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If you love people, love to ski and love the mountain resort lifestyle you will thrive in our energetic workplace. Enthusiastic team members hail from far-flung locales such as England, Scotland, Wales, Australia, New Zealand, across Canada and our own backyard. Apex Resort hires for both paid and volunteer positions for the ski season. The perfect fit for Apex: Hardworking, outgoing people who will want to show our guests the best time of their lives!
WE Are Hiring For The 2025/26 Season
Please see Below for Current Vacancies

Lift Operations & Maintenance

Heavy Duty Mechanics at Apex Mountain Resort are responsible for diagnosing equipment problems and completing maintenance and repairs on all the Resorts heavy-duty equipment, including Snow Cats, Loaders & Excavators. This equipment is vital to the day to day operations of the Resort.
Job Responsibilities
  • Regular and unscheduled inspections and maintenance on all Snow Cats, Loaders, Excavators, Skid Steers and other equipment of this type
  • Diagnose defects in heavy-duty equipment
  • Operate heavy-duty equipment in order to evaluate the results of previously performed maintenance
  • Complete work orders and projects as assigned
  • Accurate record keeping of regular inspections, maintenance and projects
  • Assist with part sourcing and purchasing
  • Work with contractors as required
  • Assist in other vehicle and equipment maintenance as needed
  • Performing general ground maintenance activities such as snow and ice removal
  • Work closely with other departments as necessary
  • Participate in maintaining a high standard of safety, facility cleanliness and professionalism
  • Ensure all activities are conducted in a safe manner
  • Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner
  • Abiding by Apex Mountain Resort policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook
  • Other duties that are assigned
Experience & Requirements
  • Valid BC Driver’s License
  • Second Year Apprentice, preferred
  • Enrolled in, or willing to be enrolled in, Heavy-Duty Mechanic training program
  • Previous heavy-duty or equipment operator experience, an asset
  • Ability to work both supervised and unsupervised
  • Ability to work extended hours outside in various weather conditions
  • First aid certification, an asset
  • Punctual and reliable a must
  • Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs/20kg
Compensation & Benefits
  • Full-time, year-round position
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • RRSP matching
  • Tool allowance
  • Tuition fee reimbursement
Wage: $21.60 – $36/hr

Patrol & Terrain Park

Paid patrollers at Apex Mountain Resort provide for and ensure a reasonably safe skiing environment for our guests. The Assistant Patrol Supervisor will assist the Patrol supervisor with duties including overseeing the operations of the Patrol Department on a daily basis, training of staff, scheduling, administration, office work and the regular duties of a patroller.
Job Responsibilities
  • Assigning daily tasks to patrollers and ensuring smooth operations throughout the day
  • Assist the Patrol Supervisor with scheduling and other administrative duties
  • Ensure all paperwork is completed to a satisfactory standard
  • Supervising and promoting guest safety
  • Administering first aid and transporting injured patients off the mountain using a toboggan and/or snowmobile
  • Performing sweeps at the end of the day to ensure all guests are safely off the mountain
  • Maintaining trails, such as removing or marking hazards
  • Setting up mountain safety equipment
  • Transporting supplies and equipment, often on skis or snowboard
  • Self evacuation and the evacuation of guests from a chairlift
  • Avalanche control to include the safe transport of explosives, explosive control work and ski cutting
  • Avalanche Search and Rescue
  • Rope rescue of guests from difficult terrain
  • Incident investigations
  • Completing WorkSafe documentation for injured workers
  • Enforcement of the Skier Responsibility Code, Resort Policies and terrain closures
  • Liaising with the Canadian Ski Patrol on weekends
  • Other duties that are assigned
Experience & Requirements
  • Minimum of 3 seasons of previous patrol (or similar) experience
  • Advanced First Aid (Preferred) or equivalent
  • CAA Avalanche Operations Level 1
  • Valid BC Driver’s license
  • Risk management experience, an asset
  • Current criminal record check
  • All patrollers are required to work up to 9 night shifts (13:00 to 21:30)
  • WorkSafe Blaster Certificate
  • CAA AvSAR Advanced Skills/Level 2, an asset
  • Ability to work extended hours outside in various weather conditions
  • Able to lift, carry and ski with up to 50lbs/20kg
Wage: $21 – $23/hr
Paid patrollers at Apex Mountain Resort provide for and ensure a reasonably safe skiing environment for our guests. They provide on mountain assistance, skier safety, first aid, in-bounds search and rescue, trail work, avalanche mitigation, lift evacuation, equipment maintenance, and other assigned duties. Individuals will be responsible for all mountain duties as required to facilitate the smooth and safe operation of the skiing environment.
Job Responsibilities
  • Supervising and promoting guest safety
  • Administering first aid and transporting injured patients off the mountain using a toboggan and/or snowmobile
  • Performing sweeps at the end of the day to ensure all guests are safely off the mountain
  • Maintaining trails, such as removing or marking hazards
  • Setting up mountain safety equipment
  • Transporting supplies and equipment, often on skis or snowboard
  • Self evacuation and the evacuation of guests from a chairlift
  • Avalanche control to include the safe transport of explosives, explosive control work and ski cutting
  • Avalanche Search and Rescue
  • Rope rescue of guests from difficult terrain
  • Incident investigations
  • Completing WorkSafe documentation for injured workers
  • Enforcement of the Skier Responsibility Code, Resort Policies and terrain closures
  • Other duties that are assigned
Experience & Requirements
  • Advanced First Aid (Preferred) or equivalent
  • AST 1 (or willing to obtain)
  • Valid BC Driver’s license
  • Natural Resources Canada Approval Letter (or in the process of obtaining one)
  • Proficient and safe skier or snowboarder
  • Current criminal record check
  • All patrollers are required to work up to 9 night shifts (13:00 to 21:30)
  • Previous patrol experience, an asset
  • CAA Avalanche Operations Level 1, an asset
  • Chainsaw experience, an asset
  • WorkSafe Blaster Certificate, an asset
  • Ability to work extended hours outside in various weather conditions
  • Able to lift, carry and ski with up to 50lbs/20kg
Wage: $21/hr
As a member of the Park Crew, help shape the terrain that you love to ride. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, physically capable, and familiar with the resort terrain. The applicant must be able to work well in a team environment and is required to work in all-weather mountain conditions.
Job Responsibilities
  • Maintain and assist in construction, inspection, and testing of terrain park features
  • Install, maintain and monitor safety materials including signage, hit markers, features, and everything that falls into the park boundaries
  • Have knowledge of when a feature should be open or closed, ensuring all signage, fencing, and park entrances are in order
  • Open/Close terrain parks as needed. Ensure that this is communicated with mountain operations
  • Build take-offs, landings, etc.
  • Make safety the number one priority — have knowledge and adhere to the Alpine Responsibility Code and educate the public in the park
  • Support Ski Patrol as needed
  • Maintain a park log that shows daily maintenance for every feature
  • Monitor and maintain a presence in the parks
  • Perform special event construction and teardown as needed
  • Keep terrain park and facilities clean of debris and garbage
Experience & Requirements
  • Freestyle certification, an asset
  • Terrain Park Builders course, an asset
  • Ski or snowboard Park 1 instructor, an asset
  • Safety orientated working attitude and professional manner
  • Ability to work extended hours outside in various weather conditions
  • Able to lift, carry and ski with up to 50lbs/23kg
  • Good interpersonal skills, working in a team environment
  • Punctual and reliable a must.
Wage: $20/hr

Snowmaking & Grooming

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SnowSchool & Rentals

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