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Do you love the smell of fresh loam in the morning? The trail crew at Sun Peaks Bike Park is hiring! Bike Park Trail Crew offers the unique opportunity to work outdoors and help create a safe, positive, and enjoyable experience for bike park riders. Daily activities include, but are not limited to, maintaining bike trails and structures, as well as building new trails, structures, and features to acceptable industry and company standards. Working on the Bike Park Trail Crew, you will be part of a very like-minded team of skilled and knowledgeable trail builders/equipment operators who love to ride and want to share that love of mountain biking with others. Compensation Information: $19.85 - $20.85 per hour Physical Requirement: Heavy, work activities involve handling loads more than 20 kg. Work environment is predominately outdoors. This job position requires physical presence at the designated location. Accountabilities: - Build and maintain the lift-access bike trails in the Sun Peaks Bike Park to company standards. - Activate and deactivate bridges, trails, and features as required before season opening and at the season’s end. - Ensure proper signage is appropriately placed before opening and maintained according to industry and company guidelines. - Work in a team-oriented atmosphere safely and productively in an outdoor environment, to provide our guests with the best mountain bike experience possible. - Follow all company Standard Operating Guidelines and Procedures as outlined. - Follow Occupational Health and Safety regulations as laid out. - Participate in ongoing departmental and corporate-sponsored training. - Work within a tight knit team of like-minded individuals that have a passion for mountain biking. Ideal Candidates: - Experience in trail building, water management, and signage on mountain bike trails. - High level of physical fitness and free from injury. - Self-motivated and able to work productively with limited supervision under the direction of the Bike Park Manager. - Able to work outside in all weather conditions safely. - Experience with hand tools, chainsaws, gasoline pumps, and other equipment. - Basic understanding of Risk Management for mountain biking. - Strong mountain bike riding skills are an asset. - Excellent working knowledge of Sun Peaks’ summer/winter operations. - Strong mechanical aptitude. - Supply own CSA approved above ankle footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. Perks and Benefits Of The Role: - Summer Season Lift, Trail, and Golf passes. - 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 hotel rates at Sun Peaks Grand Hotel. - Reciprocal riding at other participating BC and Alberta bike parks. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Full job posting and online application available at https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/career-opportunities

Are you a first responder who wants to spend your summer on a mountain bike? We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our Bike Patrol crew. Members of Bike Patrol are responsible for keeping our guests safe on the mountain. Their daily tasks include completing set-up in the morning before guests are on the hill, performing run checks, 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 ride on the trails and the last off them daily. Accountabilities: - Provide the highest possible acceptable standard of pre-hospital care and rescue services for our guests and employees as required by the company. - Work and communicate effectively with other groups such as K.S.A.R., BC Ambulance, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Fire Department, etc. - Ensure proper signage is appropriately placed and maintained according to industry and company standards. - Learn and complete morning Pre-Opening Mountain Set-Up routes and procedures as outlined and directed. - Maintain all signage and closures as required and directed. - Learn and complete all evening sweep routes as outlined and directed. - Participate in manual lift evacuations when required as directed. Ideal Candidates: - Current 80+ hr. First Aid Certificate or EMALB EMR/PCP. - Current CPR-C Certificate. - High level of physical fitness and free of injury with the ability to carry a pack with first aid gear daily. - The physical class for this role is Heavy Work (H) – classified as exerting 20+ kg of strength occasionally or frequently, or 10 to 20 kg of strength constantly to move objects. Heavy work involves constantly walking, standing, bending, and crouching. - Adequate mountain biking ability to ride downhill-style trails and carry equipment other than a backpack. - Self-motivated and able to work productively with limited supervision and under the direction of the Patrol Director, Supervisors, Lead Hands and Senior Patrollers. - Able to and prepared to work outside in all weather conditions. - Basic understanding of mountain resort Risk Management. - Strong interpersonal skills. - Willingness to always take direction positively from Risk Management Safety Director, Patrol Director, and Patrol Supervisors. - PEAK Advanced Protocols an asset. - PMBIA certifications an asset. - Knowledge of the Sun Peaks area is an asset. Benefits Of The Role: - Full access Summer Season Lift, Trail, and Golf passes. - Dining discounts within our hotel & resort outlets. - Retail discounts in Resort owned outlets. - Reciprocal programs with partnering hotels. - Friends and family hotel rates. - Reciprocal riding at other participating BC and Alberta bike parks. - Continued professional growth and development opportunities. Full job posting and online application available at https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/career-opportunities

Sun Peaks Bike Park is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Sports School this summer as Mountain Bike Instructors & Guides! As a mountain bike instructor and guide, you will teach riders of all levels the necessary skills to navigate and enjoy our trails safely. You will lead riders through various terrain and help them build their confidence on the bike. Accountabilities: - Provide group and individual guests with the best mountain bike experience by delivering all programs in a safe, enjoyable, and fun manner. - Complete all requested daily administrative duties. - Perform appropriate risk assessment for hazards, features, and trail choices. - Assess student’s skill levels and plan appropriate activities. - Follow all required company operating guidelines and safe work practices. - Provide basic first aid and assist Patrol and Mountain Operations as required. - Operate according to the code of conduct and values statement of Sun Peaks Resort LLP. - Duties as required to ensure the successful operation of the department, including support of other departments and special promotions, orientations, and training programs. - Off bike duties will be assigned as traffic dictates and may include, but are not restricted to, mechanical, administrative, and retail tasks. Ideal Candidates: - Current First Aid certification recognized by the province of British Columbia. - 17 years of age or older. - Mountain Bike Instructor Certification from a nationally recognized provider. - Previous mountain bike experience (racing, guiding, instruction). - Physically able to undertake up to 6 hours of Bike Park downhill riding up to 6 days per week in mountain weather and extreme terrain. - Ability to safely demonstrate riding to manage descents and ascents through various changeable ground surface conditions and obstacles, including rocks, trees, and manufactured features. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Second language skills are an asset. - Knowledge of Sun Peaks Resort bike trails. - Ability to undertake basic bike mechanical repairs in the field. Benefits Of The Role: - Full access Summer Season Lift, Trail, and Golf passes. - Dining discounts within our hotel & resort outlets. - Retail discounts in Resort owned outlets. - Reciprocal programs with partnering hotels. - Friends and family hotel rates. - Continued professional growth and development opportunities. - Reciprocal riding at other participating BC and Alberta bike parks. Full job posting and online application available at https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/career-opportunities

Are you good with people and love working on bicycles? Do you love ripping berms in your spare time? Sun Peaks Bike Park is hiring MTB Mechanics for the upcoming summer season. Mechanics are responsible for the repair/maintenance of bicycles for customers, patrol, guides, and resort guests, ensuring repair needs are met, and service is quick and efficient. Further responsibilities include the day-to-day operation of the repair shop, daily cash handling, and keeping your workspace clean/organized. Compensation Information: $18.75 - $24.00 per hour Physical Requirement: Heavy, work activities involve handling loads more than 20 kg; Predominately in an indoor setting. This job position requires physical presence at the designated location. Accountabilities: - Diagnose, repair, and maintain a sizeable rental bike fleet as well as customers’ bikes. - Effectively diagnose bike issues and communicate them with customers and co-workers in a clear and concise manner. - Maintain accurate service records for rental bikes and customer work orders. - Maintain a clean and organized workspace. - Welcome guests to the area and provide exceptional service through high-quality bike maintenance and repair. - Adhere to all WCB regulations, SPR LLP Work safe procedures, and WHMIS policies. - Ensure all operational and safety procedures are being followed. Ideal Candidates: - Minimum two years of experience working on mountain bikes. Including but not limited to servicing suspension, hydraulic brakes, drivetrains, headsets, bottom brackets and wheel building. - Detailed understanding of mountain bike set-up, parts, tools, service techniques and part compatibility. - Outstanding organizational, verbal, and written communications skills. - Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills. - Able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced work environment. - A passion for mountain biking and the cycling community. - Reasonable understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word. - Experience with computerized POS systems. Perks & Benefits Of The Role: - Summer Season Lift, Trail, and Golf passes. - 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 riding at other participating BC and Alberta bike parks. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Full job posting and online application available at https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/career-opportunities