Snowfarming General Labourer

Reports To

Snowfarming Lead Hand

Position Overview

Snowfarming General Labourers work as part of the Safety Operations team. They are responsible for setting up and maintaining all Snowfarming fences and apparatus, performing trail maintenance, aiding with hazard marking and performing any general labour as required. They are to report any issues to the Snowfarming Lead Hand. They must ensure that all daily Snowfarming duties are being completed efficiently and work is documented.

The incumbent should expect to be working outside all day, every day, sometimes in adverse or extreme weather conditions.

Employees in this position are responsible for providing the following tools: Skis/snowboard, ski/snowboard boots, appropriate clothing layers for the weather, black ski pants as well as other sundry items. 

This is a full-time seasonal role (October to May), 5 days out of 7 per week. Shifts are 9 hours, inclusive of a 1-hour unpaid lunch. The incumbent must be available to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays. Please note that you may not receive full-time hours at the beginning/end of season and during other slow periods.

Alberta Employment Standards regarding probationary periods apply.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Build, setup, take down, move, and maintain snow fences, log the same
• Ski/snowboard to access work sites
• Work through extended periods of physically demanding conditions
• Perform shoveling and other trail maintenance
• Enforce the “Alpine Responsibility Code”, slow riding zones, area closures
• Identify and address safety concerns pertaining to staff and guests
• Assist in emergency situations, including; Lift evacuation, avalanche rescue response, first aid, fire, etc.
• On-slope risk management: identify and mitigate hazards on hill (run checks, hazard marking)
• Assist other departments as required or perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Supplementary

• Respect and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the “Corporate Policies”, “Employee Handbook” and “Safety Operations Training Manual”
• Understand and adhere to Ski Marmot Basin’s “Harassment Policy” and the company’s “Privacy Policy”
• Ensure all work-related activities follow “Alberta Occupational Health and Safety” legislation as it relates to the job.

Qualifications

• Able to ski or snowboard in all types of mountain terrain in varying weather conditions at an advanced level
• Applicants that are strong skiers and show a desire to continue on with Safety Operations beyond this role are preferred.
• Physically fit with the ability to lift/carry heavy/awkward objects while skiing/snowboarding (up to 25Kg)
• First Aid course/training preferred
• Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 or equivalent CAA accreditation (preferred)
• Valid Alberta class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.

Performance Requirement:

General:

• Build, setup, take down, move, and maintain snow fences, log the same
• Ski/snowboard to access work sites
• Work through extended periods of physically demanding conditions
• Work in a safe and efficient manner and complete tasks as assigned
• Perform shoveling and other trail maintenance
• Enforce the “Alpine Responsibility Code”, slow riding zones, area closures
• Identify and address safety concerns pertaining to staff and guests
• Ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency
• Assist in emergency situations, including; Lift evacuation, avalanche rescue response, first aid, fire, etc.
• On-slope risk management: identify and mitigate hazards on hill (run checks, hazard marking)
• Some snow-farming staff maybe trained and expected to operate snowmobiles
• Snow-farming staff may be trained and expected to use a rescue toboggan (10-23) to move supplies and materials.
• Learn two (2) sweeps in the Upper Area and one (1) sweep in the Eagle Ridge area
• Become familiar and proficient with Marmot Basin radio protocol
• Become familiar with the Avalanche Rescue Plan
• Become familiar with transceiver and other AvSar tool use

• Review and sign off on the Safety Operations Hazard Assessment and any required training documents
• Complete the workplace hazardous materials training (WHMIS)

• Demonstrate familiarity with pertinent sections of Marmot Basin’s Safety Operations Training Manual
• Report any damages or issues with company vehicles to the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor
• Assist other departments as required or perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Core Competencies

• Professional deportment with excellent customer service skills: experience dealing with all on-hill patrons
• Cheerful, outgoing personality; demonstrated temperament and disposition for highly stressful situations
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Strong team member able to take direction
• Motivated and observant; able to perceive needed tasks and complete them without direction
• Self-aware; able to identify strengths and gaps in own abilities and training
• Able to use taught skills and previous experience to problem solve
• Good organizational skills & ability to multi-task
• Recreational mountain pursuits, such as rock climbing, and ski touring, are considered assets.
• Have completed the Marmot Basin and Safety Operations ski skill assessment and have a copy on file.

Attributes:

•     Strong team member able to take direction

•    Motivated and observant; able to perceive needed tasks and complete them without direction

•    Self-aware; able to identify strengths and gaps in own abilities and training to use taught skills

•    and previous experience to problem solve

•    Trustworthy and capable of working unsupervised

For your safety it is very strongly recommended that Safety Operations staff preforming patient care have up to date inoculations against; Polio, Hepatitis A/B, Mumps/Rubella, Diphtheria tetanus, Varicella, Measles, Influenza (yearly), & COVID 19.

Employees in this position are responsible for providing the following tools: Skis/Snowboard boots, bindings, black ski pants as well as other sundry items.

All employees in this position are required to:

• Complete the Marmot Basin and safety operations ski skill assessment and have a copy on file.
• Pass a ski binding test, for all work boots & skis, performed & recorded by Marmot Basin Rental/Repair staff.

This is a position contained within the Bargaining Unit, and as such, terms and conditions of employment are set out in the Collective Agreement with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Canada Union, Local No. 401.