Snowcat Groomer Operator

• Adhere to safe work procedures, standard operating procedures, and safety legislation

• Perform equipment inspections and basic equipment maintenance

• Reporting unusual conditions, noises, or trail concerns to Committee Leads in a timely fashion

• Complete accurate logs and grooming activity reports

• Safe operation of grooming equipment (BR 350, BR 180, tiller, c-bar, front blade)

• Effective communications as a representative of the Fernie Snowmobile Association

• Other tasks as required such as inspection of cabins and staging facilities, collection of garbage, clearing signage, and transporting supplies for events from snowcat into cabins

Qualifications:

• Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 at minimum

• Valid driver’s license, ability to drive on winter backcountry road to groomer storage facility

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Able to work night shifts and sit for long periods of time, up to 8 hours

• Experience with radio communications, personal locator beacons

• Previous experience operating snow cat groomer

• Mechanical aptitude with experience in performance of light maintenance and troubleshooting

• Ability to work in an isolated, outdoor, winter environment with variable weather conditions and terrain

Salary/Wage

$25-35

Terms:

Applicants in Canada

With valid Work Permit or international students in a co-op program

Open to International applicants with valid Canadian Work permits