CNC Snowmaking Specialist

Responsibilities

Do you enjoy winter outdoor work? Are you interested in supporting the trail snowmaking programs, which provide exceptional Nordic ski experiences to visitors and athletes within Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park? Then apply today!

The Canmore Nordic Centre (CNC) is home to world class winter events and the Kananaskis Region of the Alberta Parks and is looking to fill seasonal Snowmaking Specialist positions for the winter season that runs from approximately early November 2026 to mid-January 2027.

These positions work mainly outdoors and include evening, night, and weekend shifts (with shift premium pay). All positions are contract terms.

Duties include, but are not limited to

• Safe operation and maintenance of snowmaking fan guns and air/water guns, pumps, compressors, valves, hoses and tools.
• Operate side-by-sides, snow machines, ATV’s, trucks, and mobile machinery.
• Assist with trail packing, grooming, and track setting.
• General labour or other duties.

To be successful in this role, you will need to

• Ensure there is adherence to all pertinent policies, procedures, and protocols, including Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and following Government of Alberta guidelines.
• Have a mechanical aptitude and equipment operating experience including the ability to troubleshoot equipment and the ability to work outdoors in the winter for long periods of time.
• Ability to support and work with other team members within the Kananaskis Region and at Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park.
• Use good judgment and have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Respond to public inquiries and address any safety concerns.
• Interact with the public in a professional manner and create a positive visitor experience.
• Be able to lift 25 kilograms.
• If needed, lead and participate in emergency and evacuation protocols to provide support to visitors and staff in emergency situations.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

How Competencies will apply to this role

Agility

: You will demonstrate self-initiative to take on additional tasks when conditions do not allow for maximized snow production operations.

Drive for Results

: You will be responsible to meet timelines and objectives for snow production delivery programs.

Build Collaborative Environments

: You will work with Snowmaking, Grooming and Event Teams, Shop Supervisor, your direct Supervisor and Management team to meet program outcomes.

Creative Problem-Solving

: You will use your skills to effectively manage assignments with regards to snowmaking routes and address equipment mechanical or functional challenges.

Qualifications

Required

• Some high school education.

Additional requirements (must be submitted prior to employment)

• Recognized Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C”/AED Certification (must be maintained as current for the entire period of hire by the employee).
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent and clear 3-year Driver’s Abstract.

Assets

• Experience and knowledge with snowmaking operations, operating snowmobiles, ATV’s, tractors or agricultural equipment.
• Good mechanical and troubleshooting skills to identify mechanical or operational issues.
• Well-developed oral and written English skills to effectively communicate with the general public to answer inquiries.
• Familiarity with Nordic skiing (Classic, Biathlon, Skate).
• Familiarity with Kananaskis Region and surrounding area.

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