Grooming – Snow Cat Operator – Winter 26/27

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    September 15, 2026
  • Location
  • Wage/Salary
    $25.51 / hour
  • Contact Name
    Human Resources
  • Open Positions
    1
  • Staff Accommodation
    Yes
  • Position Duration
    Seasonal
  • Position Type
    Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description:

Reporting to the Grooming Supervisor, the ideal candidate will be required to safely operate grooming equipment and carry out tasks that lead to superb skiing and riding products for the guests of the Lake Louise Ski Resort.

Job Responsibilities:

Build and maintain ski run surfaces through the safe and effective operating of Prinoth Snow cats
Transport supplies to and from lodges and other locations with boxes and barge trailers
Clean, lubricate and perform other minor cat repair and maintenance work
Performing safety/pre-start-up checks on equipment
Monitoring gauges/equipment at all times
Report defects, accidents, or damage to equipment

Job Requirements

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

Strong problem solving skills
Two or more previous seasons as a Snow Cat Operator required
Previous Winch Cat experience an asset
Previous Park grooming experience an asset
Self motivated, can work well in a team as well as independently
Must be in excellent physical condition, heavy lifting and manual labor may be required
Knowledge of the Lake Louise Ski Area is an asset
Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s license (or international equivalent) with clean driving record (abstract/traffic history report must be provided before commencement of employment)

Perks & Benefits

At present some of our Winter Employee Perks include:

LLSR lift pass (valued at approx. $1,600)
Reciprocal discounts with other Ski Resorts
Free group lessons and discounted private lessons through snow school
Free LLSR recreational opportunities including tubing
Free employee transportation from Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore
Food and Beverage discounts at designated cafeterias and restaurants
Friend and Family discounted day passes
Retail, Rental and Repair discounts
Staff rates at Skoki Backcountry Lodge
Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate at designated cafeterias when you provide your own reusable mug
Employee recognition programs
Long Service Award programs
Opportunity for educational growth and development
Optional subsidized staff housing for full-time employees
Awesome Staff events, activities, and team building events throughout the season
RRSP matching contribution depending on length of service
Extended health care plan depending on length of service
Year-round employees may be eligible for spousal and family passes

English Fluency
Advanced