Lift Operator - Winter 24/25
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 Winter Employee Perks include:
- LLSR lift pass (valued at approx. $1,500)
- Reciprocal discounts with other Ski Resorts
- Free group lessons and discounted private lessons through snow school
- Free LLSR recreational opportunities including guided snowshoe tours and tubing
- Free employee transportation from Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore
- Food and Beverage discounts at designated cafeterias and restaurants
- Friend and Family discounted day passes
- Retail, Rental and Repair 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
- Year-round employees may be eligible for spousal and family passes
- Employee discounts at Lake Louise Ski Area Daycare, eligibility criteria apply
Start Date: This position requires the successful candidate to start on approximately March 10th 2025. Your application will not be considered if you are unavailable during this time.
Job Description:
The primary responsibility of the Lift Operators at Lake Louise is to ensure the safety of guests using our lifts.
Job Responsibilities:
- Loading and unloading guests in a safe, efficient, and friendly manner
- Daily opening, closing and periodic lift checks
- Completing daily lift logs and incident reports when required
- Maintenance of ramps and mazes
- Maintaining a clean, orderly lift area
- Communication with Mechanical Services for any lift problems
- Communication with Dispatch for any injuries, control work or in the event of avalanches
- Helping Patrol with end of day procedures
- Assisting with lift evacuations when necessary
- Completing tasks in adverse weather conditions
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
- Understanding all aspects of the Lift Operators' Manual and all emergency procedures
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment etc. in excess of 25 pounds
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Able to work well under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
- Follow all LLSR policies and procedures
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
- Beginner to Expert skiing/riding ability preferred
- Energetic and self -motivated
- Strong written and verbal English with a second language considered an asset
Work Schedule:
5 days on/2 days off
Dress Code:
Outdoor uniform (jacket and pants) which is provided for a rental fee, you are to provide all other necessary items in accordance with appearance policy.