The Nickel Plate Nordic Center is operated by Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Club under a management agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC and is located 40 minutes from Penticton. Situated at 1800 meters of elevation, Nickel Plate has a ski season with excellent snow conditions that stretches from early November to the end of March. The center has 45 km of groomed ski trails, 3 kms of dog friendly trails and 22 kilometers of snowshoe trails. Our facilities include a 4000 square foot day lodge, heated indoor washroom facilities and 1200 square ticket office/rental building.AdvertisementThe Role:The General manager reports to the Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Club board of directors. The role is a year-round position with reduced hours in the off season, totaling 1480 hours per year.The position is responsible for the delivery of all operations at Nickel Plate Nordic Center including but not limited to:Hiring and managing a paid staff consisting of groomer operators, ski instructors, and office / retail staff, including directing and managing the activities of the club's volunteers.



This includes performance management of staff and volunteers.Developing and maintaining a quality trail grooming programManaging and preparing the operational budget of the Centre in conjunction with the Board of directors.Managing the Health and Safety program for the center and ensuring compliance with WorkSafe BC regulationsSummer trail maintenance programManagement of ticket office /rental shopCommunications with membership, website content and maintenanceFacility maintenanceMarketing and advertisingProgram deployment including Skill Development programs, Ski S'Kool, adult and master's programsImplementing Safe Sport policies with staff and volunteersRepresent Nickel Plate to club members, the public, various governments including First Nations, and other industry groupsEnsuring all operations meet legal requirements and are conducted in an ethical mannerEnsuring all Nickel Plate users have an absolutely wonderful on snow experience!The General manager reports to the Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Club board of directors. The role is a year-round position with reduced hours in the off season, totaling 1480 hours per year.Salary:Range $30 – $35/hourAdvertisementDemonstrated strong abilities in communication and interpersonal skills, problem solving and priority setting skills, budgeting and cost control skillsDemonstrated experience in showing initiative and the ability to follow through on commitmentsExperience in managing teamsAn understanding of nordic ski operations and hands on involvement in the nordic ski environment either as an employee or volunteerDemonstrated ability to work with a range of different groups including reports, volunteers, government, and customersFor more information contact:Rick Watson at (phone hidden)

📌 Nickel Plate Nordic Center Seeks General Manager (Penticton)
🏢 Fasterskier
📍 Penticton