Now hiring for winter 2026/27 - Cooks, Drivers, Instructors & more. Apply today!Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessonsMORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttlesRSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)Employee Assistance ProgramExcellent training and professional developmentReferral ProgramFull Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)Free ski passes for dependentsCritical Illness and Accident plansJob Summary:As a Snowcat Operator, you will groom and prepare the snow surface for the skiing guest. Learn to operate some of the coolest equipment in the ski industry! Seeking self-motivated, coordinated, and meticulous people to save their days for skiing,



and use their nights to return the trails to a perfectly groomed state.Job Specifications:Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hrEmployment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027Shift Type: Full Time hours availableMinimum Age: At least 18 years of ageHousing Availability: YesJob Responsibilities:Safe operation of grooming equipmentPrepare and groom ski area trails and surfacesWork collaboratively with others.Minimize downtime through preventative maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of machines.Other duties as assignedJob Requirements:Valid driver's license with no restrictionsExperience working with and operating heavy machineryAbility to sit for extended periods of timeMust be able to communicate fluently in EnglishClimb in and out of the machine safelyIn completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.Vail Resorts is an equal chance employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.Requisition ID516592Reference Date:08/11/2026Job Code Function: GroomingSnow Cat OperatorDate: Aug 13, 2026 Location: Whistler, BC, CanadaCompany: Whistler Blackcomb Shift Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

📌 Snow Cat Operator (Canada)
🏢 Vail Resorts
📍 Canada