Lift Operator

You Will Assist with ticket validation and line management, direct guests appropriately, and assist with loading ski/snowboard equipment. Assist guests getting on lifts through friendly guidance and instruction. Perform inspection and documentation of pre-operational and operational checks. Provide an orderly and pleasant environment for our guests by “Owning Your Zone”. General outdoor housekeeping duties, including shoveling snow, maintaining ramps and other duties. Demonstrate a commitment to exceeding guests’ expectations on a daily basis. Direct traffic and provide assistance to guests (special events, conditions, and building locations). Ensure signs, ropes, gates and pylons are in place and maintained for guest and staff safety. Safely understand and execute all emergency procedures. Act as a “Resort Ambassador” to guests by being familiar with various resort products and services. Comply with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program. Work extended & flexible shifts, including weekends, holidays and occasionally evenings, in extreme weather conditions on resort. You Have Previous experience in customer service and an outdoor role. A friendly and engaging personality, with strong problem-solving skills. Intermediate to advanced skiing or snowboarding ability. A proven track record of working safely in a team environment. The physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs, turn safely, stand for extended periods, and assist adults and children on and off chairlift and/or assist guests with loading ski/snowboard equipment. A mechanical aptitude or familiarity with chairlifts or similar equipment (an asset). We Offer Competitive Wage: $19.77 per hour. Mountain Access Perks: Complimentary RCR staff pass with full mountain access, reciprocal resort tickets, and discounted friends & family lift tickets. Staff Discounts: Save on food & beverage, rentals, retail, and hotel accommodations. Employee Events & Recognition: Enjoy year-round staff events and get recognized through our employee awards program. A Great Team: Work alongside a passionate and fun team who love to share the RCR mountain experience. Interested? Please apply with your resume. We regret that only those applicants eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship may be considered for seasonal roles. We are an equal opportunity employer and look forward to hearing from all qualified applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest in Kicking Horse Mountain Resort; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Assist guests with lift loading, ticket validation, and line management while ensuring a safe and pleasant environment. Perform operational checks, outdoor housekeeping, and act as a resort ambassador to enhance the guest experience.

Requires previous customer service experience, intermediate to advanced skiing or snowboarding ability, and the physical capacity to lift 30 lbs. Candidates must be able to work flexible shifts in extreme weather conditions and possess strong problem-solving skills.

• Complimentary RCR staff pass • Reciprocal resort tickets • Discounted friends & family lift tickets • Food & beverage discounts • Rental discounts • Retail discounts • Hotel accommodation discounts • Employee events • Employee awards program

• Customer servicePreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Safety CompliancePreferred
• Physical staminaPreferred
• Guest RelationsPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer Service
• Line Management
• Ticket Validation
• Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Safety Compliance
• Emergency Procedures
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Physical Stamina
• Guest Relations

• Sports & Recreation
• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support
• Security & Safety

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Oct 1, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable