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Snowfarming Lead Hand
Position Overview
Snowfarmer - General Labourers work as part of the Safety Operations team. They are responsible for setting up and maintaining all Snowfarming fences and apparatus, performing trail maintenance, aiding with hazard marking, transport and pack first aid equipment and performing any general labour as required. They are to report any issues to the Snowfarming Lead Hand or a safety operations supervisor. They must ensure that all daily Snowfarming duties are being completed efficiently and work is documented.
The incumbent should expect to be working outside all day, every day, sometimes in adverse or extreme weather conditions.
Employees in this position are responsible for providing the following tools: Skis/snowboard, ski/snowboard boots, appropriate clothing layers for the weather, black ski pants as well as other sundry items.
This is a full-time seasonal role (October to May), 5 days out of 7 per week. Shifts are 9 hours, inclusive of a 1-hour unpaid lunch. The incumbent must be available to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays. Please note that you may not receive full-time hours at the beginning/end of season and during other slow periods. Alberta Employment Standards regarding probationary periods apply.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Build, setup, take down, move, and maintain snow fences, log the same
Ski/snowboard to access work sites
Work through extended periods of physically demanding conditions
Perform shoveling and other trail maintenance
Enforce the “Alpine Responsibility Code”, slow riding zones, area closures
Identify and address safety concerns pertaining to staff and guests
Assist in emergency situations, including; Lift evacuation, avalanche rescue response, first aid, fire, etc.
On-slope risk management: identify and mitigate hazards on hill (run checks, hazard marking)
Assist other departments as required or perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor
Respect and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the “Corporate Policies”, “Employee Handbook” and “Safety Operations Training Manual”
Understand and adhere to Ski Marmot Basin’s “Harassment Policy” and the company’s “Privacy Policy”
Ensure all work-related activities follow “Alberta Occupational Health and Safety” legislation as it relates to the job.
Report any damage to vehicle to the Vehicle Maintenance supervisor.
Other duties as assigned by your supervisor(s)
Qualifications
Complete both safety operations ski skills assessments
Physically fit able to preform strenuous manual labour
First Aid course/training preferred
Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 or equivalent CAA accreditation (preferred)
Valid Alberta class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.
Performance Requirement:
Demonstrated strong skiing/snowboarding ability in all mountain and snow conditions in “Advanced/Most difficult” and “Expert/Extreme” terrain
Physically fit and able to ski with heavy loads (25+ kg). Has proven physical ability to perform all Grade 1 Ski Patroller tasks
Has gained familiarity with all section of Marmot Basin’s Safety Operations Training Manual, policies, SOP’s and first aid algorithms.
Build, setup, take down, move, and maintain snow fences, log the same
Work through extended periods of physically demanding conditions
Work in a safe and efficient manner and complete tasks as assigned
Perform shoveling and other trail maintenance properly and in a timely manner
Enforce the “Alpine Responsibility Code”, slow riding zones, area closures
Identify and address safety concerns pertaining to staff and guests
Assist in emergency situations to the level of training, including; Lift evacuation, avalanche rescue response, first aid, fire, etc.
On-slope risk management: identify and mitigate hazards on hill (run checks, hazard marking)
Has been trained to ride with an unloaded rescue toboggan, load and unload it from the lifts and repack it.
Knows the names and locations of all first aid equipment. Can take it to scene, when directed aid in packaging the patient and can repack any piece of first aid equipment.
Learn all sweeps in the Eagles Ridge and Caribou Ridge Areas.
Become familiar and proficient with Marmot Basin radio protocol
Become familiar with the Avalanche Rescue Plan and your role in it.
Become familiar with transceiver and other AvSar tool use
Review and sign off on the Safety Operations Hazard Assessment and all training documents
Workplace hazardous materials training (WHMIS)
Report any damages or issues with company vehicles to the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor
Assist other departments as required or perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor
Core Competencies
Professional deportment with excellent customer service skills: experience dealing with all on-hill patrons
Cheerful, outgoing personality; demonstrated temperament and disposition for highly stressful situations
Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
Strong team member able to take direction
Motivated and observant; able to perceive needed tasks and complete them without direction
Self-aware; able to identify strengths and gaps in own abilities and training
Able to use taught skills and previous experience to problem solve
Good organizational skills & ability to multi-task
Recreational mountain pursuits, such as rock climbing, and ski touring, are considered assets.
Have completed the Marmot Basin and Safety Operations ski skill assessment and have a copy on file.
Attributes:
• Strong team member able to take direction
• Motivated and observant; able to perceive needed tasks and complete them without direction
• Self-aware; able to identify strengths and gaps in own abilities and training to use taught skills
• and previous experience to problem solve
• Trustworthy and capable of working unsupervised
For your safety it is very strongly recommended that Safety Operations staff preforming patient care have up to date inoculations against; Polio, Hepatitis A/B, Mumps/Rubella, Diphtheria tetanus, Varicella, Measles, Influenza (yearly), & COVID 19.
Employees in this position are responsible for providing the following tools: black ski pants, insulating layers, mits/gloves, helmet as well as other sundry items. Skis/snowboard, boots, a uniform, a vest, personal first aid kit, a head lamp, and other tools are provided for your use at work and should only be used at work.
All employees in this position are required to:
Complete the Marmot Basin and safety operations ski skill assessment and have a copy on file
Pass a ski binding test, for all work boots & skis, performed & recorded by Marmot Basin Rental/Repair staff.
Questions: safety@skimarmot.com
