ski lift operator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Ski centre/resort

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate ski lifts
• Schedule work
• Determine snow quality
• Monitor equipment to detect wear and damage
• Monitor safety area
• Provide instruction and assistance to skiers on surface lift techniques and loading and unloading of chair lifts
• Operate radio and other communication equipment to communicate emergency events, maintenance of equipment and other procedures with staff members
• Operate snowmobiles
• Assist clients on and off ski lifts

Supervision

• 16-20 people
• Ski lift attendants

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Ski Lift Operator Certification
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Other benefits

• On-site recreation and activities

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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