Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice

Come work with us in Lake Louise. Live, Work, Play surrounded by awe-inspiring views

The Lake Louise Ski Resort is a world-class ski area nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We are a year-round operation, operating as a ski resort in the winter months and as a sightseeing gondola in the summer months.

Whether you want to work indoors or outdoors, no day will ever be the same. As an employee you can expect a great working environment, employee benefits, competitive wages and the experience of a lifetime.

At present some of our Winter Employee Perks include:

• LLSR lift pass (valued at approx. $1,600)
• Reciprocal discounts with other Ski Resorts
• Free group lessons and discounted private lessons through snow school
• Free employee transportation from Lake Louise
• Food and Beverage discounts at designated cafeterias and restaurants
• Friend and Family discounted day passes
• Retail, Rental and Repair discounts
• Staff rates at Skoki Backcountry Lodge
• Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate at designated cafeterias when you provide your own reusable mug
• Employee recognition programs
• Long Service Award programs
• Opportunity for educational growth and development
• Optional subsidized staff housing for full-time employees
• Awesome Staff events, activities, and team building events throughout the season
• RRSP matching contribution depending on length of service
• Extended health care plan depending on length of service
• Year-round employees may be eligible for spousal and family passes

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing equipment problems and completing maintenance and repairs on all company vehicles and heavy-duty equipment including snow cats, loaders and excavators.

Wage: between $ $37.95 per hour depending on experience

Job Responsibilities:

• Regular & unscheduled inspections and maintenance of all wheeled vehicles, over snow equipment, and stationary engines
• Must be knowledgeable and show a proficient ability to troubleshoot
• Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with colleagues and other departments
• Diagnose defects in heavy duty equipment
• Participate in maintaining a high standard of safety
• Assist in all vehicle and equipment maintenance projects and work with contractors as required
• Operate all fleet vehicles in order to evaluate the results of previously performed maintenance
• Complete work orders and projects as assigned
• Accurate record keeping of regular inspections, maintenance, and projects
• Work closely with Mountain Operations, Mechanical Services, Parts / Purchasing, and in cooperation with all other resort departments

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Second to Fourth year HD Mechanic apprentice, actively enrolled in a training program
• Must have the ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Must possess accurate verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced skiing/snowboarding skills are an asset
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Able to work supervised & unsupervised
• Able to prioritize tasks for efficiency
• Valid Driver's license (class 5), a clean driving abstract and a clean 3-year claims experience letter provided from your insurance policy is required.
• Strong knowledge of truck and equipment safety
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
• First aid certificate an asset
• A police background check, from your home country or province, will be required upon commencement of employment

Work Schedule:

7:00am - 5:30pm

4 On/3 Off