Ski Lift Mechanic Apprentice

Position Type: Year-Round, Full-Time
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday and evenings and/or weekends, as required
Location: Orono, Ontario
Reporting to: Outdoor Operations Manager
Start Date: Immediate

Brimacombe ski area is currently seeking a Lift Mechanic Apprentice for our fast-paced alpine ski and snowboard facility. This year-round, full-time position reports to the Outdoor Operations Manager and is responsible for maintaining on site lifts, as well as various resort equipment, machinery and facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily, weekly and annual routine lift maintenance


• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
  


• Interact professionally with lift operations staff and assist with training of lift operators, where required. 


• Ensure work area(s) are kept safe and clean, reporting any damage, malfunction or misuse of any company equipment and/or property.


• Assist in any emergency situations, including but not limited to lift evacuation procedures.


• Ensure all lifts are maintained to CSA Z-98 code and manufacturer's recommendations.


• Accurately complete all required safety checks, logs and documentation to Brimacombe standards.


• Operating snowmobiles and all-terrain utility vehicles


• Charlie-Tango-Alpha-Foxtrot – using radios for communication


• Working in a variety of weather and terrain conditions.


• Ready to take on any challenge or help other team members when needed 


• Perform all duties assigned by Outdoor Operations Manager and Outdoor Operations Assistant Manager.

Qualifications:

• Registered SLM-T or having ski industry experience and willing to be registered as an apprentice. Those who currently hold a SLM-A or SLM-B certification are encouraged to apply.


• Good communications skills, self-motivated, mature, dependable, and able to work well with others


• Willing and able to work in all weather conditions


• Ability to work at excessive heights. Current Working at Heights certification is an asset  


• Valid G Driver’s License


• Ability to operate snowmobiles, ATVs and 4x4 trucks in a safe and responsible manner


• Operator’s certificates for associated industrial equipment an asset


• Good working knowledge of current WSIB regulations


• Mechanical and/or electrical experience an asset
  
  

Candidates must be willing to work from both outside and in office as required and be flexible with hours and times. Candidates must be willing to work all shifts including weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed. The successful candidate will also be required to comply with Brimacombe’s Statement of Business Conduct.

To Apply:

Please complete an electronic application by clicking the APPLY button associated with this posting. We are currently not taking applications in-person.

Hiring Timeline

• Interviews will be scheduled upon receipt of qualified applications and will conducted via a virtual platform. We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


• Job posting will remain open until position is filled.
  

Brimacombe is an equal and fair employer. Brimacombe is committed to an environment that is barrier free; if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process, we will work with you to meet your needs. 

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