Do you want to be part of the best Operations team on the Escarpement?

The Snowmaker is responsible for working as part of a team to open and maintain skiing terrain with the best possible snow that can be created. The Snowmaker must have a valid Ontario driver’s license.

Seasonal position from on or about November 1st to earlier of the end of the snowmaking season or February 15th. To be available on an on-call basis for start-ups during cold temperatures.

Responsibilities

- Be available to work 12-hour shifts on weekdays, weekends and holidays – day/night shifts. At times due to changing weather conditions, this will be on-call work and as such, the Club requires contact telephone numbers.

- Must be capable of lifting, pulling, and walking on uneven and slippery terrain.

- Operate various high-pressure air and water equipment in a safe, cautious and responsible manner, as per training and Club procedures/practices.

- Responsible for producing high quality snow through the use of air/water equipment. Must remain alert to changing weather conditions, e.g. temperature and wind or other weather.

- Attach hoses from snow equipment to nozzles of aboveground outlets for underground compressed air and water pipelines.

- Turn outlet valves to adjust compressed air and water mixture to obtain desired snow spray. Set and re-set snow guns (ground and tower guns).

- Reposition on-hill equipment periodically to direct snowfall to other sections of trail, or close valves to shut off equipment when snow coverage is completed.

- Return defective or frozen snow equipment to shop for repair or thawing, using snowmobile. Tag out/lockout as required.

- Operate various types of motorized equipment on and off the hill (snowmobiles and utility vehicles – subject to authorization by your Supervisor).

- Responsible for completing daily circle check logs when operating Club equipment, i.e. snowmobiles, utility vehicles, etc.

- Perform other maintenance duties as required.

- Responsible for completing various snowmaking systems logs accurately, neatly and in the prescribed manner.

- Notify your supervisor immediately of any unsafe, unusual, or abnormal situations or incidents in your work area or elsewhere at the Club.

- Work closely with and assist other departments such as Grooming, Ski Patrol, Hill Marshall, and Lift Operations.

- Always be aware of the safety of members, guests, snowmaking team members and other employees.

Qualifications

- High School diploma or vocational training

- Snowmaking equipment experience would be an asset

- Valid Ontario Driver’s License with a clean abstract

- Familiar with using PCL and VFD’s

- Ability to operate heavy equipment would be an asset

- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and must be physically fit and be able to perform in physically demanding activities

- Must be comfortable working from heights e.g. ladders on roofs

- Flexible, adaptable and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities

- Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills

- Possess professional maturity and impeccable integrity

- Must be able to work alone without direct supervision

- Must be able to work in all types of weather e.g., cold, ice, snow, heat, rain, wind

Pay will be based on experience.

Osler Bluff Ski Club values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Club and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

We welcome all resumes. If you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department. We will work with you to provide a positive recruitment experience in a confidential manner.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

Salary: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• COLLINGWOOD, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

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