Verified Job
Manufacturing - Operations
Lift Operator
Manufacturing - Operations
#731865
Remote / WFH
Marmot Basin
Job Description
Lift Operator
Reports To: Lift Operations Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor/Foreman
Position Overview
A Lift Operator is part of the Lift Operations Team. He/ She is responsible for the safe operation of Marmot Basin’s aerial and surface lifts, safely loading/ unloading all passengers and greeting and assisting all Marmot Basin patrons at the lifts in a friendly & professional manner and performing Ticket Control duties. Lift Operators are often the first point of contact for guests on the hill being the ‘Face of the Mountain’: It is vital to leave a good impression. They are responsible for completing and recording all daily lift checks and maintaining mazes, ramps and head traps and must be reliable working alone as well as in a team. They must also carry out assigned work such as spare, cleaning, and shovel duties.
The incumbent should expect to be working outside in any, all and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Lift Operators must also provide their own ski or snowboard equipment.
This is a full-time seasonal role, 5 days out of 7 per week from October through to May each operating season. Please note that you may not receive full-time hours at the beginning/ end of the season and during other slow periods.
Alberta Employment Standards regarding a ninety-day probationary period applies.
Job duties/ Responsibilities:
Operate aerial and surface lifts
Safely load/unload all passengers
Greet all patrons as they navigate through the lift lines and identify personal needs (i.e. slowing down the lift for beginners/children)
Complete and record all daily lift checks and observations
Complete emergency/accident investigation paperwork as required
Maintaining mazes, ramps and head traps
Carry out assigned duties such as lift rotations, shovel crew and spare work
Perform Ticket Control duties, assist any guests with faulty lift passes
Must pass the Lift Operations Exam with a score of 80% or better
Adherence to the company’s practices and procedures as set in the ‘Lift Operations Training Manual’
Any additional duties as assigned
All Marmot Basin employees will conduct themselves in compliance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation as it relates to their job
Requirements:
Must be 18 years or older
Provide own riding equipment
Intermediate skiing or snowboarding ability
Pass lift operators exam with 80% or higher
Must possess an enthusiastic and positive attitude
Enjoy interacting with the public
Enjoy working outdoors in the winter
Attributes:
Professional deportment with excellent customer service skills: experience dealing with all on-hill patrons
Cheerful, outgoing personality; demonstrated temperament and disposition for sometimes 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
Qualifications:
Ski Industry experience (an asset)
Previous experience operating surface lifts and aerial chairlifts (an asset)
Able to ski/ snowboard in all types of mountain terrain in varying conditions at an intermediate or advanced level
Physically fit
Mechanical background (an asset)
Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
Supplementary:
Respect and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the Corporate Policies, Employee Handbook and other Training Manuals
Job Details
Pay Type
Hourly
Employment Indicator
Seasonal
Job Start Date
Monday, November 2, 2026
Job End Date
Monday, May 3, 2027
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Reports To: Lift Operations Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor/Foreman
Position Overview
A Lift Operator is part of the Lift Operations Team. He/ She is responsible for the safe operation of Marmot Basin’s aerial and surface lifts, safely loading/ unloading all passengers and greeting and assisting all Marmot Basin patrons at the lifts in a friendly & professional manner and performing Ticket Control duties. Lift Operators are often the first point of contact for guests on the hill being the ‘Face of the Mountain’: It is vital to leave a good impression. They are responsible for completing and recording all daily lift checks and maintaining mazes, ramps and head traps and must be reliable working alone as well as in a team. They must also carry out assigned work such as spare, cleaning, and shovel duties.
The incumbent should expect to be working outside in any, all and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Lift Operators must also provide their own ski or snowboard equipment.
This is a full-time seasonal role, 5 days out of 7 per week from October through to May each operating season. Please note that you may not receive full-time hours at the beginning/ end of the season and during other slow periods.
Alberta Employment Standards regarding a ninety-day probationary period applies.
Job duties/ Responsibilities:
Operate aerial and surface lifts
Safely load/unload all passengers
Greet all patrons as they navigate through the lift lines and identify personal needs (i.e. slowing down the lift for beginners/children)
Complete and record all daily lift checks and observations
Complete emergency/accident investigation paperwork as required
Maintaining mazes, ramps and head traps
Carry out assigned duties such as lift rotations, shovel crew and spare work
Perform Ticket Control duties, assist any guests with faulty lift passes
Must pass the Lift Operations Exam with a score of 80% or better
Adherence to the company’s practices and procedures as set in the ‘Lift Operations Training Manual’
Any additional duties as assigned
All Marmot Basin employees will conduct themselves in compliance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation as it relates to their job
Requirements:
Must be 18 years or older
Provide own riding equipment
Intermediate skiing or snowboarding ability
Pass lift operators exam with 80% or higher
Must possess an enthusiastic and positive attitude
Enjoy interacting with the public
Enjoy working outdoors in the winter
Attributes:
Professional deportment with excellent customer service skills: experience dealing with all on-hill patrons
Cheerful, outgoing personality; demonstrated temperament and disposition for sometimes 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
Qualifications:
Ski Industry experience (an asset)
Previous experience operating surface lifts and aerial chairlifts (an asset)
Able to ski/ snowboard in all types of mountain terrain in varying conditions at an intermediate or advanced level
Physically fit
Mechanical background (an asset)
Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
Supplementary:
Respect and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the Corporate Policies, Employee Handbook and other Training Manuals
Job Details
Pay Type
Hourly
Employment Indicator
Seasonal
Job Start Date
Monday, November 2, 2026
Job End Date
Monday, May 3, 2027
Show less
