Job Title:CNC Snowmaking Crew Lead Ministry:Forestry and Parks Full or Part-Time: Full time Hours of Work: Up to 40 hours per week (some positions are casual as needed) Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Wage Seasonal Positions Classification: Maintenance Service Worker 2 (MSW2) Salary: $25.55 to $31.27 per hour 5.6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays. ~6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay. In addition to the regular wages and the additional pay in lieu of benefits and vacation, regular wage employees are entitled to shift premium pay: $3.25 per hour for weekends $2.75 per hour for evenings $5.00 per hour for nights Provincial Parks are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities.

For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, please visit our website at: Do you enjoy winter outdoor work?

The Canmore Nordic

Centre (CNC) is home to world class winter events and the Kananaskis Region of the Alberta Parks and is looking to fill seasonal Snowmaking Crew Lead positions for the winter season that runs from approximately late October 2026 to late February 2027. These positions work mainly outdoors and include evening, night, and weekend shifts (with shift premium pay). All positions are contract terms.

Lead, supervise, coach, and train seasonal snowmaking crews of three to four persons in performing snow production and related tasks. Operate side by sides, snow machines, ATV’s and other equipment to set-up, move, operate and operate snowmaking fan guns and air/water pole guns across two stadiums and over 20 km of snowmaking serviced trails. Track and maintain inventory of parts and supplies.

Participate in the monitoring, maintenance and safety of all designated trails.



Ensure there is adherence to all pertinent policies, procedures, and protocols, including Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S;) and following Government of Alberta guidelines. Have a mechanical aptitude and equipment operating experience including the ability to troubleshoot equipment and the ability to work outdoors in the winter for long periods of time.

Respond to public inquiries and address any safety concerns. Interact with the public in a professional manner to create a positive visitor experience.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

Build Collaborative Environments : You will work with Snowmaking, Grooming and Event Teams, Shop Supervisor, your direct Supervisor and Management team to meet program outcomes.

Creative

Problem-Solving : You will use your skills to effectively manage assignments with regards to snowmaking routes and address equipment mechanical or functional challenges.

Valid Alberta

Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent and clear 3-year Driver’s Abstract.

Assets

- Experience and knowledge with snowmaking operations, operating snowmobiles, ATV’s, tractors or agricultural equipment.
- Good mechanical and troubleshooting skills to identify mechanical or operational issues.
- Well-developed oral and written English skills to effectively communicate with the general public to answer inquiries.
- Seasonal contracts from late October 2026 to late February 2027, dependent on winter seasonal weather and operating conditions. Shift schedules are built into a 24/7 operations; these positions may require you to work evenings, weekends, and holidays throughout the duration of the winter as required. Hours of employment are up to 40 hours per week, either 8- or 10-hour shifts. Training will be provided to successful candidates. Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

📌 CNC Snowmaking Crew Lead (Canmore)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Canmore