Coordinator, Snowmaking Operations

Conservation Halton was created to protect, restore and manage the natural resources in our watershed but we have grown to become so much more. Today, we protect our communities and conserve our natural environment through planning, education and recreation and to support our partners in the creation of sustainable communities within our watershed.

We are looking to build our team with the kind of inspired, ambitious, and strategic people that are not satisfied with the status quo, are excited by the opportunity in every challenge and are driven by meaningful, measurable results. If you are looking to join an environmentally focused and socially conscious community organization, then we are looking for you

Conservation Halton is proud to be recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers.

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Work location: Milton, ON L9E 0C6

CH Site: Glen Eden

Flexible work arrangement: Onsite

Posting Start Date: October 15, 2024

Posting End Date: October 28, 2024

**Your Opportunity**:

- Develop and lead execution of yearly snow production plans and goals which have a direct impact on guest experience
- Manage and maintain operating and capital budgets with focus on sustainability and cost mitigation through efficiencies and technology
- Develop and continually update a detailed 10-year Capital plan and budget for improvement of Snowmaking Infrastructure, on hill equipment, and in cooperation with fleet, snow control
- Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers to purchase equipment, provide training and ongoing service and support. Oversee all snowmaking equipment installation.
- Develop and maintain an up-to-date maintenance schedule for all snowmaking infrastructure and equipment, including but not limited to; High Voltage service and equipment, Air compressors and Vertical turbine water pumps and their high pressure buried and exposed infrastructure, and on hill equipment repairs.
- Ensure all TSSA inspections are up to date
- Coordinate with certified contracted service providers to complete all maintenance and repairs to the snowmaking system, following TSSA guidelines, ESA regulations, and all related OHSA regulations while on site.
- Work in cooperation with Watershed to ensure all water Taking Permits are completed and up to date
- Coordinate development and implementation of departmental policies, manuals, SOPS, training practices, and schedules
- Assist with the snow removal of all Conservation Halton roads and parking lots and walkways, ensure daily records of plowing/salting/sanding are completed
- Manage the Turf maintenance schedule for the Ski Hill through liaison with the CH turf maintenance team
- Lead a team of Equipment Operator/Snowmakers seasonally. Coordinate all hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, coaching, conflict resolution and day to day operational support.
- Assist with equipment operation, event set-up/takedown, trail maintenance, and any other duties as assigned during the off season

**Your Qualifications**:

- College Diploma or University Undergraduate Degree in related field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in outdoor operation and ski hill operation, snowmaking, grooming, turf maintenance, plowing
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in understanding of snowmaking, snow production and job-related awareness
- Strong leadership & communication skills to support staffing and budget responsibility. Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in heavy machine operations (Groomers, Tractors, Skid Steers etc.)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience operating heavy equipment, utility and off-road vehicles (snowmobile, ATV, gator) is required
- Technical understanding and advanced troubleshooting of a large variety of snowmaking hydrants, tower guns, sled guns, hose, valves, and inline filters
- Technical understanding of air and water distribution systems
- Technical understanding of basic troubleshooting of electrical and hydraulic system, high horsepower vertical turbine water pumps, and high horsepower industrial rotary-screw type air compressors
- Technical understanding and troubleshooting of various sizes of power equipment
- Experience operating various hand tools
- Ability to adapt to the daily challenges associated with outdoor operations. Resourceful with strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
- High level of competence with software-based solutions across multiple operating systems
- MS Office, Edge Auditor, Dayforce, custom data tracking software, weather stations
- A valid Ontario Drivers Licence, minimum Class “G”, with a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract is required. _*Abstract completed by Conservation Halton_.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Able to work evenings, weekends & holidays. This role will be required to be available at times outside of regularly scheduled work hours to attend meetings, events and/or be available to respond to inquiries a