Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! 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.

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Date: Sep 22, 2026

Location: Whistler, BC, Canada

Company: Whistler Blackcomb

Shift Type: Summer Seasonal 2026

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! 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 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.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until June 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits





Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons

MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional development

Referral Program

Job Summary
To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary We are seeking motivated and safety-focused Entry-Level Ski Lift Maintenance Assistants to join our mountain operations team. This role provides a hands-on opportunity to work alongside experienced lift maintenance personnel to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all aerial and surface lift systems. No prior lift maintenance experience is required—just a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and mechanical aptitude.

Job Specifications

Starting Wage: $21.00/hr - $24.15/hr

Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026

Shift Type: Full Time hours available

Early mornings, weekends, holidays, nights and overtime shifts may be required

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

Housing Availability: Yes

Working Conditions:

Physically demanding tasks including lifting, climbing, and kneeling

Outdoor alpine workplace with exposure to extreme weather

Job Responsibilities

Assist in routine maintenance and inspections of chairlifts, gondolas, and surface lifts

Support mechanics with daily start-up procedures and pre-operational checks

Perform basic tasks such as cleaning equipment, tightening bolts, and monitoring equipment under supervision





Learn to identify and report signs of mechanical wear or abnormal operation

Transport tools, materials, and equipment to and from lift locations

Maintain clean and organized workspaces in lift shacks and maintenance areas

Adhere to all safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Participate in on-the-job training and technical instruction to develop skills and advance to higher-level mechanic roles

Assist with snow removal around lift terminals and access areas as needed

Respond to lift stoppages and assist with mechanical troubleshooting under supervision

Job Requirements

Mechanical aptitude or experience with tools, equipment, or outdoor machinery

Comfortable working outdoors in alpine weather and at heights

Able to lift and carry 50 pounds

Able to follow instructions and communicate effectively with team members

Must have a valid US driver’s license

Intermediate ski/snowboard ability preferred

The expected pay range is $21.00/hr - $24.15/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In 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 opportunity 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.

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📌 Lift Maintenance (British Columbia)
🏢 Whistler Blackcomb Holdings
📍 British Columbia