Now hiring for winter 2026/27 - Cooks, Drivers, Instructors & more.

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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 Epic 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.

- 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 shuttles
- RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and career development
- Referral Program

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

Whistler Blackcomb Millwrights installs, maintains, repairs and troubleshoots, lifts, industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.

Job Specifications:

- Starting Wage:$35.07/hr - $46.75/hr
- Employment Type:Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
- Shift Type:Full Timehours available
- Minimum Age:At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability:No

Job Responsibilities:

- Read diagrams, schematic drawings and manufactures manuals to determine work procedures.
- Fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors,



connect couplings and belt, rebuild sheave trains, rebuild and service grips, and other lift related equipment all to manufactures specs.
- Align and test equipment and make necessary adjustments.
- Perform preventive and operational maintenance using the procedures recommended by the manufacture and developed within our department to meet regulatory and code requirements.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and lift related equipment.
- Keep accurate records of work performed as well as parts used to assist in PM planning and inventory control.
- Ensure work orders, time sheets and lift logs are filled out correctly, legibly and returned in a timely manner.
- Assist the lift operations department in the development and training of lift operations staff.
- Assist other mountain departments when requested to by your supervisor or lead hand.
- Assist in the transport of mountain staff and guests to ensure a smooth operation.
- Supervise the work of lift maintenance apprentices and helpers.
- Constantly monitor the safety of yourself, fellow workers and guests.
- Complete our in-house training programs including but not limited to working from heights, snowmobile, truck, crane and lift ops.
- Millwrights also perform routine maintenance activities, such as cleaning and lubricating equipment and investigating breakdowns.
- Follow the guidelines set out in the Whistler Blackcomb employee handbook.

Working conditions:

- Working conditions for millwrights vary from one job to another. You will be exposed to a variety of weather conditions. Hours of work vary: shift work and some overtime may be required.
- You will be required to work at heights in all weather conditions

Job Requirements:

- To be successful, Whistler Blackcomb tradespeople need:
- The strength and stamina required to work with heavy equipment weighing in excess of 25kg.
- Good coordination and manual dexterity
- The ability to visualize

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