Lead Snowmaker

Reports To
Grooming/Snowmaking Supervisor
Position Overview
The Lead Snowmaker works as part of the Grooming/Snowmaking team. He/She is responsible for assisting in the smooth running of the overall snow making operation. They must assist in training and overseeing staff as well as maintaining proper working order of snow guns and equipment. They may at times also be required to assist elsewhere on the mountain in other departments.

The incumbent should expect to be working outside in any, all and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
This is a full-time seasonal role, 4 days out of 7 per week.

Alberta Employment Standards regarding probationary periods apply.

Qualifications
• Intermediate level (or better) skier/snowboarder
• Capable of working outside, at times in severe weather
• Ski Industry experience
• Mechanical background
• Previous snowmaking experience
• Physically fit
• Must be able to work flexible shifts
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Previous knowledge of/experience in all aspects of snowmaking operations, including (but not limited to) pump house start up and operation, pump house shutdown, setup and operation of all snow guns
• Pump and motor maintenance experience (i.e. greasing, oil changes, etc.)
• Snow gun maintenance experience (i.e. oil changes, nozzle replacement, etc.)
• Ability to train new snowmakers in snowmaking operations and snowmobile operations
• Working knowledge of pumps, plumbing, compressors, etc.
• Familiar with Marmot Basin’s snowmaking terrain, coverage requirements, etc.
• Knowledge of Parks Canada best management practices as they pertain to snowmaking
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve snowmaking issues independently as they arise
• Previous snowcat operating experience.

Core Competencies
• Professional deportment with excellent customer service skills: experience dealing with all on- hill patrons
• Cheerful, outgoing personality; demonstrated temperament and disposition for stressful situations.
• Strong team member able to take direction
• Motivated and observant; able to perceive needed tasks and complete them without direction
• Self-aware; able to identify strengths and gaps in own abilities and training
• Able to use taught skills and previous experience to problem solve
• Recreational mountain pursuits, such as rock climbing, and ski touring, are considered assets.

Job Duties/Responsibilities
• Oversee daily activities of the snowmaking crew and snowmaking operations
• Supervise trail crew activities between snowmaking shifts
• Complete daily checks, maintain proper working order of snow guns
• Assist the Grooming/Snowmaking Supervisor in all aspects of maintenance as it pertains to snowmaking
• Train new snow making staff
• Adherence to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the “Grooming/Snowmaking Training Manual”
• Work in a safe efficient manner; point out any safety concerns that may create an unsafe situation
• Assist in all emergency situations
• Assist other departments as needed; other duties as assigned.

Supplementary
• Respect and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the “Corporate Policies”, “Employee Handbook” and “Snowmaking Training Manual”
• Understand and adhere to Ski Marmot Basin’s “Harassment Policy” and the company’s “Privacy Policy”.