Grooming - Snow Cat Operator - Winter 24/25
Come work with us in Lake Louise. Live, Work, Play surrounded by awe-inspiring views!
The Lake Louise Ski Resort is a world-class ski area nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We are a year-round operation, operating as a ski resort in the winter months and as a wildlife interpretive centre and sightseeing gondola in the summer months.
Whether you want to work indoors or outdoors, no day will ever be the same. As an employee you can expect a great working environment, employee benefits, competitive wages and the experience of a lifetime.
At present some of our Winter Employee Perks include:
- LLSR lift pass (valued at approx. $1,500)
- Reciprocal discounts with other Ski Resorts
- Free group lessons and discounted private lessons through snow school
- Free LLSR recreational opportunities including guided snowshoe tours and tubing
- Free employee transportation from Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore
- Food and Beverage discounts at designated cafeterias and restaurants
- Friend and Family discounted day passes
- Retail, Rental and Repair discounts
- Staff rates at Skoki Backcountry Lodge
- Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate at designated cafeterias when you provide your own reusable mug
- Employee recognition programs
- Long Service Award programs
- Opportunity for educational growth and development
- Optional subsidized staff housing for full-time employees
- Awesome Staff events, activities, and team building events throughout the season
- RRSP matching contribution depending on length of service
- Extended health care plan depending on length of service
- Year-round employees may be eligible for spousal and family passes
- Employee discounts at Lake Louise Ski Area Daycare, eligibility criteria apply
Job Description:
Reporting to the Grooming Supervisor, the ideal candidate will be required to safely operate grooming equipment and carry out tasks that lead to superb skiing and riding products for the guests of the Lake Louise Ski Resort.
Job Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain ski run surfaces through the safe and effective operating of Prinoth Snow cats
- Transport supplies to and from lodges and other locations with boxes and barge trailers
- Clean, lubricate and perform other minor cat repair and maintenance work
- Performing safety/pre-start-up checks on equipment
- Monitoring gauges/equipment at all times
- Report defects, accidents, or damage to equipment
Job Requirements:
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated, can work well in a team as well as independently
- Must be in excellent physical condition, heavy lifting and manual labor may be required
- Knowledge of the Lake Louise Ski Area is an asset
- Commitment to work through until seasons end is preferred
Qualifications:
- Previous grooming experience required
- 2 or more full season grooming experience preferred
- Park and/or winch experience an asset
- Previous experience leading a crew an asset
- Preference will be given to applicants with a Class 5 Alberta Driver's license (or international equivalent); previous Winter driving experience; a driver's abstract and a claims experience letter from a previous insurer stating 3 years claims-free (obtained before commencing)
Work Schedule:
5 days on / 2 days off
Evening and Night shifts
Dress Code:
Maintenance/Outdoor uniform