Job Information

Job Title: Lift Operations Lead Hand
Job Requisition ID: 86030
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Cypress Hills Provincial Park
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: Up to 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Wage Seasonal Position
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is selected
Classification: Maintenance Service Worker 3 (MSW3)
Salary: $26.97 to $33.04 per hour

Wage Advantages

In addition to regular wages, regular Wage employees receive 11.6% in lieu of benefits and vacation leave:

- 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 and holidays
- $2.75 per hour for evenings

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. Alberta’s parks inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations.

Hidden Valley Ski Resort is located in Cypress Hills Provincial Park , (also known as Cypress Hill Interprovincial Park). The Park spans the Southeast corner of Alberta and the Southwest corner of Saskatchewan. The unique landscape of the area contrasts the surrounding prairie landscapes, making it an exciting destination for winter recreation opportunities.

Cypress Hills Provincial Park (CHPP) is home to Hidden Valley Ski Resort (HV) as well as a diverse range of Cross-Country Ski Trails. The Ski Resort is located on the Alberta side of the park, 10 minutes from the town site of Elkwater, AB and 40 minutes from Medicine Hat, AB.

Role Responsibilities

Do you enjoy operating large equipment and snow machines,



winter outdoor work and working with a passionate team? If you like the idea of developing and maintaining ski trails, operating grooming equipment, working with a strong & passionate team and interested in a unique winter work experience

We are currently looking to hire:

- 1 Lift Operations Lead Hand (MSW3).

As part of the Hill Operations Team, duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Assisting with implementing the Winter Grooming Program through the operation of snowcats and snowmobile grooming machines to maximize trail grooming production on the ski trails for recreation and performance skiing, to efficiently cut, shape, and groom ski runs at Hidden Valley.
- Inspecting, maintaining and cleaning the grooming equipment.
- Working closely with the Snowmaking Supervisor and Operations Supervisor, to coordinate grooming and snow-making operations in a safe and timely manner.
- Responding to public inquiries and addressing any safety concerns.
- Performing daily operational checks; assisting and supporting departments with troubleshooting equipment and repairs.

To be successful in this role, you will also need to:

- Be familiar with and practice all pertinent Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S;) policies, procedures and protocols; and with the Facility Emergency Response Plan and protocols.
- 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.
- Complete administrative tasks such as timesheets, expense claims, commencement and termination paperwork, and online courses.
- Respond to public concerns and complaints regarding facility maintenance issues.
- Assist with facility inspections on an ongoing basis to identify concerns, deficiencies, and hazards.
- Fix identified maintenance deficiencies and provide supervisor with regular progress updates.
- Operate medium and heavy equipment (OHVs, skidsteers, loaders, graders, excavators, groomers etc.) where trained and where applicable.
- Be an onsite lead for a crew o

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