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Lift Operations Lead Hand

Government of Alberta · Forestry and Parks

This job in plain words

This full-time seasonal job is a lead hand role at Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Cypress Hills Provincial Park. The lead runs a crew of maintenance staff, grooms ski trails, and keeps lift and snow equipment working in the winter.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. The posting does not state citizenship or work permit rules.

Education
High school diploma · Some high school education, related training, and 2 years of related experience.
Experience
2 years of related experience. 500 to 1000 hours operating grooming equipment is an asset.
Job type
Full-time seasonal wage position, up to 40 hours per week, late December to end of March 2027. Shifts include evenings, weekends and holidays.

What they ask for:

  • Some high school education and related training
  • 2 years of related work experience
  • Current Intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level C/AED
  • WHMIS 2015 certificate
  • Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent
  • Mechanical aptitude and equipment operating experience

What you would do

  • Operate snowcats and snowmobile groomers to groom ski trails
  • Inspect, maintain and clean grooming equipment
  • Coordinate grooming and snowmaking work with supervisors
  • Respond to public inquiries and safety concerns
  • Lead a crew of maintenance staff and schedule their shifts
  • Fix maintenance problems and report progress to supervisors

How to apply

Apply online through the official job posting. Your resume should clearly show how you meet the requirements, with months and years for all education and work experience.

Good to know:

  • Training sessions in late December are mandatory.
  • You must have reliable transportation, as there is no public transit to the resort.
  • Candidates pay initial document costs, but some are reimbursed, including the 5-year commercial driver's abstract.
  • The position works outdoors in cold winter weather and requires good physical stamina.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the Government of Alberta career site counts: read it before you apply.

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