Outdoor Operations Manager

4 days ago

Blue Mountains, Canada Craigleith Ski Club Full time

**Outdoor Operations Manager, Craigleith Ski Club**

Passionate about skiing, snowboarding, and the great outdoors? We are currently seeking an Outdoor Operations Manager to provide oversight and leadership for the year-round management, supervision, and maintenance of all outdoor operations.

Craigleith Ski Club is the ideal place to further your career in Ski Area Management. We are a private ski club situated in the picturesque communities of Collingwood and The Blue Mountains, along the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay. Founded in 1958, Craigleith is a warm, vibrant community that embraces its staff and members, creating a home away from home on the hills and in the lodges. Our team is comprised of committed individuals who are passionate about excellence and delivering an exceptional membership experience.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)**:

- Responsible for overseeing all operation employees' recruitment, hiring, mentoring, direction, and training to ensure a professional on-mountain team is developed.
- Supervise ski lift operations and maintenance as scheduled and in accordance with current TSSA standards.
- Supervise snowmaking operations, including season start-up, shut down, placement, expansion, personnel scheduling, and maintenance.
- Supervise grooming operations, including personnel, scheduling, operating, and maintenance.
- Development of annual departmental budgets, including controlling expenditures and staffing costs.
- Identify, plan, budget, and implement capital projects as approved by the General Manager and Board of Directors, including the research and development of revenue-generating or cost-saving ideas.
- Train and supervise all operations staff in safe ski hill operations
- Communicate, plan, motivate, monitor, and review outdoor operation staff job expectations.
- Responsible for annual performance reviews for full-time operation staff.
- Increase operational efficiency and effectiveness through inter-departmental communication and cooperation

**Requirements and Qualifications**:

- Degree in Ski Area Management or a related field with three years experience in ski hill management OR six years’ experience working in a ski area facility as a manager of outdoor units, including maintenance and installation, and as a supervisor of mechanics, snowmakers, groomers, and lift operators.
- Budgeting, financial, and business management experience
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the ski industry
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical skills
- Heavy equipment operating experience

Craigleith takes pride in being a local employer of choice and, as such, offers a highly competitive compensation package.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Experience**:

- Ski Industry Management: 6 years (preferred)

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