Mountain Operation Manager

Job Description

<p>Under the supervision of the Director Mountain Operations and in collaboration with the Executive Director Team and other departmental mangers the <strong>Manager - Mountain Operations</strong> provides overall leadership to all areas of all Mountain, Trails and Property Maintenance on a year-around basis. The <strong>Mountain Operations Manager</strong> with be particularly focused on Snowmaking, Grooming, Trail Maintenance, Trail Safety and overall presentation in all outside areas including assisting with facility and equipment maintenance as required. This is a “working Management” position leading several Mountain Operation teams and working at all levels to ensure the best possible conditions daily. The Mountain Operation Manager will oversee several areas of operations including -</p> <ul> <li>Snowmaking and Grooming</li> <li>Trail Maintenance including all fencing, padding, signage etc.</li> <li>Assist in all areas of property maintenance including snow removal, salting and sanding in winter, grass cutting trimming and water park property maintenance.</li> <li>Assist with Water (potable and raw water sources) and Sewage Operations.</li> <li>Assist with Water Park Maintenance as required.</li> <li>Take a lead role in all areas of facility maintenance.</li> <li>Regulatory Compliance</li> <li>Health and Safety</li> <li>Lead portions of capital projects and new development</li> <li>Assist in planning, implementation and growth of four-season operations goals.</li> </ul> <br /> <ul> <li>Minimum 5 years experience in Mountain Operation, 2 years in a leadership role.</li> <li>Familiar with pumping systems, equipment operations and maintenance, infrastructure and facility maintenance and various utilities.</li> <li>Proven understanding of snowmaking, grooming and finished slope conditioning.</li> <li>Proven team leadership and people management skills.</li> <li>Strong proficiency in standard PC software, Word, Outlooks, Excel, etc.</li> <li>Understanding of regulatory requirement in all areas of operations.</li> <li>Able to manage budgets, staffing and outside vendors/tradesperson as required.</li> <li>Experience developing and implementing operational strategies, capital investment projects and maintenance/replacement schedules.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li> <li>Bilingual (French and English) consider an asset.</li> </ul>