Groomer Operator II- Winter- Full Time

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? 

• Enjoy complimentary and discounted access to Blue Mountain attractions for you and your family, including the Adventure Park, private beach, gondola, hiking, and preferred golf rates.

• Save on meals across resort restaurants and cafés, including Starbucks.

• Receive exclusive discounts at all Blue Mountain-owned retail stores.

• Work in an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and well-being, with access to free therapy and wellness resources.

• Join a vibrant team community with employee events all summer, including but not limited to Sunset Hikes, Under the Big Top, Ice Cream Day and more.

HOURLY RATE- $26.12

FULL TIME HOURS

• Overnight shifts

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

Groomer II 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.

• 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
• 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?

• Valid G license in good standing
• 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

*This role is being posted to fill a vacant position

AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE

BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW

Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario’s largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay, on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four-season outdoor destination of the North.  Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company.

ALTERRA COMPANY OVERVIEW

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.