ski lift operator
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
- Outdoors.
- Cold/refrigerated.
- Wet/damp.
Work setting:
Ski centre/resort.
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.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Ski Lift Operator Certification.
- First Aid Certificate.
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.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Are you currently a student?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Employment terms options:
Early morning.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Other benefits:
On-site recreation and activities.
Support for youths:
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.