Assistant Manager: Mountain Safety - Salary

Location: Whistler, BC, Canada

Company: Whistler Blackcomb

Shift Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime

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 professional 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:

To assist in the creation of the safest environment possible for our guests and staff. To ensure that the SLOW ZONES are well marked and monitored.

Job Specifications:

- Starting Wage:$60,433.00 - $83,356.00




- Employment Type:Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
- Shift Type:Full Timehours available
- Minimum Age:At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability:Yes

Job Responsibilities:

- To continually strive to exceed our Guest’s expectations and to create memories for guests and staff as the best mountain experience.
- Actively participate in the creation of the safest environment possible for our guests and staff.
- Hire, train and schedule full-time and volunteer staff.
- Ensure smooth day to day operations.
- Celebrate success and recognize excellence. Detect and correct problems.
- Ensure that the Mountain Safety Team is adequately supplied and that payroll is accurate.
- Educate staff and guests about safety.
- Ensure that offenders are treated fairly and consistently with enforcement. When required, follow up with consequences and education.
- Handle conflictive situations with our on-mountain guests diplomatically and efficiently.
- Create positive working relationship between the Mountain Safety Team and other staff members.
- To provide guests with knowledge about access and proper use of mountain facilities.
- Be knowledgeable of Whistler community and resort activities. Liaise with Clubs, Agencies and other communityorganisations to deliver safety information.
- To be an active team member,



and to input ideas that might enhance the guest/employee experience at Whistler Blackcomb. Be proactive with new safety initiatives.
- We are a company that works together and throughout the season you may be required to assist other departments as needed.
- Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

- Occupational First Aid Level 3 with CPR endorsement or equivalent preferred.
- Previous Mountain Safety Team member or professional ski patroller preferred
- BC Driver’s License and Driver Abstract an asset.
- Must possess positive organizational and people skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are key qualities. Be prepared to speak in front of large groups.
- Strong computer skills are required.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Capable skier/snowboarder in all conditions.
- Excellent knowledge of the Whistler Blackcomb terrain and Whistler Resort.
- Experience in guest services.
- Ability to deal with large groups of people on a continual basis.
- Responsible and willing to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to recognize inappropriate or reckless behaviour on the slopes
- Ability to remain levelheaded in difficult situations.
- Proof of clear criminal record check

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any ac

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