Supervisor, Grounds (Horticulture)- Year Round- Full Time

Job Description

Please note, this position is located at Blue Mountain Resort in The Blue Mountains, Ontario.

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Year Round
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

Resort Perks:

• Free Alterra Mountain Pass for employees; ski or ride for free at 14 Alterra owned destinations!
• Alterra Mountain Passes for your family
• Access to purchase one 5×7 Pass for $1; share with a friend
• 50% off an unlimited number of Blue Mountain Lift tickets. 50% off an unlimited number of Ikon Resort Lift Tickets.
• Free rentals;
• Staff priced meals &Starbucks treats;
• Staff room rates at all our hotels;
• Retail savings at Burton, Columbia, North Face, Red Devil, Hillside, and more!

Do you have a passion for Horticulture with experience leading a small team?

The Grounds Department is a four-season operation dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of presentation and safety across all BMR properties.

The Supervisor (in conjunction with the assistant manager) is responsible for property maintenance, landscape maintenance projects, snow removal, roads & parking maintenance and waste management duties of the department. The Supervisor is well versed in the routine duties as well as the assigned work orders and will supervise tasks and projects to time and budget specifications.

Full-Time, Year-Round position

$22.25/hr

Staff Housing available if required
What Will I Be Doing?

• Onboards and manages the performance of direct reports
• Providing clear and concise direction and leadership for all staff during projects.
• Assist assistant manager with completing regular audits of properties and formulating future work projects
• Assign tasks to, provide on-going support and work alongside direct reports to complete property maintenance operations
• Conduct training associated with the safe operation and preventative maintenance of equipment; assist the Assistant Manager in scheduling and facilitating staff training and ensures related documentation is completed.

What Do We Need From You?

• Valid Class “G” Driver’s license and satisfactory driver’s abstract.
• Horticultural experience and knowledge required.
• Completion of high school or high-school equivalent (GED)
• 3 years Landscape and/or Property Maintenance experience is mandatory. Possess a working knowledge of all staff roles and equipment in the Grounds Department.
• Must be willing to keep up-to-date with the industry by attending upgrade courses, keeping in-line with trends etc.
• Courses in landscaping and/or horticulture an asset
• Previous supervisory experience is required
• Must show competency with using the basic Microsoft Office suite of products ( Word, Excel, MS Outlook) as well as the Internet
• Experience in light and medium sized equipment operation is required.

BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW

Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario’s largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay, on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations . Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four-season outdoor destination of the North. Winter at the Resort boasts 43 ski and snowboard trails across 365 skiable acres, enhanced by a world-class snowmaking system. Summer months offer a variety of activities including golfing at Monterra Golf, playing on the attractions in the Adventure Park, and hiking or biking in the 30km trail network in the Explore Park. At the base of the Mountain, guests can enjoy a stay in one of the 1,000 luxury accommodation units and experience an assortment of unique concept restaurants, bars, and retail stores in the pedestrian Village. With 53,000 square feet of state-of-the-art conference space, Blue Mountain caters year-round to groups and special events. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company. Visit www.bluemountain.ca for more information.

ALTERRA COMPANY OVERVIEW

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of 15 iconic year-round destinations, including the world’s largest heli-ski operation, offering the Ikon Pass, the new standard in season passes. The company owns and operates a range of recreation, hospitality, real estate development, food and beverage, retail and service businesses. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with destinations across the continent, Alterra Mountain Company is rooted in the spirit of the mountains and united by a passion for outdoor adventure. Alterra Mountain Company’s family of diverse playgrounds spans six U.S. states and three Canadian provinces: Steamboat and Winter Park Resort in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain and Big Bear Mountain Resort in California; Stratton and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec, Blue Mountain in Ontario; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures in British Columbia. Also included in the portfolio is Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada. Alterra Mountain Company honors each destination’s unique character and authenticity and celebrates the legendary adventures and enduring memories they bring to everyone.

For more information, please visit www.alterramtnco.com.

Blue Mountain Resort is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and inclusiveness across the organization. We believe in equal opportunity and it is our priority to ensure a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted for a position, please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the selection process. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Job ID: 7152167

Blue Mountain Resort