Personnel Listing

Accounting Clerk

Ski Area / Company: Sun Peaks Resort
Address: 1280 Alpine Road
Sun Peaks, BC  V0E 5N0
Contact: Phone: 250 578 7222
Fax: 250 578 7223
Email: employment@sunpeaksresort.com
Comments: QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
•Proficient accounting knowledge or background.
•Proficient in the use of: Microsoft computer software, ACCPAC, Internet, ADP PaySpecialist Program, HRDR Laser R.O.E. Program.
•Outstanding verbal, communication, organizational and time management skills.
•Advanced Excel and Word knowledge.
•In-depth knowledge of the Employment Standards Act and Labour Code in relation to payroll and benefit administration and record keeping
•Minimum Education – Grade 12 Plus Canadian Payroll Association Payroll Certification program Level 1
•Minimum 2 years experience with accounting department for a medium to large sized organization
•Proven ability to be a team player in a multi faceted resort environment
•Strong Cash Handling Skills.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Ledger:
•All banking related tasks, including bank reconciliation
•Preparation of month end and year end journal entries
•Cheque preparation and distribution, also to include WCB, MSP, GST, PST, garnishees etc.
•Year end audit preparation for external auditors
•Assist with preparation and distribution of monthly departmental financial statements
•Prepare weekly revenue and labour report for managers

Staff Accommodations:
•Administer room assignment
•Ensure all staff housing agreements are complete and maintained for accuracy
•Administration of rent collection and damage deposits.
•Server as liaison for staff housing disputes
•Coordinate deposit returns and applicable final staff check out deductions

Payroll:
•Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, administer the SPRC payroll
•Knowledge of exclusions for hours of work, overtime requirements and statutory holiday pay and rates for commissions, incentive plans
•Ensure all deductions from employment income e.g. income tax, Employment insurance, benefit plan
•Reconcile payroll entries for General Ledger
•individual and group termination, e.g. ROE, final pay
•WCB and other claim pay verification
•Coordinate sign up and administer ongoing amendments for the company matching RRSP program
•Strict adherence to confidentiality policies
Date Posted: January 28, 2010

Lift Operators, Skyride Operators, Parking/Line Control Attendants

Ski Area / Company: Grouse Mountain Resort
Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way
North Vancouver, BC
V7R 4K9
Contact: Please apply online at http://grousemountain.com/Winter/about-us/careers/
Comments: Grouse Mountain is currently seeking Lift Operators, Skyride Operators, and Parking/Line Control Attendants for 2010/24/7 as we are open for 17 days February 12 - February 28, 2010. Training starts early February. Please visit http://grousemountain.com/Winter/about-us/careers/ for more information.
Date Posted: January 25, 2010

Session Leader/ Ski Instructor

Ski Area / Company: Nakiska Ski Resort
Address: PO Box 1988
Kananaskis, AB  T0L 2H0
Contact: Human Resources Manager
hr@skinakiska.com
Fax: 403.591.7780
Comments: The Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. is looking to fill the full-time, weekend, seasonal position of a SKI INSTRUCTOR/ SESSION LEADER at Nakiska Ski Resort. Reporting to the Winter Sports School Director, the ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and team player. We focus on building and maintaining long lasting relationships with our staff and guests and encourage you to come “Experience the Ultimate” and be a part of our Nakiska Winter Sports School Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work for the largest private owner/operator of ski resorts in North America, proudly operating Fernie Alpine Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort.

Some of the responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to:
Ø Teaching Ski classes as assigned according to skill/certification level
Ø Leading skier improvement sessions for Instructors
Ø Some Supervisory duties including handing out lesson plans and office work
Ø Dealing with customer concerns
Ø Assisting other Instructors as needed
Ø Participating in the creation of school group itineraries
Ø Maintain and improve current skills
Ø General on-hill maintenance as required

Qualifications:
Ø Minimum Level 3 Ski Instructor certification

RCR offers industry competitive compensation and benefits in a great working environment. We thank all applicants for their interest in Resorts of the Canadian Rockies; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are interested in this opportunity, please fax or email your Resume to:

Human Resources Manager
Nakiska Ski Resort
Kananaskis, Alberta
Fax: 403.591.7780
hr@skinakiska.com 

Date Posted: January 25, 2010

Retail Trade Manager

Ski Area / Company: Silver Star Ski Resort
Address: Silver Star Mountain, BC - Close to Vernon, BC
Contact: Email Human Resources at hr@skisilverstar.com
or apply on line at www.skisilverstar.com
Comments: The Retail Trade Manager is primarily responsible for the overall merchandising and determining profitability of the establishment according to set goals and business objectives. Daily operations include staff management, customer satisfaction, neat product presentation, inventory management and carrying out seasonal changes and promotional activities.

Responsibilities:
- Manage and train staff and assign duties
- Determine merchandise and service to be sold, assist in display of merchandise
- Ensure that customers are provided with correct and accurate information regarding the particular items
- Develop and implement marketing strategies
- Determine staffing requirements
- targeting and developing specific markets
- promoting company products
- monitoring health and safety, environmental health and legal requirements
- broadening awareness of market and competitor activity

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong ability to translate deep dive analytics into actionable recommendations
- Minimum 2 years experience in retail
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft excel
- Merchandising experience a must
- Cash handling experience is an asset
- Time management skills
- Working knowledge of the facility, services and local area
- Must be approachable, dependable and a strong team player
- Must be able to deal with people of various ages with animation and with patience

Hours:
- Per week range between 32-40 F/T and must be flexible – full time year round

Wage:
- Minimum starting wage is $13.00-15.50 per hour based on experience

Operational Hours:
- Operation hours can range from 8am till 8:30pm
Date Posted: January 20, 2010

Sales Manager

Ski Area / Company: Red Mountain Resort
Address: 4300 Red Mountain Road
Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0
Contact: By email jobs@redresort.com
Comments: CAREER OPPORTUNITY - Sales Manager

Red Mountain Resort, home of legendary Red Mountain ski area in Rossland, BC, is seeking an experienced destination resort Sales Manager. This is a terrific opportunity to work for a growing ski resort and live in a beautiful mountain community with a recreation lifestyle featuring world-class skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, golf and other activities. Reporting to the Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Communications, this position manages all sales duties with a mandate to increasing skier visits, company revenues and resort awareness. This is a full-time position. The ideal candidate is a sales professional, a strategic thinker with extensive experience, contacts and relationships in the ski and travel industries.

Responsibilities:
1. Annual sales planning, budgeting and financial management
2. Sales performance tracking, reporting and analysis
3. Client database management
4. Outside and inside sales activities including:
• Attending trade shows
• Attending consumer ski shows
• Client visits and sales presentations
• Resort FAM tours
• Corporate, group and wholesaler sales
• Client relationship management
• Cold calling
5. Working in concert with Red’s Marketing and Communications Manager and revenue departments F&B, Snowsports School, Retail and Rentals, Red Reservations and Real Estate to increase revenues

Qualifications
1. Experience
• Prior resort sales experience required preferably within the ski industry
2. Education
• Post Secondary education with a university business degree preferred
3. Computer Skills
• Proficiency in Windows Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook essential
4. Attributes
• Exceptional social and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills
• Exceptional writing and typing skills
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines with an eye for detail
• Ability to excel in a team environment and to work alone with minimum supervision
• Ability to skiing or snowboarding at an advanced intermediate level
• Must possess a passion for mountain culture
• An excellent command of written and spoken English is essential. Spoken French and Mandarin are assets.

Work Schedule
1. Extensive periods of travel
2. Willingness to work weekends and evenings as needed
3. Willingness to accept a flexible work schedule from time to time

Employment Benefits
1. Staff seasons pass
2. Extended heath, dental and medical benefits plan
3. Staff recognitions and events
4. Staff discounts on food, rentals and retail
5. Reciprocal skiing at most resorts
6. Affordable housing in Rossland, Warfield or Trail
7. Advancement opportunities

Only selected candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Please submit your resume by January 29, 2010 to:
Vice President Sales and Marketing
Red Mountain Resort
P.O. Box 670
Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0
Fax: 250-362-5833
Email: jobs@redresort.com 
Date Posted: January 4, 2010

Operations Administrator

Ski Area / Company: The Lake Louise Ski Area
Address: 1 Whitehorn Rd, Lake Louise, AB
Contact: If you are interested please fax or email your resume with cover letter to:
Email: jobs@skilouise.com
Fax: 403-522-1342
Comments: •Position related computer experience is necessary such as Microsoft Word and Excel, data logging and management.
•To ensure a high quality, friendly and cooperative relationship with guests, businesses, and mountain staff.
•Maintain good interdepartmental relations and communication.
•To ensure base radio is monitored properly at all times, enforcing radio protocol
•Reception services; answering main Operations line, Operations local, and all department lines.
•Monitor Alberta Power Pool hourly.
•Assist in the collection, programming and processing of Operation’s records.
•Operations Administrator will be responsible as an active team member, initiating and directing tasks such as developing documents, charts, business letters, etc.
•Signing out and control of radios, Driver’s List, Snowmobile and Quad Exams, Locker Rooms.
•Obtain and maintain a copy of all Operations, Slopes and Mountain Dept. schedules.
•Assist Purchasing in issuing goods, inventory on Resale goods, data entry of Parts Inventory, Tool Allowance records, Gas Card issuing and record maintenance, filing and sorting mail, and placing Ski Louise office supply orders.
•Assist Slopes and Mountain Management in administrative tasks.
•Maintenance of an efficiently organized filing system.
•Supervise and/or maintain a clean office area.
•Supervise and/or maintain a well-stocked clean lunchroom and bathroom
•Maintain a high level of enthusiasm and office morale.
•Follow all LLSA policies and procedures
•Adhere to LLSA grooming policy at all times
•Complete other tasks as assigned
•Excellent communication skills.
•Related work experience is an asset – ie. Customer Service and Reception
•Knowledge of ski area operations an asset.
•Able to work both as a team member and work alone without direct supervision.
•Neat, clean and alert.
•Able to multi-task and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
Date Posted: December 21, 2009

Heavy Duty Mechanic with Snow cat experience

Ski Area / Company: Cypress Mountain
Address: PO Box 91252
West Vancouver, BC  V7V 3N9
Contact: Human Resources at jobs@cypressmountain.com
Comments: HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
Reports to: Shop Manager

Heavy Duty Mechanics work as part of a team with the Grooming and Snow Removal Manager, Graveyard Snow Removal Supervisor and Grooming Supervisor.

MAIN DUTIES
• Perform scheduled service and maintenance on snowcats, plow trucks, loaders, graders, pick ups and other heavy construction equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Test and repair hydraulic and hydrostatic systems
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
• Service attachments and working tools such as snowcats, blades, ploughs, winches and side booms; weld and fabricate attachments as required
• May perform repair work on heavy trucks
• May attach components and adjust new snow grooming equipment
• Perform field service in adverse weather conditions
• Complete log books and service records
• Maintain a clean work environment

WORKING CONDITIONS
• Shift work is required, days and evenings, seven days a week
• Some shifts may be on an on call basis and contingent on snow, weather conditions and ticket sales levels
• Overtime may be required (must be approved)

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
• Completion of a 3 to 5 year apprenticeship program
• Heavy duty equipment or commercial transport trade certificate required
• Inter-provincial trade certification (Red Seal) preferred
• Snow cat experience essential
• Previous experience with electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and welding skills
• Clean drivers abstract
• Class 1 or 3 drivers license with air brake endorsement
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Must supply own hand tools, weatherproof work safety boots and cold and wet weather clothing
• Some heavy lifting over 50 lbs required
Date Posted: December 17, 2009

Journeyman Electrician

Ski Area / Company: Lake Louise Ski Area
Address: 1 Whitehorn Rd
Lake Louise AB T0L1E0
Contact: Human Resources
jobs@skilouise.com
Ph: (403) 522 1321
Fax: (403) 522 1342
Comments: ·Licensed Journeyman Electrician with strong trade skills
·OH&S responsibility and requirements of the electrical department
·Strong Low Voltage Control system trouble shooting skills with PLC experience
·Active involvement in the routine and non-routine maintenance as well as upgrades to all ski lifts, lodges and buildings, this involves a considerable amount of outdoor, on-mountain tasks
·Accurate record keeping of routine and non-routine inspections, maintenance, and projects
·Follow work orders and projects
·Work closely with all other maintenance departments as well as provide support for all other operational departments
·Highly organized and detail oriented
·Ability to work well independently as well as in a team
Date Posted: December 2, 2009

Equipment Operator/Cat Driver

Ski Area / Company: WinSport Canada - Canada Olympic Park
Address: 88 Canada Olympic Road SW
Calgary, Ab
T3B 5R5
Contact: jobs@winsportcanada.ca
www.winsportcanada.ca
Comments: WinSport Canada:
WinSport Canada provides world-class sport facilities where Canadian athletes can discover develop and excel. WinSport Canada owns and operates Canada Olympic Park, the Bill Warren Training Centre, the Beckie Scott High Performance Training Centre on Haig Glacier, and Camp Green on Farnham Glacier. A not-for-profit organization, WinSport Canada supports national sport organizations, encourages educational opportunities and subsidizes the operation of unique training and recreational facilities used by the nation's top athletes and the general public.

Job Posting:
We are currently looking for a temporary equipment operator to join our renowned venue maintenance team at WinSport Canada’s Canada Olympic Park.

Responsibilities could include, but will not be limited to:
• Operating the snowcat and other snow grooming vehicles
• Snowmaking with the venue maintenance crew
• Assisting with special event set-up and take-down (evening, weekends)
• Assisting with Park construction projects

The ideal candidate will have:
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment
• Strong communication skills and have a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Exposure to snowmaking techniques and processes would be considered an asset

WinSport Canada offers discounts throughout Canada Olympic Park and many skiing and snowboarding opportunities across the region. For additional information or to apply, please submit a resumé and cover letter to jobs@WinSportCanada.ca   

Human Resources Department
WinSport Canada
88 Canada Olympic Road S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T3B 5R5
Fax: (403) 247-5604
E-mail: jobs@WinSportcanada.ca

By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process. All applications will be kept on file for three months.
Date Posted: November 27, 2009

Support Technician (PT)

Ski Area / Company: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Address:  
Contact: To ensure that we provide you with the best possible recruitment experience, please ensure you apply using the following process:

1. To apply for the position of Support Technician, please send an email to sjasper@kickinghorseresort.com and use the following as your subject line: “Support Technician-Your Last Name.” Please attach a current version of your resume in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using your last name as the file name.

2. Please note in your covering letter how you meet each of the requirements outlined in the posting, why you would like to work for Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, and provide a range for your salary expectations.

We appreciate all applications and will handle in confidence. Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Kicking Horse Resort.
Comments: Key Responsibilities
• Respond to and follow up on technology-related emails, calls and voicemails
• Document, log and track issues, processes and solutions to ensure that a high level of quality and service is maintained
• Provide first-class support, troubleshooting and basic training to our internal users across multiple
• departments with technical issues
• Ensure desktop hardware, software, specialized applications and components are properly installed and configured for users
• Ensure that access levels are set and enforced for confidential or sensitive resources
• Train end users on technology-related policies and processes such as appropriate internet and email usage, system security, and network usage
• Assist with requisitioning, new employee setup, and the efficient administration of technology and communication resources
• Re-direct and escalate issues to the Manager of IT where appropriate to ensure that technical issues are resolved thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Provide assistance on technology related special projects, implementations, customizations, and upgrades as required
• Assist in the maintenance of backup and data recovery procedures
• Assist in the development of ‘help desk’ procedures and documentation
• Review and analyze current system resources and provide assistance to the Manager of IT in system optimization

Qualifications
• Minimum 2 years of previous experience in a technology support role in a professional client/server environment
• Previous working experience in Microsoft Windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite and related products, Microsoft Outlook, and basic network and server administration
• Previous experience with the setup and maintenance of technology and communication hardware, software and components for multiple users
• Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in IT, Computer Systems or related discipline an asset
• Technical support certification or comparable formal training an asset
Date Posted: November 16, 2009


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