Slopes Trail Crew

**Role Proposition**:
**Accountabilities**:

- Maintenance of slopes including but not limited to: re-vegetation, clearing, brushing, maintaining runoff structures, signage, and improvements
- Cattle control (building and maintaining smooth wire fences, electric fences, gates, and cattle herding)
- Landscaping (general maintenance and improvement of lawn and general resort beautification)
- Erosion control, hiking trail sign installation and maintenance, bike trail maintenance, and ski run sign maintenance
- Understand and work towards departmental and company goals, timelines, and objectives
- Assist other departments when required
- Treat co-workers and company equipment with the utmost respect
- Communicate safety problems, issues, or “near misses” with your manager as soon as possible
- Report Accidents or Incidents to your supervisor immediately
- Be Aware of your surroundings and work safely
- Arrive at work on time and completely prepared for working outside in all conditions (proper footwear, clothing, food/water, rain gear, PPE, and well-rested)
- Maintain a level of personal appearance and grooming per SPR policies (You will deal with guests during your daily work routine)
- Maintain crew equipment in top working order (chainsaws, brush cutters, fire pumps, etc.) or ensure that appropriate action is taken to repair your tools
- Proper storage and inventory of tools and equipment to ensure that it is available when needed
- Daily record keeping includes vehicle check sheets, creek checks, Reservoir checks, fuel logs, drainage inventory, etc.
- Prompt return to work after breaks from work. (Any food or supplies required for breaks will be taken to the worksite since breaks will be from the time work stops until the time it starts again and does not include travel time)
- Other jobs as assigned by the Slopes Manager
- Must be 19 years of age or older
- Must be in good physical shape, able to undertake constant hard physical work, and able to safely lift heavy objects
- Willing and prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Chainsaw, brush saw, and small equipment operator experience an asset
- Previous trail crew or landscaping experience is an asset
- At least one season working for Sun Peaks Resort LLP, and an employee in good standing required
- Valid class 5 driver’s license and clean abstract (we will require a consent form signed by the applicant so the abstract can be checked)
- Must be capable of working closely together with others in a team environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Post-secondary education in Horticulture, Environmental studies or related fields is an asset
- Must be dependable, responsible, and motivated, with a strong work ethic
- Previous Wildfire Suppression experience with valid S-100 certificate and OFA-1 as minimum an asset
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule (weekends and holidays) as required by summer operating hours, special events and Fire Danger Rating
- Supply own CSA approved above ankle footwear, sunscreen, and appropriate clothing

**What You Can Expect from Us?**

Sun Peaks Resort culture encourages individual initiative and a collaborative approach to delivering our guests' finest mountain resort experience. We value innovation and development that contribute to business success and personal growth. We also know you have a life outside of work and encourage work-life balance, including reaping the benefits of living in a resort and the mountain’s summer and winter activities.

**Here is a sneak peak into some of the perks and benefits our Seasonal employees enjoy**:

- Full access Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes
- Dining discounts within our hotel & resort outlets
- Retail discounts in Resort owned outlets
- Reciprocal programs with partnering hotels
- Friends and family hotel rates
- Continued professional growth and development opportunities