Are you an early riser with a penchant for stunning sunrises and fresh snow? We are looking to recruit ski/snowboard patrollers for the upcoming Winter season. Members of the Winter Patrol team are responsible for keeping our guests safe on the mountain by completing setup in the morning before guests are on the hill, performing daily run checks and other guest service functions such as accident handling, administering first aid, promoting, and creating a safe environment for guests and employees, mountain sweeps and other rescue services. They are the first to ski or ride on the hill and the last off it daily. If this sounds like your ideal work environment, fill out an application to work, live, and play, where you belong.
Accepting applications for both Entry Level and Experienced patrollers. Applications will start to be reviewed at the beginning of August 2026.
Compensation Information: Starting at $21.45 per hour (increases based on qualifications and experience).
Physical Requirement: Heavy; work activities involve handling loads up to 25kg; predominantly in an outdoor setting; activities include skiing/snowboarding.
This job position requires physical presence at the designated location.
The perks and benefits you’ll get to enjoy:
- Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes (varies by position)
- Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Dining discounts within our hotel & Resort-owned outlets
- Retail discounts in our Resort-owned outlets
- Friends and family rates at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
- Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas & hotels
This role is eligible for an incentive for successful applicants to receive $1 per hour worked based on completion of a full winter season contract. Conditions apply to this incentive and will be shared during the interview and onboarding.
Skills you bring with you:
Minimum Requirements:
- 80-hour first Aid certificate or greater (OFA3, NUEC, EMR etc.)
- Strong skiing or snowboarding ability
- Physically fit and able to work in adverse weather conditions in a winter mountain environment.
- Basic understanding of ski area Risk Management.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Available to start three weeks of full-time training on October 26, 2026.
Ideal Candidate:
- Previous patrol experience
- PEAK advanced protocols
- Knowledge of the Sun Peaks ski area
- AST 1 or other avalanche courses
- Background in technical rope rescue
Primary Responsibilities:
- Supervising and promoting guest safety on the hill.
- Assisting guests on the mountain and administering first aid.
- Transporting injured guests off the mountain using a toboggan.
- Performing sweeps at the end of the day to ensure that all guests are safely off the mountain.
- Ski run maintenance, such as removing fallen trees or marking off unremovable hazards.
- Transporting and setting up mountain safety equipment.
- Driving snowmobiles to various areas of the mountain, as needed.
- Assisting the avalanche control program with field work and weather observations as required.
- Completing all other duties determined by operational needs.
Why join us?
We are Canada’s second-largest ski area and a passionate team committed to providing the finest mountain resort experience to our guests.
Our people are at the heart of what we do, making a difference to our guests and our workplace every single day. That’s why we invest in the employee experience; to ensure everyone can be at their best and live our values.
No matter who you are, or your career journey to date, once you join the team at Sun Peaks, you’ll get to feel part of our special community right away. You and your wellbeing matter to us; you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and learn, as well as enjoy everything our beautiful mountain resort has to offer. In return, we expect you to be passionate about working together to create special memories for our guests, while taking care of our precious environment for others to enjoy into the future.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Secwépemc People.
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Skills Required
- 80-hour First Aid certificate or greater (OFA3, NUEC, EMR etc.)
- Strong skiing or snowboarding ability
- Physically fit and able to work in adverse winter mountain conditions; handle loads up to 25kg
- Basic understanding of ski area Risk Management
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Available to start three weeks of full-time training on October 26, 2026
- Previous patrol experience
- PEAK advanced protocols
- Knowledge of the Sun Peaks ski area
- AST 1 or other avalanche courses
- Background in technical rope rescue
What We Do
Sun Peaks Resort is Canada's second-largest ski resort, located in British Columbia. It is a premier multi-season destination offering skiing, mountain biking, golf, and hiking. Operated by Sun Peaks Resort LLP, the resort features a wide array of activities, accommodations, and the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel, consistently recognized as one of the top ski resorts in North America.
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