Job Title: Mountain Safety

Location: North Vancouver

Department: Safety

Reports to: Manager, Patrol

Role Status: Full/Part Time – Seasonal – Hourly

About Us

As Vancouver’s premier attraction we offer truly rewarding and memorable experiences! Our team members get to work in a challenging and cooperative environment where everyone comes together to create memories of a lifetime. We offer a professional atmosphere, fantastic growth opportunities, unlimited outdoor recreation, an inspiring setting, and many unique employee privileges. We are seeking new team members who embody our core values that focuses on people, connection, growth and challenge. We foster a work environment where diversity is valued, quality of life is enhanced, and individual aspirations are fulfilled. Applicants who thrive in a positive atmosphere where service excellence is top priority are encourages to apply.

Job Summary

As a Mountain Safety, you are an integral part of the Mountain Operation steam; acting as a safety resource for all staff from all other departments and assisting where required in creating good safety culture at Grouse Mountain. Under direct supervision from the Patrol Supervisor and Patrol Manager, Mountain Safety assist in the day to day safety operations of the mountain; touring the mountain and maintaining rope lines, tower pads and snow fences, assisting patrol with the set up and take down of speed control fences and other, speed control, snow removal, and other risk management initiatives.

Essential Job Functions

• Actively touring the mountain and maintaining rope lines, tower pads and snow fences.
• Assisting patrol with the set up and take down of speed control fences.
• Speed Control and Alpine Responsibility Code enforcement in Grouse’s slow zones and congested areas.
• Educating staff and guests to the components of the Alpine Responsibility Code.
• Assisting guests who are having a difficult time or feeling unsafe.
• Acting as a Grouse ambassador for guests with questions, complaints and queries
• Acting as a safety resource for all staff from all other departments and assisting where required in creating good safety culture at Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd.
• Technical snow removal from areas such as atriums, roofs and cornice control from buildings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position reports directly to the Patrol Supervisor and Patrol Manager, with no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Required Qualifications and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Intermediate skiing / snowboarding ability
• Strong motivator, problem solver and team player.
• Strong risk management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Introductory first aid certificate such as Standard First Aid or Occupational First Aid level I
• Knowledge of ropes, knots and fall arrest systems.
• Customer Service training

Working Conditions

Mountain Safety perform most of their duties outdoors and may work in all different kinds of weather conditions. Hours of operation are weather dependent. Due to the nature of the business, this position requires flexibility in terms of your work schedule. A variety of work schedules may include rotation of shifts, day/evening shifts, and weekends and statutory holidays. Shifts require standing for long periods of time, lifting, twisting, shoveling, and other forms of manual tasks.

Compensation and Benefits

$18.44/hour to $21.57/hour

All positions are eligible for the following benefits and perks:

• Free Seasonal Access Pass
• Discounts at the resort’s restaurants, retail, and rental outlets
• Referral Bonus Program
• Public Transit subsidies
• Free or discounted lift tickets at many other resorts (winter/summer)
• Access to free Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Northland Properties friends and family discounts program including hotels, restaurants, and recreation.

Full-time, year-round positions are also eligible for these:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans
• RRSP matching plan after 1 year of service
• Free access passes for dependents

Disclaimer

The prior statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northland Properties is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.