Groomer – Winter 2024/2025

3 days ago


North Vancouver, Canada Canada West Ski Areas Association Full time

Job Title: Groomer

Location: North Vancouver

Department: Mountain Operations

Reports to: Duty Manager

Role Status: Full time – Seasonal – Hourly

Start Date: November 2024

About Us
As Vancouver’s premier attraction we offer truly rewarding and memorable experiences Our team members get to work in a challenging and cooperative environment where everyone comes together to create memories of a lifetime. We offer a professional atmosphere, fantastic growth opportunities, unlimited outdoor recreation, an inspiring setting, and many unique employee privileges. We are seeking new team members who embody our core values that focuses on people, connection, growth and challenge. We foster a work environment where diversity is valued, quality of life is enhanced, and individual aspirations are fulfilled. Applicants who thrive in a positive atmosphere where service excellence is top priority are encourages to apply.

Job Summary:

As a Free Groomer, you are responsible for the safe operation of the grooming machine as well as the daily grooming operation of the Grouse Mountain downhill runs, terrain parks, road ways, lift ramps, snowshoe trails, sleigh route and other staging areas. Under direct supervision from the Senior Groomers and the Mountain Operations Duty Manager, Free Groomers also assist with special event preparation and work closely with the Snowmaking department to maintain proper snowpack around the hill.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Safe operation of the grooming machines
  • Free Grooming of downhill runs
  • Assisting with grooming and maintaining of four Terrain Parks
  • Road building
  • Lift Ramps
  • Staging and crowd control area building and maintenance
  • Snow removal around all buildings and areas
  • Grooming snowshoe trails
  • Filling out maintenance and operational logs
  • Regular Cleaning and some maintenance of snow cats
  • Special event preparation: i.e. races, snowboard events, snow sculptures
  • Maintaining sleigh route
  • Working closely with snowmaking department to maintain proper snowpack on our runs
  • All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Abilities:

  • Two year’s grooming experience
  • Avid snowboarder or skier
  • Winch Cat experience an asset
  • Previous snowmaking experience is an asset
  • Experience operating heavy duty machinery an asset
  • Must be able to work unsupervised and co-operate with others
  • Must be dependable and able to work in adverse environmental condition

Working Conditions:

Groomers perform some of their duties outdoors and may work in all different kinds of weather conditions.
Hours of operation are weather dependent. Due to the nature of the business, this position requires flexibility in terms of your work schedule. A variety of work schedules may include rotation of shifts, day/evening shifts, graveyard shifts, weekends and statutory holidays.
Shifts require sitting for long periods of time, lifting, twisting, shoveling, and other forms of manual tasks.

Compensation and Benefits

$23.15/hour to $27.08/hour

All positions are eligible for the following benefits and perks:

  • Free Seasonal Access Pass
  • Discounts at the resort’s restaurants, retail, and rental outlets
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Public Transit subsidies
  • Free or discounted lift tickets at many other resorts (winter/summer)
  • Access to free Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Northland Properties friends and family discounts program including hotels, restaurants, and recreation.

Full-time, year-round positions are also eligible for these:

  • Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans
  • RRSP matching plan after 1 year of service
  • Free access passes for dependents

Disclaimer

The prior statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northland Properties is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

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