At Burton, we are a purpose-led brand rooted in snowboarding and the outdoors. We fight for the future of our people, planet, and sport. We aim to maximize our positive social impact and minimize our negative environmental impact while delivering high-quality performance products.

As a global leader in snowboarding, we’re committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for the long-term health of our company, sport, and community. Through these efforts, we aim to make snowboarding and the outdoors accessible to all.

Contract: September 15, 2026 – May 15, 2027

Location: Calgary, Alberta | Schedule: Flexible THE OPPORTUNITY

Burton is looking for a Seasonal Area Manager to represent Burton and Anon across Alberta for the 2026/27 winter season.

Reporting to the Area Manager for Alberta & BC, this is a highly autonomous, field-based role focused on events, brand activations, retailer engagement, and building excitement around Burton and Anon throughout the Alberta snowboard community.

The ideal candidate is deeply connected to snowboarding, comfortable on the road, highly organized, and energized by bringing people together. You’ll work closely with retailers, resorts, consumers, and industry partners to deliver memorable experiences and ensure Burton and Anon are visible and relevant throughout the season.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

EVENTS & ACTIVATIONS

- Plan, coordinate, and execute consumer and retailer events, demos, activations, and community initiatives across Alberta.
- Support Burton-owned events and key wholesale events throughout the season.
- Manage event logistics including planning, scheduling, transportation, setup, execution, and breakdown.
- Coordinate product, displays, infrastructure, equipment, and staffing requirements.
- Create engaging experiences that connect riders, retailers, resorts, and the Burton & Anon brands.
- Identify new opportunities to activate the brands within Alberta’s snowboard community.

RETAILER & RESORT ENGAGEMENT





- Build and maintain strong relationships with key Alberta retailers and resorts.
- Deliver engaging Burton and Anon product knowledge sessions during the October–December selling period.
- Support retailer demos, product launches, staff events, and in-store activations.
- Ensure Burton and Anon are presented in a premium and brand-approved way at retail and events.
- Develop relationships with key resort partners, with a particular focus on Anon business development.

- Provide regular updates on events, accounts, market activity, and opportunities.

LOGISTICS & BUDGET

- Manage transportation and logistics for events, tradeshows, product, and field equipment.
- Track event and territory spending, ensuring resources are used effectively and deliver strong ROI.
- Be comfortable with the physical demands of the role, including driving, lifting, loading, unloading, and setup.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

- Strong knowledge of the Alberta snowboard industry, culture, retailers, and resorts.
- Genuine passion for snowboarding and the Burton & Anon brands.
- Intermediate to expert snowboard ability.
- Experience in events, retail, sales, marketing, brand activations, or the outdoor industry.
- Strong communication and public-speaking skills.
- Strong relationship-building skills and a natural ability to connect with people.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively throughout Alberta.
- Comfortable with hands-on event work and physical setup.

YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU…

- Love bringing people together and creating memorable experiences.




- Enjoy being on the road and working in the field.
- Know what makes a outstanding snowboard event and know how to make it happen.
- Are equally comfortable talking product with a retailer, riding with consumers, or loading a truck at the end of the night.
- Bring energy, creativity, authenticity, and a get-it-done attitude.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

- Flexible, part-time schedule with a high level of autonomy.
- Spend the season riding and exploring Alberta’s mountains.
- Work at the heart of Alberta’s snowboard community through events, demos, and activations.
- Build a strong network across the retail, resort, and snowboard industries.
- Gain hands-on experience across events, sales, marketing, merchandising, and brand development.
- Work alongside a passionate, driven, and fun-loving team focused on snowboarding and delivering results.

LIVE THE SEASON. BUILD THE COMMUNITY. REPRESENT BURTON & ANON. If you’re passionate about snowboarding, love creating experiences, and want to spend the 2026/27 season on the road, in the mountains, and at the events that bring Alberta’s snowboard community together, we’d love to hear from you.

Though we wish we could reach out to all applicants personally, you will only be contacted directly should you be chosen to move forward in the process. Candidates not chosen for this particular opportunity are encouraged to check back often for other roles as they are posted. Keep trying! Work Location Eligibility: Burton Snowboards is currently able to hire for this position in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Candidates MUST reside in one of these locations at the time of hire.

📌 Seasonal Area Manager (Alberta)
🏢 Burton
📍 Alberta