Lift Operations Foreman

Reports to

Lift Operations Supervisor

Position Overview

The Lift Operations Foreman works as part of the Mountain Operations team. They will assist in all aspects of Lift Operations including onsite daily supervision of Lift Operations staff, assisting in training new Lift Operations staff, having knowledge and understanding of all procedures for Lift Operations and related safety procedures, addressing any safety issues which would put an employee or guest in an unsafe situation, maintain the inventory all Lift Operations lift tools, ensuring mazes and ramps are maintained at all times, ensuring all start up and shut down procedures are followed and completed at every lift.

The Lift Operations Foreman will also help maintain records and documents such as daily lift logs, lift incident reports, etc.

The incumbent should expect to be working outside in any, all and sometimes adverse weather conditions.

This is a full-time seasonal role, 5 days out of 7 per week.

Alberta Employment Standards regarding probationary periods apply.

Qualifications

• Ski Industry experience (within Lift Operations preferred)
• Previous supervisory experience
• Previous experience operating surface lifts and aerial chairlifts
• Previous experience in front-facing customer service roles
• Able to ski/snowboard in all types of mountain terrain in varying conditions
• Risk management experience
• Mechanical aptitude (a background in mechanical experience preferred)
• Physically & mentally fit
• Capable and willing to work outside, at times in severe weather environment
• Valid class 5 driver’s license (or better)
• Minimum age 18 years old

Core Competencies

• Professional deportment with excellent customer service skills: experience dealing with guests and working collaboratively with co-workers
• Cheerful, outgoing personality; demonstrated temperament and disposition for highly stressful situations
• 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
• Passion for working in an outdoor environment (recreational mountain pursuits are considered assets)

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of Lift Operations staff per Ski Marmot Basin’s Lift Operations Training Manual, ski industry best practices and company policies/procedures
• Ensure all Lift Operators are competent in lift duties, daily operating procedures and emergency procedures
• Help maintain lift records and documents
• Maintain proper lift standards as per the Z-98 code
• Ensure a safe working environment for all Lift Operators, address or report any unsafe situations

Additional:

• Provide onsite supervision of employees
• Work in a safe efficient manner; point out any safety concerns that would put any employee or guest in an unsafe situation
• Good working knowledge and understanding of all lift operations/safety procedures; ensure staff compliance and excellence in same
• Help maintain an inventory of all Lift Operations tools & materials
• Ensure mazes and ramps are always maintained
• Ensure all start up/shut down procedures are followed and completed at each lift daily 

Supplementary:

• Respect and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the “Corporate Policies”, “Employee Handbook” and “Lift Operations Training Manual”
• Understand and adhere to Ski Marmot Basin’s “Harassment Policy” and the company’s “Privacy Policy”.