Snowmaking Supervisor (6-month contract)

Sun Peaks Resort, located in British Columbia, is looking for a skilled Snowmaking Supervisor to join us on a 6-month contractual basis to ensure that guests enjoy excellent snow conditions. As a top-tier destination for winter sports enthusiasts, Sun Peaks offers ample opportunities for outdoor adventure and professional growth. If you are a seasoned snowmaking professional who is passionate about winter sports, apply for the Snowmaking Supervisor position at Sun Peaks. You'll get to enjoy a fulfilling career amidst the stunning beauty of British Columbia's wilderness. Apply now and work, live, and play where you belong. Compensation Information: $28.76 per hour Physical Requirement: Heavy; work activities involve handling loads up to 35kg; both indoor and outdoor setting. This job position requires physical presence at the designated location. The Perks And Benefits You’ll Get To Enjoy Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes Initial entitlement to three weeks of paid vacation Benefits plan and additional wellness components, including Health Spending Account and EFAP Participation in our RRSP and matching DPSP programs Company supported training and professional development opportunities Dining discounts within our hotel & Resort-owned outlets Retail discounts in our Resort-owned outlets Friends and family rates at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas & hotels Eligibility for our ‘Pay for Performance’ incentive bonus program (after qualifying period), awarded to top performers Skills You Bring With You 5 or more seasons of snowmaking experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role. Extensive knowledge of Fan Type Snow guns and the operation and maintenance of such. Understand gravity feed and booster pump water systems. Have strong planning, time management, and supervisory skills. Able to work shift work and odd hours with overtime when required. Strong skier/boarder; able to competently ski on Intermediate Designated trails. Primary Responsibilities Maintain the snowmaking system, including guns, pumps, hydrants, valves, and associated equipment. Work with the Snowmaking Manager. Maintain accurate, timely, and up to date records of inventory, maintenance, repairs, operational logs, water use, snowmaking production, labor, and employee training, special project tracking (OSV) and weekly safety meetings. Undertake all accident/incident investigations and associated paperwork in this department within the required timeline. Utility crew supervision. Jobs may include but are not limited to: snow fencing set up and maintenance, run signage, and improvements), erosion control, winter multi use trails layout and maintenance, Nordic ski trail maintenance, etc. To assist other departments when required. Why join us? We are Canada’s second-largest ski area and a passionate team committed to providing the finest mountain resort experience to our guests. Our people are at the heart of what we do, making a difference to our guests and our workplace every single day. That’s why we invest in the employee experience; to ensure everyone can be at their best and live our values. No matter who you are, or your career journey to date, once you join the team at Sun Peaks, you’ll get to feel part of our special community right away. You and your wellbeing matter to us; you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and learn, as well as enjoy everything our beautiful mountain resort has to offer. In return, we expect you to be passionate about working together to create special memories for our guests, while taking care of our precious environment for others to enjoy into the future. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Secwépemc People. Apply Now (copy & paste the link into a new browser): https://sunpeaks.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/ba4827e9-2d09-1faa-f3f7-712254cb406b/apply?source=3791429-CS-58771

Oversee the maintenance and operation of the snowmaking system, including guns, pumps, and hydrants. Supervise the utility crew and maintain detailed operational logs, safety records, and inventory tracking.

Requires at least 5 seasons of snowmaking experience with 2 years in a supervisory role and technical knowledge of fan guns and water systems. Candidates must be competent intermediate skiers or boarders and capable of heavy physical labor up to 35kg.

• Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes • Paid vacation • Health Spending Account • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) • RRSP and matching DPSP programs • Company supported training and professional development • Dining discounts • Retail discounts • Friends and family hotel rates • Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas & hotels • Pay for Performance incentive bonus program

• Time managementPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Snowmaking
• Supervision
• Fan Type Snow guns
• Gravity feed water systems
• Booster pump water systems
• Planning
• Time management
• Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Inventory management
• Incident investigation
• Equipment maintenance

• Sports & Recreation
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Security & Safety

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Feb 15, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available