Why join us?

We work and play in Canada’s most beautiful playground, Banff National Park, and you can too. Sunshine Village is the premier ski resort in Western Canada. If you want to be part of making our guests’ ski experience unforgettable and think a winter season skiing and riding on the best powder in the Rockies would be great too, then read on for more information...

Description

Trail Crew Forepersons work to provide a safe experience for guests by managing terrain, using the accumulation and distribution of natural snowfall at the resort. Forepersons are focused on safety and effective communication to maintain a positive, efficient work environment. Trail Crew Forepersons participate in all matters of slope preparation, public safety, and emergency response within their training and abilities. Trail Crew Forepersons work under the direction of the Trail Crew Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor, the Senior Slopes Supervisor, and alongside all the Mountain Operations departments.

Essential Functions

• Overseeing the Trail Crew employees, while undertaking physically demanding and challenging task work safely across all terrain at the resort and reporting back on job status and completion.
• Morning run checks, along with constant monitoring and maintaining of runs, trail signs, equipment, reporting and addressing deficiencies.
• Communicating effectively via radio.
• Traveling with equipment and loads up to 30 lbs, skiing with a toboggan and with a backpack.
• Skiing and hiking professionally, remaining focused on the task at hand while traveling all terrain.
• Additional responsibilities related to training crew members, events (set up, take down, ongoing support), slope and terrain maintenance, public safety (limited scope emergency response, monitoring avalanche closures), ski area speed control, and proficiency in lift and self-evacuation procedures.
• Timely and accurate reporting of all incidents and deficiencies to appropriate personnel.
• Other duties may be requested and assigned from time to time.

Experience/Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years in a mountainous environment, with advanced skiing skills.
• Standard First Aid.
• Familiar with the ski area, its boundaries, and our affiliation and responsibilities.
• Prepared to work flexible schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
• Calm under pressure and patient.
• Communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Providing your own ASTM-compliant helmet and ski equipment for work, which must be in good operating condition, meet company requirements, and will be tested.
• Maintain professional conduct when in uniform on or off-duty.
• Effectively provide support and assistance to coworkers.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings, training, and company initiatives.
• Adherence to all company policies, and procedures concerning public safety and access.
• Must be neat, punctual, and dependable.

Additional Considerations

• Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.
• This position requires the ability to stand and ski for long periods of time, constant trunk rotation, frequent lifting of equipment (up to 20 kg), shoveling, skiing with a backpack, balancing and skiing with heavier loads.
• Required to ski with a loaded toboggan.
• This role operates equipment and hand tools. Trail Crew works in a remote, alpine environment, and at times independently.
• Required outdoor uniform pieces and avalanche equipment (shovel, probe, transceiver) are provided.

This role is subject to the Sunshine Employee Handbook, HR Policy Manual, and the Employment Standards Code

The Perks:

• FREE - Your staff pass is your ticket to ride Sunshine!
• Ski & Ride – Free days & discounts at ski resorts across Canada
• Staff Events – Staff parties, BBQs, spring night skiing, dog sledding & more
• Career – Recognition programs & career development opportunities
• Wellness – Discounted fitness passes, yoga, onsite support & professional support
• Onsite discounts – Food & beverage, retail, & hotel stays
• Exclusive deals – Brand-named gear & local businesses
• And much, much more!

Can’t wait to get started? Great, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

Click the Apply Online button below tell us why you’re the next awesome member of our team. Remember, we’re looking for people who will wow our guests, so start now and wow us.