Employment
If you love people, love to ski and love the mountain resort lifestyle you will thrive in our energetic workplace. Enthusiastic team members hail from far-flung locales such as England, Scotland, Wales, Australia, New Zealand, across Canada and our own backyard. Apex Resort hires for both paid and volunteer positions for the ski season. The perfect fit for Apex: Hardworking, outgoing people who will want to show our guests the best time of their lives!
Come and see us at our job fair!
We will be holding our annual job fair at Penticton Lakeside Resort between 3 and 6pm on Wednesday 23rd October, 2024, so stop by and see us.
Lift Operations & Maintenance
The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, a positive attitude, be physically fit and enjoy working in an outdoor mountain environment. Lift Operators are responsible for the safe operation of all Apex Mountain Resort lifts.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure a comfortable and friendly atmosphere for both guests and staff
- Ensure public and personal safety on lifts
- Offer the highest degree of customer service
- Assist in checking tickets, Tube Park operations and parking when scheduled
- Have a high degree of lift knowledge and be able to operate a designated lift with confidence
- Maintain the appearance of the stations, lift ramps, mazes and surroundings to a high standard throughout the day
- Communicate hazards and/or problems to supervisors
- Know and adhere to the policies, rules and protocols outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Know and follow all safe work procedures
- Know and comply with all expectations of the Injury Management/Return-to-Work Programs
- Perform other tasks and duties that are applicable
Experience & Requirements
- An outgoing, confident and friendly personality
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good punctuality and be reliable
- Physically fit and able to lift 40lbs/18kgs for more than a few moments
- Willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- The ability to ski / snowboard (an asset)
- Able to work individually and as part of a team to complete tasks safely and in a timely manner
Wage: $19/hr
Patrol & Terrain Park
Paid patrollers at Apex Mountain Resort provide for and ensure a reasonably safe skiing environment for our guests. The Assistant Patrol Supervisor will assist the Patrol supervisor with duties including overseeing the operations of the Patrol Department on a daily basis, training of staff, scheduling, administration, office work and the regular duties of a patroller.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assigning daily tasks to patrollers and ensuring smooth operations throughout the day
- Assist the Patrol Supervisor with scheduling and other administrative duties
- Ensure all paperwork is completed to a satisfactory standard
- Supervising and promoting guest safety
- Administering first aid and transporting injured patients off the mountain using a toboggan and/or snowmobile
- Performing sweeps at the end of the day to ensure all guests are safely off the mountain
- Maintaining trails, such as removing or marking hazards
- Setting up mountain safety equipment
- Transporting supplies and equipment, often on skis or snowboard
- Self evacuation and the evacuation of guests from a chairlift
- Avalanche control to include the safe transport of explosives, explosive control work and ski cutting
- Avalanche Search and Rescue
- Rope rescue of guests from difficult terrain
- Incident investigations
- Completing WorkSafe documentation for injured workers
- Enforcement of the Skier Responsibility Code, Resort Policies and terrain closures
- Liaising with the Canadian Ski Patrol on weekends
- Other duties that are assigned
Experience & Requirements
- Minimum of 3 seasons of previous patrol (or similar) experience
- Occupational First Aid Level 3 (Preferred) or equivalent
- CAA Avalanche Operations Level 1
- Valid BC Driver’s license
- Risk management experience, an asset
- Current criminal record check
- All patrollers are required to work up to 9 night shifts (13:00 to 21:30)
- WorkSafe Blaster Certificate
- CAA AvSAR Advanced Skills/Level 2, an asset
- Ability to work extended hours outside in various weather conditions
- Able to lift, carry and ski with up to 50lbs/23kg
Wage : $21 – $23
As a member of the Park Crew, help shape the terrain that you love to ride. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, physically capable, and familiar with the resort terrain. The applicant must be able to work well in a team environment and is required to work in all-weather mountain conditions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain and assist in construction, inspection, and testing of terrain park features.
- Install, maintain and monitor safety materials including signage, hit markers, features, and everything that falls into the park boundaries.
- Have knowledge of when a feature should be open or closed, ensuring all signage, fencing, and park entrances are in order.
- Open/Close terrain parks as needed. Ensure that this is communicated with mountain operations.
- Build take-offs, landings, etc.
- Make safety the number one priority — have knowledge and adhere to the Alpine Responsibility Code and educate the public in the park.
- Support Ski Patrol as needed.
- Maintain a park log that shows daily maintenance for every feature.
- Monitor and maintain a presence in the parks.
- Perform special event construction and teardown as needed.
- Keep terrain park and facilities clean of debris and garbage.
Experience & Requirements
- Freestyle certification, an asset
- Terrain Park Builders course, an asset
- Ski or snowboard Park 1 instructor, an asset
- Safety orientated working attitude and professional manner
- Ability to work extended hours outside in various weather conditions
- Able to lift, carry and ski with up to 50lbs/23kg
- Good interpersonal skills, working in a team environment
- Punctual and reliable a must
Wage: $19.50
Snowmaking & Grooming
Snowmaking allows Apex to open early and sustain a quality and durable product until closing. It is a physically demanding job and operates for up to 2 months, with three 8 hour shifts a day. Members of the snowmaking department are responsible for setting up and monitoring our snowmaking equipment to produce a quality product for skiers and snowboarders. Snowmakers have the privilege of fulfilling their tasks on the side of a mountain with a backdrop of magnificent mountain views, sunrises and sunsets. The ideal candidate will be self-confident, self-motivated, physically capable with a desire to work outside in a mountain environment. We want you to help us make it Snow!
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in Snowmaking training, understand and adhere to the policies, rules and protocols outlined, develop an understanding of the operation of our snowmaking system, operational techniques, and how to produce quality snow product.
- Be responsible for transporting and setting up snow guns and hoses and operating and maintaining snow guns in a safe and efficient manner throughout your shift.
- Perform pre-startup inspections and walk around checks.
- Perform basic daily snowmaking equipment maintenance.
- Be required to shovel and clear ice, roll and pack hoses and perform general labour tasks as needed.
- Safely operate a snowmobile on the resort.
Experience & Requirements:
- High school diploma or its equivalent
- Valid driver’s license with no restrictions
- Mechanical knowledge is an asset
- Snowmaking experience is an asset
- Snowmobile experience an asset
- Avalanche training an asset
- Able to perform in severe and inclement conditions, outdoors for sustained periods of time
- Willing to work on day, afternoon or night shifts
- Comfortable working with high voltage and high water pressure
- Must be able to lift 50lbs/23kg
- Must be physically fit
Wage: $19.50
Apex Mountain Resort maintains both a skating rink and an outdoor adventure skating loop throughout the season. We are looking for reliable, motivated people to join our Ice Maintenance team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Performing ice maintenance duties, including safe use of Zamboni resurfacing equipment and skid steers
- Monitor equipment to detect wear and damage
- Arrange for maintenance and repair work as necessary
- Perform cleaning of equipment and the ice areas
- Performing general ground maintenance activities such as snow and ice removal
- Communicating the status of the ice surfaces with the front office
- Working with other departments to keep the ice and associated facilities in good condition
- Performing a safety and security check of the ice areas and opening and closing the surfaces as necessary
- Checking customers for valid tickets or passes throughout the day
- Abiding by Apex Mountain Resort policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook
- Other duties that are assigned
Experience & Requirements
- Valid BC Driver’s license
- Previous Zamboni and/or skid steer experience, an asset
- Safety conscious problem solver that is mechanically inclined
- A good communicator with a professional approach to customer service
- Able to effectively respond to customer concerns or complaints, including emergency situations when required
- Ability to work extended hours outside in various weather conditions
- Able to lift and carry up to 40lbs/18kg
Wage: $19.50
SnowSchool & Rentals
As a Ski / Snowboard Instructor, you will be responsible for providing safe, enjoyable and professional lessons for clients of all ages and skill levels. You will lead lessons for school groups, weekend camps, holiday camps and private clients. We are currently looking to fill part-time positions. Successful applicants will demonstrate a positive attitude, a team-orientated mindset, and a strong work ethic.
Job Responsibilities:
- Teach both group and private lessons
- Work with guests of all ages and abilities
- Deliver exceptional guest service to enhance the overall experience
- Create a safe and fun learning environment
- Support Apex Rental operations, including equipment fitting, returns, cleaning, etc.
- Provide inspiring feedback to foster a love for skiing and snowboarding
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Be flexible and prepared to work five days a week, including weekends (shifts may vary)
Experience & Requirements:
- Minimum CSIA/CASI instructor Level 1 certification or equivalent
- Dual certifications in ski and snowboarding an asset
- Park certification an asset
- CADs’ certification an asset
- Fluency in English is required
- Willingness to work weekends and holidays
- Placement is contingent upon successful completion of training, meeting the minimum skill, guest service, and safety standards
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- Completion of Criminal Record Check
- Must be polite, patient, understanding, and have a positive attitude
- Enthusiasm and comfort in teaching children aged 4 and up
- Meet minimum physical requirements including the ability to pick up students and manually assist them during lessons and chair lift loading/unloading
- Commit to all multi-week clubs and programs as assigned
Wage: $19 – $21
Apply now!
Please complete the below form specifying the position you are interested in.