Terrain Park Groomer

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
- Pass benefits for your family and discounted lift tickets you can share with your friends;
- 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

The Terrain Park Groomer is an advanced level slope grooming position. This position is responsible for slope grooming using groomer vehicles and techniques that are essential to maintaining a skiable terrain at Blue Mountain Resort on time and to the highest standards.

Hourly Rate of $21.81

**WHAT WILL I BE DOING?**
- Groom all runs to a high standard and finish in an appropriate amount of time
- Operate in challenging situations including changing weather/conditions and working around physical structures
- Sometimes but not always utilizing specialized equipment such as winches or renovator features
- Perform pre-shift circle checks and paperwork - post shift duties including housekeeping duties and mandatory paperwork
- Recognize and report equipment issues and property damage
- Work with a GPS system to improve decision making, increase efficiency and utilize when breaking down hills
- Recognize and report or repair potential safety issues including but not limited to lighting, signage, padding and/or poor skiing/ boarding surfaces
- Maintain a good working relationship and open communication with Snowmaking, Slope Maintenance, Patrol, Lifts, Terrain Park, Events and other on-hill staff
- Assist in training of new staff and ability to back-up Team Lead on Groomer Duty

**WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?**
- Able to work independently as well as within a team environment
- 3 plus years grooming experience
- Previous experience with heavy equipment an asset
- Mechanical skills an asset
- Knowledge of Resort winter terrain an asset
- Valid G license in good standing

**BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW**
Blue Mountain, Ontario’s largest mountain resort is nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Blue Mountain has become the four-season destination of the North, visited by more than 1.5 million guests a year. Winter at the resort boasts 43 ski and snowboard trails enhanced by a world-class snowmaking system. Summer months offer the largest downhill mountain biking facility in Ontario, Monterra Golf course, Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster, Cascade Putting Course, Timber Challenge Ropes Course, Wind Rider Triple Zips and a private beach property among other seasonal attractions. Year-round the resort attracts visitors to more than 1,000 luxury accommodation units and 45 unique concept restaurants, bars and retail stores in our pedestrian Village. 53,000 square feet of state

**ALTERRA COMPANY OVERVIEW**

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of 15 iconic year-round destinations, including the world’s largest heli-ski operation, offering the Ikon Pass, the new standard in season passes. The company owns and operates a range of recreation, hospitality, real estate development, food and beverage, retail and service businesses. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with destinations across the continent, Alterra Mountain Company is rooted in the spirit of the mountains and united by a passion for outdoor adventure. Alterra Mountain Company’s family of diverse playgrounds spans six U.S. states and three Canadian provinces: Steamboat and Winter Park Resort in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain and Big Bear Mountain Resort in California; Stratton and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec, Blue Mountain in Ontario; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures in British Columbia. Also included in the portfolio is Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada. Alterra Mountain Company honors each destination’s unique character and authenticity and celebrates the legendary adventures and enduring memories they bring to everyone.
- Blue Mountain Resort is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and inclusiveness across the organization. We believe in equal opportunity and it is our priority to ensure a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted for a position, please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the selection process. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially._