Supervisor Snowmaking

Seasonal (Seasonal)
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?**

Resort Perks:

- Free Alterra Mountain Pass for employees; ski or ride for free at 14 Alterra owned destinations
- Alterra Mountain Passes for your family
- Discounts on Blue Mountain Lift tickets.
- Free rentals;
- Staff priced meals &Starbucks treats;
- Staff room rates at all our hotels;Retail savings at Burton, Columbia, North Face, Red Devil, Hillside, and more

**HOURLY RATE**:

- $25.30

**FULL TIME HOURS**
- Must be able to work, days, afternoons and overnight shifts

**WHAT WILL I BE DOING?**

The Snowmaking Supervisor is responsible for on the ground leadership for the production of our winter product. It is a critical position to ensure the very best snow conditions are provided to our guests. During summer months, the incumbent will execute planned projects (terrain and preventative maintenance) capital expansion (new snow guns and pipe) and work with the Slope team to ensure the hill is ready for winter start up.
- Schedule the Snowmaking team; ensures work is completed to standard; edits payroll daily.
- With Manager, creates and updates departmental SOPs
- Manages the performance of employees; prepares and delivers performance evaluations, coaches and mentors
- Ensures all equipment is maintained to ensure proper working order; completes necessary equipment logs and reports; assists in investigations when incidents involving equipment occur
- Works closely with internal departments and external partners (ie TSC) to build and develop partnerships

**WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?**
- Minimum of 2 years' past experience in grooming and/or snowmaking
- Previous leadership experience, preferably a team of outdoor workers in a physically demanding role
- Must hold valid G class drivers' license with satisfactory driver's abstract
- Must have experience operating snowmobiles. Operation on steep slopes an asset.
- Strong understanding of general on-hill operations including snowmaking start up, shut down, locating and setting up snow guns, emergency procedures, etc.
- Knowledge of OHSA and TSSA Regulations
- Strong communication skills; able to explain things clearly and organize information effectively
- Familiarity with Blue Mountain trail systems and procedures is an asset
- Knowledge of excavating and trenching construction methods an asset

**BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW**

Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario's largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay,on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations.Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four-season outdoor destination of the North. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company.

**ALTERRA COMPANY OVERVIEW**

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.