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Snowmaking Team Lead

Operate and maintain snowmaking equipment, including pumps and snow guns, while keeping detailed operational logs. Perform light maintenance, snow farming, and ensure the safety of the mountain terrain.

  • On-site
  • Golden, BC
  • Posted Sep 2, 2026
  • Apply by Oct 2, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

You Will Operate snowmaking and related equipment safely and responsibly. Maintain a daily snowmaking log and perform pre- and post-operation checks. Conduct daily light maintenance on equipment, including topping up fluids, cleaning, greasing, and fueling as needed. Layout, connect, charge, discharge, disconnect, thaw, and drain hoses during setup and teardown. Activate and deactivate the snowmaking pump as required. Recognize and report potential hazards or unusual situations (e.g., noises, poor production quality) to the appropriate managers or teams, and assist in emergency situations. Assist maintenance staff and perform other general duties as assigned. Perform snow removal, snow farming, and snow fencing. Monitor and adjust snow guns as required. Participate in performance management and continuous improvement efforts. You Have Mechanical aptitude and an understanding of basic operations and equipment maintenance. A basic understanding of mountain resort maintenance and ski/snowboarding terrain needs. Previous experience with snowmaking or terrain building. A strong commitment to safety. Excellent attention to detail, communication, teamwork and cooperation skills. The flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings and night shifts. The physical capability to operate and maintain equipment. The ability to work in isolated areas and tolerate brief exposure to extreme weather conditions, including snow, wind, and cold. Comfort working with high voltage and high-water pressure. We Offer Competitive Wage: $19.77 - $21.12 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.

What you’ll do

Operate and maintain snowmaking equipment, including pumps and snow guns, while keeping detailed operational logs. Perform light maintenance, snow farming, and ensure the safety of the mountain terrain.

Requirements

Requires mechanical aptitude and previous experience in snowmaking or terrain building. Candidates must be physically capable of working in extreme weather conditions and flexible with night shifts.

Benefits

• Complimentary RCR staff pass with full mountain access • Reciprocal resort tickets • Discounted friends & family lift tickets • Staff discounts on food & beverage • Staff discounts on rentals • Staff discounts on retail • Staff discounts on hotel accommodations

Listed skills

  • TeamworkPreferred
  • Safety CompliancePreferred
  • CommunicationPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Snowmaking Operations
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Safety Compliance
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Terrain Building
  • Snow Removal
  • High Voltage Safety
  • High Water Pressure Handling

Job areas

  • Sports & Recreation
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  • Security & Safety

Additional details

Minimum experience
2+ years
Apply by
Oct 2, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Not Applicable