SIMA’s Mission Statement: To provide exceptional, safe, downhill experiences to Yukoners, and work in partnership to contribute to the good life in the Yukon.
SIMA’s staff are individuals who thrive in the outdoors, love the mountains, and are passionate about what they do. We are looking for people who share in this passion, maybe for a season, or maybe as part of an exciting career. If this sounds like you, please apply online and show us what you’ve got
Position Status: Full-Time, Seasonal, Hourly
Lift Operators are a crucial role in having a successful season. Not only do you maintain a high standard of safety in the load/unload areas, you will be face to face to all guests who visit Mt. Sima. Greeting, answering questions, small talk, helping beginners, kids, or fellow co-workers, the day begins with you in the eyes of the guests.
Major Functions:
- Safely operate all surface and above surface lifts at Mt. Sima for public and staff transport.
- Be proficient with daily start-up and shutdown of all lifts.
- Be proficient with safe stopping and starting of all lifts.
- Load and unload passengers.
- Responsible for completing all daily lift logs.
- Be fully trained in all lift evacuation procedures by attending all training sessions as required.
- Responsible for set up and end-of-day procedures.
- Enforce lift policy for staff and guests.
- Perform proper maintenance to lift area, ramps, maze, and garbage as directed.
- Other labour and general facility maintenance tasks.
Requirements:
- Be able to work in all weather conditions. This is an outside position.
- Able to work well in a team environment.
- 16 years of age or older
- Physically able to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs
- Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and in all weather conditions
- Ability to stay alert and focused during repetitive tasks
- Previous lift operation or ski hill experience is an asset but not required – training will be provided
This position will require you to attend in-person and hands-on training on January 14th.
We acknowledge that we work, play, and learn on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council.