Snowfarmer General Labourer

Reports To
Snowfarming Lead Hand

Position Overview
Snowfarmer - General Labourers work as part of the Safety Operations team. They are responsible for setting up and maintaining all Snowfarming fences and apparatus, performing trail maintenance, aiding with hazard marking, transport and pack first aid equipment and performing any general labour as required. They are to report any issues to the Snowfarming Lead Hand or a safety operations supervisor. They must ensure that all daily Snowfarming duties are being completed efficiently and work is documented.

The incumbent should expect to be working outside all day, every day, sometimes in adverse or extreme weather conditions.

Employees in this position are responsible for providing the following tools: Skis/snowboard, ski/snowboard boots, appropriate clothing layers for the weather, black ski pants as well as other sundry items.

This is a full-time seasonal role (October to May), 5 days out of 7 per week. Shifts are 9 hours, inclusive of a 1-hour unpaid lunch. The incumbent must be available to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays. Please note that you may not receive full-time hours at the beginning/end of season and during other slow periods. Alberta Employment Standards regarding probationary periods apply.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Build, setup, take down, move, and maintain snow fences, log the same
• Ski/snowboard to access work sites
• Work through extended periods of physically demanding conditions
• Perform shoveling and other trail maintenance
• Enforce the “Alpine Responsibility Code”, slow riding zones, area closures
• Identify and address safety concerns pertaining to staff and guests
• Assist in emergency situations, including; Lift evacuation, avalanche rescue response, first aid, fire, etc.
• On-slope risk management: identify and mitigate hazards on hill (run checks, hazard marking)
• Assist other departments as required or perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor
• Respect and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the “Corporate Policies”, “Employee Handbook” and “Safety Operations Training Manual”
• Understand and adhere to Ski Marmot Basin’s “Harassment Policy” and the company’s “Privacy Policy”
• Ensure all work-related activities follow “Alberta Occupational Health and Safety” legislation as it relates to the job.
• Report any damage to vehicle to the Vehicle Maintenance supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor(s)

Qualifications

• Complete both safety operations ski skills assessments
• Physically fit able to preform strenuous manual labour
• First Aid course/training preferred
• Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 or equivalent CAA accreditation (preferred)
• Valid Alberta class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.

Performance Requirement:
• Demonstrated strong skiing/snowboarding ability in all mountain and snow conditions in “Advanced/Most difficult” and “Expert/Extreme” terrain
• Physically fit and able to ski with heavy loads (25+ kg). Has proven physical ability to perform all Grade 1 Ski Patroller tasks
• Has gained familiarity with all section of Marmot Basin’s Safety Operations Training Manual, policies, SOP’s and first aid algorithms.
• Build, setup, take down, move, and maintain snow fences, log the same
• Work through extended periods of physically demanding conditions
• Work in a safe and efficient manner and complete tasks as assigned
• Perform shoveling and other trail maintenance properly and in a timely manner
• Enforce the “Alpine Responsibility Code”, slow riding zones, area closures
• Identify and address safety concerns pertaining to staff and guests
• Assist in emergency situations to the level of training, including; Lift evacuation, avalanche rescue response, first aid, fire, etc.
• On-slope risk management: identify and mitigate hazards on hill (run checks, hazard marking)
• Has been trained to ride with an unloaded rescue toboggan, load and unload it from the lifts and repack it.
• Knows the names and locations of all first aid equipment. Can take it to scene, when directed aid in packaging the patient and can repack any piece of first aid equipment.
• Learn all sweeps in the Eagles Ridge and Caribou Ridge Areas.
• Become familiar and proficient with Marmot Basin radio protocol
• Become familiar with the Avalanche Rescue Plan and your role in it.
• Become familiar with transceiver and other AvSar tool use
• Review and sign off on the Safety Operations Hazard Assessment and all training documents
• Workplace hazardous materials training (WHMIS)
• Report any damages or issues with company vehicles to