Slope Grooming Driver - Winter 2026/27

Description
Slope Grooming Driver 1s provide an outstanding experience for our guests by reshaping and grooming the ski runs to create a positive memorable skiing/boarding experience for our guests. Driver 1s report to the Senior Supervisor of Slopes and the Slope Grooming Supervisors.
Essential Functions

Perform prestart inspections; shut down procedures and complete all required documentation.
Working mostly at nights pushing snow from areas of accumulation to areas that need coverage, working in the terrain parks, as well as hauling, moving or repositioning industry type equipment and implements.
Operating snow grooming machinery in a safe and competent manner to compact new snowfall; maintain, rebuild, and improve the snow slopes.
Will have read the Pisten Bully manual and become knowledgeable with the manufacturers’ standard operating procedures of all machinery operated and complete documentation required.
Will have read, understood and signed a copy of the Slope Grooming Manual.
Report all incidents and near misses immediately to your shift supervisor; this includes all injury accidents, close calls, property damage, or other reportable incidents. .
Adhere to all Corporate policies and procedures and all Maintenance standard operating procedures for the safe operation and proper maintenance of all vehicles.
Perform clearing and snow accumulation maintenance of buildings entrances, lift terminals (load/unload), Gondola terminals or other areas, as and when required.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all departments.
Able to identify improper, inadequate, or poor-quality grooming and how that might relate to risk management issues.
Understand and strive toward departmental goals and objectives as laid out by Supervisors.
Ability to follow instruction that comes from the daily meetings or is written in the Grooming List for the shift; report all shortcomings with explanation.
Keep your assigned snowcat clean and tidy for the next operator.
Identify, contain, mitigate and report all fuel leaks according to the Fuel Management Program.
Complete general maintenance to machines before, during or after shift including but not limited to changing lights, grouser bars, track guides and tires.
Other duties as assigned.

Experience/Requirements

Previous mountain operation and/or heavy equipment operation experience preferred
Mechanically inclined
Clean and valid driver’s license
Self-motivated, responsible and open-minded
Capable of working alone or with others
Able to work flexible hours particularly at night
Enjoy outdoor mountain lifestyle

Additional Considerations

Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.
This position requires the ability to sit and concentrate for long periods of time, a good level of physical fitness, and the ability to work independently.
Intermittent exposure to extreme environments (temperature, wind, alpine slopes).
This role operates heavy machinery and works around moving equipment.
Uniform pieces (liner, outer jacket, outer pants, toque) are provided.
Must be able to hike and move around easily in a remote, alpine environment.
Snowmobile and vehicle operation for work requires completion of a training program and competency assessments.
This role has potential exposure to industrial chemicals e.g., solvents, oils, grease.

This role is subject to all terms and conditions of the Sunshine Village Employee Handbook, Policy Manual, and the Employment Standards Code.