Date: September 2026

Job Title: Snowmaker

Department: Operations

Reports to: Snowmaking Supervisor

Status: Seasonal

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The Snowmaking/Maintenance personnel will follow recognized techniques and procedures of the trade, The Georgian Peaks Club’s and the Snowmaking Directors policies and procedures.

Experience and knowledge of snowmaking operations at a ski resort is essential.

Experience with a wide range of situations, including the daily operations, seasonal shutdowns, maintenance and capital projects. A good working knowledge of ski hill operations and snowmaking. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment keeping safety of co-workers and resort guests foremost.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Work under the direction of their Snowmaking Supervisor, Snowmaking Director and/or Area Manager & notifies of any problems or unusual conditions or ensure safety of guests and co-workers through adherence to company policies and procedures.
2. Assist in ensuring that all snowmaking vehicles and equipment are mechanically secure through preventative maintenance, reporting & lock out procedures.
3. Maintain an open and trustworthy relationship with respect to communication amongst staff and Management.
4. Assist personnel within their section at all times.
5. Perform required daily duties.
6. Provide superior service to our customers when and if required.
7. Operate all snowmaking equipment: set up guns; monitor snow being produced for quality and quantity; move guns to different locations to ensure proper coverage; prevent snow from covering signs, lifts, trees; ensuring that proper policies & procedures are adhered to.
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Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the snowmaking facility, co-workers, mobile equipment, tools and general equipment.
9. Off peak duties take in a broad scope of tasks including, snowmaking equipment maintenance, snowmaking capital improvements, hill equipment maintenance and operation, trail and slope maintenance.
10. Perform ongoing maintenance to ensure good repair of all snowmaking related equipment, hill vehicles, trail, slope, lift and shop maintenance.
11. Keep work area safe and clean and report any damage, malfunction, misuse or abuse of any equipment or property.
12. Wherever or whenever possible, assist other departments with general maintenance needs.
13. Must be a good communicator and relate well to people. Will be able to follow directions, set goals, and see that they are met. Will have leadership and organization skills, and be able to bring the best out of staff. Will be able to cope under pressure, consider risks, review options, make clear decisions and act with appropriate resources.

Qualifications: · Construction or other physical labour experience.

· Basic mechanical aptitude & skills.

· Familiarity with pumps, air compressors, processes and other equipment used in snowmaking an asset.





· Experience working with & around heavy machinery.

· Valid driver's license.

· Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, including exposure to inclement weather conditions.

· Physically fit with abilities to bend, lift and carry heavy objects.

· Team oriented with a desire to make a positive contribution to the ski area as a whole.

· Can follow direction and instructions.

· Computer literacy.

· Be safety conscious at all times.

· Creative with strong troubleshooting skills.

· Strong communication skills and job professionalism.

· Highly motivated, works well in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.

· Can lead by example and represent the resort to co-workers & various departments in an ethical and professional manner.

· Reliable

· Able to follow directions and instructions

· Be safety conscious at all times

· Team player attitude

· Creative and innovative nature

· Must be able to work weekends and holidays during ski season

Specific Position Details:

Employment Period: Nov 15 – end of Feb

Part-time hours: Guaranteed 40hr/wk plus overtime

Job Type: Seasonal/ Labor

Remuneration: Start at $25/hr

Additional pay: Hourly bonus on $1/hr to be paid at end of season

Perks

· Casual dress/Uniform shirt

· Company events

· 25% F&B; discount while working

· Flexible schedule

· On-site parking

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Snowmaker (Clarksburg)
🏢 The Georgian Peaks Club
📍 Clarksburg