Why join us?

Known as one of the most stunning alpine settings in the Canadian Rockies, and ranked the #1 day hike in Canada by Lonely Planet, Sunshine Meadows offers visitors unparalleled views. As spring turns into summer the meadows are in full bloom and painted with colourful wildflowers, setting off jaw-dropping views of surrounding peaks, including Mt. Assiniboine, “the Matterhorn of the Canadian Rockies".

What’s in it for you?

• A ridiculously cool life experience
• A plethora of lively staff events all season long
• A chance to enjoy the alpine vistas

What can you expect?

The Vehicle Maintenance Journeyman HET provides an outstanding experience for guests via the safe, efficient, dependable operation and maintenance of the powered equipment fleet e.g., snowcats, snowmobiles, light passenger and commercial vehicles, off/on highway vehicles, heavy equipment, generators. Journeymen are focused on safety, efficiency, and being approachable and courteous. The Vehicle Maintenance HET Journeyman reports to the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor or designate, liaising frequently with external contractors, and most operations and maintenance departments.

This job might be right for you if you think you would really enjoy:

Lead/assist in all maintenance duties while always maintaining and contributing to a safe and efficient work site e.g., operating equipment, inspections, troubleshooting, disassembly, assembly, and cleaning of equipment and worksites.

Administrative and Reporting Responsibilities:

• Completing documentation e.g., daily checks, assigned logs, daily reports, requisition parts/materials, worksite inspections, work orders/PM records, safe work plans.
• Communicating unusual operating conditions e.g., mechanical, operational, environmental.
• Communicating and adhering to company initiatives, policies, relevant legislation, manufacturer guidelines e.g., OHS, Traffic Safety Act, National Parks Act, regulations, and codes.
• Timely and accurate reporting of all incidents and deficiencies to appropriate departments/personnel.

Other duties may be requested and assigned from time to time.

And you have:

• Heavy Equipment Technician ticket or equivalent.
• CVIP certification is an asset.
• Valid and clear class 5 Alberta vehicle operator’s license. Assets- class 2 or 3 license, Q/S endorsements.
• Mechanically inclined and own a basic set of tools appropriate for the position.
• Must be positive, mature, and friendly attitude along with being neat, alert, punctual and dependable.
• Willing/able to perform all duties or departmental tasks.
• Prepared to work flexible schedules e.g., weekends, holidays, nights, extended hours.
• Prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions e.g., appropriate footwear, layers, gloves.
• Calm under pressure and patient.
• Effectively communicate in English, both written and verbally and in a confidential capacity.
• Maintain professional conduct when acting as a company representative on or off duty, and online.
• Effectively provide training, support, and assistance to coworkers.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products e.g., Excel, Word.

Additional considerations:

• Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.
• Requires standing/walking for long periods of time, trunk rotation, frequent lifting, pushing/pulling of equipment, parts, and tools (up to 45 kg), kneeling, crouching. Routinely climb inclined stairs or similar up to 5m or occasionally climb ladders up to 6m, hike and move around in an alpine environment.
• This role maintains/operates machinery, vehicles, and works around moving equipment.
• This role maintains and operates hand/powered tools/equipment e.g., wrenches, testing equipment, hoists
• Candidates may be required to provide their own transportation to the resort base.
• Candidates are required to provide and maintain CSA approved safety footwear.
• Required uniform pieces (liner, jacket, pants, toque/hat, collared shirt, polo) are provided.
• This role has potential exposure to industrial chemicals e.g., solvents, oils, grease, fuels.

This role is subject to all terms and conditions of the Sunshine Village Employee Handbook, Policy Manual, and the Alberta Employment Standards Code.

No Accommodations provided with this role

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Sunshine Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity within our workplace.