Job Description

Come work with us in Lake Louise. Live, Work, Play surrounded by awe-inspiring views!

The Lake Louise Ski Resort is a world-class ski area nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We are a year-round operation, operating as a ski resort in the winter months and as a wildlife interpretive centre and sightseeing gondola in the summer months.

Whether you want to work indoors or outdoors, no day will ever be the same. As an employee you can expect a great working environment, employee benefits, competitive wages and the experience of a lifetime.

At present some of our Employee Perks include:

• LLSR Summer lift pass
• Free LLSR recreational opportunities including guided hikes and sightseeing
• Free employee transportation from Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore
• Food and Beverage discounts at designated cafeterias and restaurants
• Retail store discounts
• Staff rates at Skoki Backcountry Lodge
• Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate at designated cafeterias when you provide your own reusable mug
• Employee recognition programs
• Long Service Award programs
• Opportunity for educational growth and development
• Optional subsidized staff housing for full-time employees
• Awesome staff events, activities, and team building events throughout the season
• RRSP matching contribution depending on length of service
• Extended health care plan depending on length of service
• Employee discounts at Lake Louise Ski Area Daycare, eligibility criteria apply

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing equipment problems and completing maintenance and repairs on all company vehicles and heavy-duty equipment including snow cats, loaders and excavators.

Job Responsibilities:

• Regular & unscheduled inspections and maintenance of all wheeled vehicles, over snow equipment, and stationary engines
• Must be knowledgeable and show a proficient ability to troubleshoot
• Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with colleagues and other departments
• Diagnose defects in heavy duty equipment
• Participate in maintaining a high standard of safety
• Assist in all vehicle and equipment maintenance projects and work with contractors as required
• Operate all fleet vehicles in order to evaluate the results of previously performed maintenance
• Complete work orders and projects as assigned
• Accurate record keeping of regular inspections, maintenance, and projects
• Work closely with Mountain Operations, Mechanical Services, Parts / Purchasing, and in cooperation with all other resort departments

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Second to Fourth year HD Mechanic apprentice, actively enrolled in a training program
• Must have the ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Must possess accurate verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced skiing/snowboarding skills are an asset
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Able to work supervised & unsupervised
• Able to prioritize tasks for efficiency
• Valid Driver’s license (class 5), a clean driving abstract and a clean 3-year claims experience letter provided from your insurance policy is required.
• Strong knowledge of truck and equipment safety
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
• First aid certificate an asset
• A police background check, from your home country or province, will be required upon commencement of employment

Work Schedule:

7:00am – 5:30pm

4 On/3 Off