Snowmaking Manager
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Snowmaking Manager
We are Cape Smokey Holding Ltd. a highend real estate development company that is in the process of developing a major yearround resort at Cape Smokey Cape Breton Nova Scotia. We operate Cape Smokey Nova Scotias only gondolaaccessible ski hill and a fastgrowing fourseason mountain destination. To ensure exceptional snow conditions and efficient operations throughout the winter season we require the position of Snowmaking Manager to be filled.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer the Snowmaking Manager will lead the snowmaking team and oversee all aspects of snow production. You will be responsible for executing timely weatherresponsive snowmaking plans ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of equipment and optimizing snow quality across the mountain.
We are located at 38696 Cabot Trail Road Ingonish Beach Nova Scotia B0C 1L0 Canada.
This is a fulltime yearround position with staff accommodation available onsite.
As the Snowmaking Manager you will be responsible for the planning coordination supervision and of all snowmaking activities. You will lead a team of snowmakers ensure equipment is maintained and inventory kept up to date ensure the production of highquality snow and work closely with other mountain operations teams to create exceptional guest experiences.
Your duties will include:
- Organize and maintain inventory
- Utilize computers in snow making operations
- Operate fan snow gun Analyze data
- Determine snow quality
- Perform snow maintenance operations including handling snowmaking and snow removal equipment
- Monitor snow making operation
- Assess performance of subordinates and authorize promotions transfers and disciplinary actions
- Shut down snow making plant
- Assign personnel to equipment and routes and schedule work shifts
- Off season planning including:
- Planning new runs
- Drainage and landscaping
- Overseeing tree removal
High school diploma or equivalent (postsecondary or technical training is an asset)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in snowmaking including at least 2 years in a leadership role
Strong mechanical aptitude and technical skills
Proficiency in using computerized control systems for snowmaking
Physically fit and capable of working long shifts outdoors in extreme winter conditions
Experience operating snow guns compressors snowmobiles and related machinery
Strong communication problemsolving and team management skills
Valid drivers license required
English fluency required; Czech language ability is an asset
English
Hours:This is a fulltime yearround onsite position
Shifts may include evenings nights weekends and holidays.
The qualified applicant will be paid an annualized salary commensurate with experience.
Range approx $26 $50 per hour.
Benefits: Health Dental and Vision Care Plans
Staff Accommodation Options
Transportation provided by employer where required
Paid Learning and Training Opportunities
Free OnSite Parking
Access to OnSite Recreational Amenities
Employee Discounts and Resort Perks
TeamBuilding Activities
Cape Smokey Ski Hill
38696 Cabot Trail Road
Ingonish Beach Cape Breton Nova Scotia
B0C 1L0 Canada
Qualified applicants please send your application and your possible start date via email to:
38696 Cabot Trail Road Ingonish Beach Nova Scotia B0C 1L0 Canada
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Website: Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
