Lift Operator – Summer

• Company: Mount Washington Alpine Resort
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Front-line
• Job Type: Full Time, Part Time
• Job Address: 1 STRATHCONA PKWY, MOUNT WASHINGTON, V9N 5N3
• Job Status: Seasonal
• Start Date: June 24th, 2022
• End Date: September 5th, 2022

Location: Mt. Washington Alpine Resort, 1 Strathcona Parkway, Mount Washington, BC

Employment Type: Seasonal Summer, Full time & part time positions available

Reports To: Lift Operations Manager

Your Opportunity:

Love to mountain bike, ski or snowboard? Looking for a start in the bike & ski industry? Are you a safety-oriented team player? Come join the lift operations team! We are currently hiring Lift Operators for the summer season.

Lift Operators play a key role in alpine resort operations. As a Lift Operator, you will be a regular point of contact for guests, providing a positive experience and exceeding guests’ expectations. 

This is a physical, outdoor position. Most of your time will be spent outside, working in all weather conditions. You will be on your feet on varying surfaces for most of your shift. You must remain alert and pay close attention to the lift and the guests.

We offer great benefits! Lift pass, discounts on food & retail, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate your assigned lift including daily start up & shut down procedures, and maintain loading/unloading ramps
• Assist guests, including children, load and unload from lifts
• Lift mountain bikes on and off of carriers
• Comply with all company policies and safety procedures
• Be spatially aware of your surroundings and working in a safe manner
• Validate all guest’s tickets/passes and ensure no misuse or fraudulent activity
• Complete tasks on daily checklists such as set up and take down of mazes, signs, etc.
• Report on time, alert, and fit to work
• Exhibit a positive, upbeat attitude
• Maintain a high level of customer service and assisting guests in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner.
• Maintain a respectable level of personal appearance and caring for your issued uniform
• Additional duties as directed.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

• Safety-oriented, energetic, friendly and sociable with a flair for customer service
• Dependable with a strong work ethic
• An excellent communicator and team player, yet also able to work alone
• Physically able to bend, twist, sit, stand, and lift mountain bikes
• Passionate for the outdoors and able to work in all weather conditions
• Able to ski/snowboard or be willing to learn. You will own your own equipment or be willing to buy gear (we offer great staff discounts on gear!). There are limited positions for those who cannot ski or snowboard.
• Previous customer service and/or labour experience is and asset but not required.

Please apply online at: https://hr.mountwashington.ca/

Post Date: June 17, 2022 Deadline for Application: June 30, 2022