Why join us?

We work and play in Canada's most beautiful playground, Banff National Park, and you can too. Sunshine Village is the premier ski resort in Western Canada. If you want to be part of making our guests' ski experience unforgettable and think a winter season skiing and riding on the best powder in the Rockies would be great too, then read on for more information...

What can you expect?

Trail Crew Labourers are in a visible role and provide an outstanding experience for guests via the maintenance of skiable terrain at the Ski Area. Labourers focus on public safety, using the accumulation and distribution of natural snowfall at the Resort by snow "farming" using steel posts and specialized fencing, and performing heavy, physical tasks on snow. Trail Crew Labourers report to the Trail Crew Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor, the Slopes Supervisor, and work alongside the entire Mountain Operations department.

Key Responsibilities

• Traveling safety and professionally on and off skis to perform heavy tasks, including erecting and maintaining fences on steel and bamboo. Developing and opening skiable terrain through the Ski Area.
• Acquiring a comprehensive knowledge of the Ski Area, runs, boundaries, and terrain.
• Monitoring runs, signs, trail signs, and equipment placed throughout the Ski Area, reporting deficiencies and safety hazards in a timely manner.
• Communicating effectively via radio.
• Participating in: public safety (monitoring avalanche closures as part of the Ski Area's avalanche control operations), lift and self-evacuations, speed control throughout the Area, limited scope emergency response, events (set up, take down, support).
• Traveling with equipment and loads up to 30 lbs, skiing with a toboggan and with a backpack.

Other duties may be requested and assigned from time to time.

Experience/Requirements

• Strong work ethic, taking pride in the job and finished product.
• Ability to ski at a high intermediate/advanced level is required. Skiing for work requires completion of a competency test, skiing and riding professionally, and is restricted to designated runs.
• Familiar with the ski area, its boundaries, and our affiliation and responsibilities.
• Prepared to work flexible schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
• Standard First Aid is preferred.
• Providing your own ASTM-compliant helmet and ski equipment for work (which will get early season rock damage!) which must be in good operating condition, meet Company requirements, and will be tested.

• This position requires the ability to stand and ski for long periods of time, constant trunk rotation, frequent lifting of equipment (up to 20 kg), shoveling, skiing with a backpack, balancing and skiing with heavier loads.
• Labourers may be required to ski with a loaded toboggan.
• This role operates small equipment and hand tools. Labourers work in a remote, alpine environment, and at times independently.
• Required outdoor uniform pieces and avalanche equipment (shovel, probe, transceiver) are provided.

The Perks:

• FREE - Your staff pass is your ticket to ride Sunshine!
• Ski & Ride - Free days & discounts at ski resorts across Canada
• Staff Events - Staff parties, BBQs, spring night skiing, dog sledding & more
• Career - Recognition programs & career development opportunities
• Wellness - Discounted fitness passes, yoga, onsite support & professional support
• Onsite discounts - Food & beverage, retail, & hotel stays
• Exclusive deals - Brand-named gear & local businesses
• And much, much more!

Can't wait to get started? Great, because we can't wait to hear from you!
Click the Apply Online button below tell us why you're the next awesome member of our team. Remember, we're looking for people who will wow our guests, so start now and wow us.