Osler Bluff Ski Club has an amazing opportunity for someone who is interested in working with a great Ski Lift Mechanic team and starting their career as a Lift Mechanic Apprentice!

It is an exciting time for the Club as we continue our journey in becoming the region’s premier 4 season Club while ensuring Winter is always first.

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the On-Hill Operations Manager, this role will be hands-on and will be supporting the Lift Maintenance team who are responsible for all aspects of ski lift maintenance and operations.

As a key member of the Operations team, you will work cohesively with the team and will assist other areas including operations as needed. You will also be highly motivated team player who is a self-starter and is solution oriented.

This individual will be required to have a general mechanical aptitude, physical experience with hand tools and equipment, ability to work in extreme weather of both hot and cold and a comfort for working at heights of up to 60 feet.

If successful, this individual will work as a Lift Operator this winter season and in the Spring be enrolled in the Ski Lift Mechanic Training Program (SLM-T) through the TSSA with the objective of completing the apprenticeship program to obtain Ski Lift Mechanic (SLM) license.

This role is 40 hours per week with flexibility to accommodate the needs of the business. During the ski season (December to mid-April), the schedule will be adaptable based on the Club’s Operating Calendar. This will include working holidays and weekends. In the summer season the schedule will primarily be 40 hours per week. Schedules can be changed based on the needs of the business.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Build and maintain relationships with Club staff.
- Work as a Lift Operator to better understand the operation and maintenance of the chairlift.




- Work with the Lift Mechanic team to perform all opening and closing inspections of our detachable lifts, fixed grip lifts and our surface lifts
- Ensure all lifts are maintained to CSA Z98 Standards, and manufacturer recommendations.
- Work closely with the Operations, Lift Mechanic Lead and ski lift operations.
- Support the opening and closing inspections of lifts and daily operations when required.
- Assist in emergency situations including lift evacuations.
- Report, communicate and rectify any unsafe situations.
- Keep a clean, safe and organized work environment.
- Responsible for completing daily circle check logs when operating Club equipment, e.g. snowmobiles, utility vehicles, etc.
- Responsible for the safe operations of snowmobiles, trucks and side-by-sides as necessary.
- Work closely with and assist other departments such as Grooming, Ski Patrol, and Lift Operations as required.
- Always be aware of the safety of members, guests, and other employees.
- Assist and work closely with other team members with annual budgeting, maintenance projects where/when required.
- Other duties and responsibilities as determined by the On-Hill Operations Manager.

Qualifications:

- High School diploma or vocational training would be an asset
- A general mechanical aptitude with experience working with hand tools and equipment
- Electrical experience or a background in electrical systems is considered an asset




- Previous ski industry experience is an asset

- Comfortable working at heights
- Must be able to work in all types of weather e.g., cold, ice, snow, heat, rain, wind
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License with a clean abstract is required
- Ability to operate snowmobiles and ATV’s in a safe and responsible manner
- Ability to operate heavy equipment would be an asset
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and be physically fit and be able to perform physically demanding activities
- Flexible, adaptable and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities
- Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Possess professional maturity and impeccable integrity
- You have a commitment to Osler Bluff Ski Club’s values and vision
- Must be able to work alone without direct supervision when necessary
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word

Osler Bluff Ski Club values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Club and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. We welcome all resumes. If you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide a positive recruitment experience in a confidential manner.

We believe in human-centered recruitment. We do not use artificial intelligence, automated screening algorithms, or machine learning tools to review, sort, or score candidate resumes and applications. Every profile is read and evaluated directly by our human hiring.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Ski Lift Mechanic Apprentice (The Blue Mountains)
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