Assistant Alpine Manager

Permanent, Full-Time Position

Wage: Starting at $29 per hour, based on experience

Do you love exploring the outdoors, making new friends, and enjoying activities like campfires, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing? Manning Park Resort has it all and more.

Located between Hope and Princeton, BC, Manning Park Resort is a year-round destination offering outdoor adventure in a beautiful natural setting. If you're ready to leave the hustle and bustle of city life, this is a great place to work. Staff housing is available, making mountain living part of your experience.

Manning Park Resort is seeking a passionate and self-motivated Assistant Alpine Manager. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about outdoor recreation and enjoys working in a family-friendly resort environment.

This is a full-time, year-round position.

The Assistant Alpine Manager supports the day-to-day operations of the Alpine area during both the winter season and summer maintenance period. This role reports to the Operations Manager and works closely with the Assistant Parks Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily ski hill operations and related activities
• Supporting the Operations Manager with Alpine operations
• Hiring, scheduling, and supervising Lift Operations, Grounds, Parking, Patrol, and Grooming teams
• Completing daily safety checks and lift opening procedures
• Training staff to BC Safety Authority standards and ensuring compliance with Z-98 and CWSAA guidelines
• Assisting with lift maintenance and ensuring maintenance records are up-to-date
• Ensuring safe operation of all lifts including chairlifts, T-bar, handle tow, and conveyor
• Overseeing Ski Patrol operations
• Investigating lift-related incidents and reporting to BC Safety Authority
• Acting as Incident Commander during emergencies
• Coordinating with other resort departments
• Conducting recruitment, performance reviews, and managing employee relations
• Supporting summer camping and park operations with the Assistant Parks Manager

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Ski Area Resort Management diploma is an asset
• Minimum 5 years of experience with ski lifts, including: Z-98 standards, chairlifts, T-bars, handle tows, conveyors, and lift training certification (Lift 150 – Train the Trainer)
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing seasonal staff
• Groomer or Ski Patrol experience is an asset
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Experience handling challenging guest situations
• Trades experience is an asset
• Valid First Aid Certification
• Valid driver’s license
• Clear criminal record check
• Experience with park operations or BC Parks is an asset

Benefits

• Free private staff accommodation
• Extended health benefits after 90 days
• Free Wi-Fi and calls within Canada and the USA
• Free seasonal activity pass
• Free rentals and lessons
• Grocery pickup service
• Discounts on food and retail outlets