for this role.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Heavy Lifting · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Snowmaking
• Equipment maintenance
• Snowmobile operation
• All-terrain vehicle operation
• Communication
• Time management
• Mechanical skills
• Computer literacy
• Safety compliance
• Heavy lifting
• Lifting Ability
• Valid Driver's License
• Self-Motivation
• Customer Service
• Computer Literacy
• Operations Management
• Operations
• Water Pumps
• Time Management
• Detail Oriented

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