Employment

Employment Opportunities

When you work at Searchmont Resort you're joining a tight-knit team environment, that is dedicated to providing the best experience for the customers. Not to mention, all employees get to ski and snowboard for FREE for the season.

Current Opportunities

MECHANIC

Job Summary

The chief mechanic is responsible for all mechanical and electrical maintenance of all motor vehicles and heavy equipment including small and large machinery; lift maintenance; snow making equipment maintenance; grooming and terrain park equipment.   Oversees overall maintenance operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain all equipment used in the operations of the resort.
• Keep maintenance schedules on all equipment.
• Maintain all equipment to manufacturers standards.
• Able to perform welding.
• Knowledge in electrical and hydraulic systems of equipment.
• Equipment consists of vehicles to heavy machinery to ski lifts and pumping equipment.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

• Coach, motivate and develop staff
• Verify work activities, problem solving

This Job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.  Training will be required and available in weaker areas.

Skills and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties:

• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and courtesy.
• Must be at least 18 years old. 
• Must be able to work in the Canada.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience. 
• Driving record must meet our standards.  
• Must be able to operate a manual transmission and construction equipment.
• Must meet criminal background standards.  
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English. 
• Attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of ski area operations, hand tools, power tools and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical skills
• Must have a valid Driver’s License                
• Must maintain a well-groomed and professional appearance. 
• Must be able to wear a uniform.
• Must enjoy serving people and having fun! 
• Language Skills:
• Literate and fluent in English.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registration:
• o  Valid Class G Driver License with a driving record meeting the minimum standards required by Searchmont’s insurance carrier.
• Knowledge of updated Z98 and TSSA codes.
• Certifications in small and large engine maintenance/ gas and diesel. (not required but preferred)
• WHMIS training
• Licenced as SLM-B lift mechanic with lift installation experience
• CWB welding certificates preferred but not necessary
• Working at heights certificate

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Regularly required to stand, sit, walk; talk and hear; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Be able to work outside in cold temperatures for extended periods of time.  
• Often required to use the computer.  Good vision
• Ability to lift/move 50 lbs. or more and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.

Equipment Used 

• Telephones, PC,
• Handheld radio
• Snow removal equipment
• Small and large power equipment
• Snow grooming equipment
• Snowmobiles
• Heavy equipment
• Welding equipment
• Hand tools
• Power tools

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Harsh outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Small and large working area environments.

How to apply:

Please send resumes to info@searchmont.com