Assistant Snowmaking Supervisor
Reports To: Grooming/Snowmaking Supervisor
Position Overview
The Assistant Snowmaking Supervisor works as part of the overall Mountain Operations team, reporting directly to the Grooming/Snowmaking Supervisor. They will assist in managing staff in the Snowmaking department while working closely with internal teams in all day-to-day aspects of our Snowmaking department. They are responsible for overseeing the daily departmental requirements including new snowmaker training, staff knowledge & skill development, departmental scheduling & day-to-day snowmaking requests. They are also responsible for maintaining records and documents such as employee training files, incident reports, schedules, payroll, etc. They are the champion of excellent internal service, ensuring our Snowmaking team is ready to assist every department, every day.
The incumbent should expect to be working outside in any, all and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
This is a full-time, seasonal role 7 of 14 days over a two-week period (weather dependent) throughout the operating season from October to mid-February. The rotation is 4 on 3 off, 3 on 4 off, 12 hours per shift. Trail crew shifts as a Snowmaking General Labourer at our base rate of pay are available at times when snowmaking shifts are not. Trail crew shifts are 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday under the direction of the Safety Operations or Special Events depts. Please note that you must be available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required and may not receive full-time hours at the beginning/end of the season and during other slow periods.
Alberta Employment Standards regarding a ninety-day probationary period applies.
Job duties/ Responsibilities:
- Oversee all daily operations and staff in the Snowmaking department under the direction of the Grooming/Snowmaking Supervisor
- Work collaboratively with the Grooming/Snowmaking Supervisor to ensure all snowmaking activities are meeting company objectives & expectations
- Work collaboratively with Human Resources to recruit new Snowmakers & Pumphouse Foremen
- Manage and implement staff training, scheduling, and compliance in accordance with company policy ensuring all Snowmaking staff are competent in Marmot Basin’s procedures and policies
- Report any damage to the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, investigate vehicle incidents and manage any corrective action necessary
- Maintain snowguns and equipment, report any mechanical issues that would affect the snowmaking schedule to the Grooming/Snowmaking Supervisor
- Coordinate Snowmaking needs with other departments including Lift Operations, Safety Operations, Special Events, Grooming & Terrain Park
- Attend weekly Mountain Operations meetings, perform regular on-hill quality inspections
- Communicate company messages to the Snowmaking team
- Prepare and balance department budgets and payroll
- Manage/archive all Snowmaking records and documents
- Assist other departments as required
- Perform any additional duties as directed
- Adherence to the company’s practices and procedures as set in the ‘Snowmaking Training Manual’
- All Marmot Basin employees will conduct themselves in compliance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation as it relates to their job
