Lift Operator/Attendant 2024/25

Department: Operations

Reports to: Supervisor, Lift Operations

Our Mission: Offer unique and memorable experiences through fun-filled programs, activities, and events

Job Summary: This individual will ensure the safe transportation of individuals using the ski lifts at Chicopee. This individual will enforce the rules and regulations involved with using the lift, maintaining any daily logs, and ensuring the safe procedures are followed for loading and unloading the guests.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining all necessary certifications.
• Ensure the safety of our guests.
• Required to be punctual and adhere to the uniform requirements of the position.
• Required to attend pre-season department training and corporate training.
• Required to assist in other departments as needed determined by the demands of operations.
• Responsible for performing and maintaining all safety checks, following operational procedures.
• Required to maintain snow surfaces at the loading and unloading areas.
• Responsible to remain alert and report unusual occurrences.
• Required to stop and start the lift.
• Responsible for passenger loading, unloading, ticket checking, and gate control.
• Responsible for keeping the loading and unloading areas maintained.
• Required to shovel and salt walkways around building.
• Required to maintain intercom communication and use radio contact for emergency use only.
• Required to complete daily logs and operating records and daily inspection forms.

Key Qualifications:

• Ability to be self-motivated with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, and independently.
• Able to repeatedly lift 20.4 kg (45 lbs) comfortably.
• Able to communicate verbally in a clear and concise manner.
• Able to complete other physically demanding duties as required.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Customer oriented.
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually, in a fast-paced environment.
• Takes pride in their work.
• Willing to work in all weather conditions.

Additional Requirements:

• You are passionate about the recreation industry and eager to share that passion with others.
• You have strong people skills. You are approachable, a good listener and empathetic.
• You will be flexible with your schedule. Your work hours will be based on business needs.
• Ability to work weekends and weeknights and on occasion be available to cover shifts.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• You will be provided a Chicopee Uniform Jacket upon receipt of $100 refundable deposit and signed Chicopee Uniform Agreement.
• You will provide your own black (no logo) snow pants.
• Provide your own other uniform layer items in compliance with our uniform policy.
• You have, or can use our Human Resource platform to obtain, the following certificates: WHMIS 2015, Ladder Safety Training, Ontario Health & Safety Awareness Training (OHSA), Workplace Violence & Harassment Training (Bill 168 & 132) and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training.
• You are 16+ years of age.