Do you love exploring and playing in the outdoors, making new friends, hanging around the campfire, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, snowboarding, skiing, and snowshoeing? Well we have that, and more. Manning Park Resort is a year-round resort located between Hope and Princeton, BC. If you are ready to leave the hustle and bustle of city life, and enjoy outdoor fun and adventure, this is a great place to work. Staff housing is available, so your dream of living in the mountains is part of your adventure at Manning Park Resort.
We are presently searching for our next great team member as a Snow Groomer to join our Alpine Operations team. If you can provide our guests with an amazing experience, combined with working as an energetic part of our resort, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities include: (but not limited to)
- Safe and efficient operation of snow grooming equipment, including a variety of snow cats and attachments, grading equipment and other heavy machinery.
- Ensure grooming provides an excellent experience for guests
- Maintain and operate equipment according to company standards
- Keep workspace clean and organized
- Assist in maintaining and cleaning of all snow grooming equipment and related machinery
- Identify and report all maintenance requirements in a timely fashion
- Assist in repairs and scheduled maintenance of equipment as required
- Identify any maintenance or operational issues on runs and report to management
- Other tasks as required
Job Requirements / Qualifications:
- A valid class 5 or equivalent driver’s license is a must
- Previous equipment operating experience
- Previous experience with snow grooming machinery an asset
- To be able to follow directions while unsupervised
- Ability to work late and overnight
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Strong problem-solving skills
- OFA Lv3 is considered an asset.
- Ski/Snowboard experience an asset
- Ability to perform manual tasks such as lifting, shoveling, and moving over 40lbs
- Chainsaw experience an asset
- Grooming being weather dependent, Flexibility regarding shifts & schedule
This is a Seasonal Position so you must be able to commit to the role for the full Winter Season (November-April).
Benefits:
- Free Rent - Biweekly Utilities of $170 (Including water, hydro, waste & heat)
- Free Wi-Fi and Calls within Canada & USA
- Free Seasonal Activities Pass (Alpine & Nordic in Winter, Boathouse in Summer)
- Free Rentals & Lessons (Alpine & Nordic in Winter, Boathouse in Summer)
- Monthly onsite Medical & Wellness Services
- Regular Grocery Pick Up Service
- Food & Retail Discounts in our Country Store, Pinewoods Restaurant, Bears Den Pub & Daylodge
Be Your Natural Self!
Being your natural self means that you are constantly engaged and empowered to instill change and positivity in the work environment whilst being proud of who you are! We are constantly striving to build and nourish a culture where inclusivity and tolerance are not just the norm, but are the elements which serve as our strength and identity. Being your Natural self means you love everything about the outdoors and are committed to helping preserve the beauty of the land we are on. In caring for our environment and for the natural beauty of Manning Park Resort, we are equally committed to paving the way in building an inclusive environment for everyone and are actively encouraging applicants with differing backgrounds, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs. No regard shall be given to an applicant’s race, religion, skin colour, sexual orientation, and political belief. Applications are reviewed based on merit, bondability, and experience.
