Snow Cat Operator - Valhalla (Winter 2025)
Seriously, there are a lot of high fives coming at our Baldface Cat Drivers. It is the best job on the best terrain in the Kootenays!
Are you an experienced snow cat operator looking to work at one British Columbia's premier backcountry operations?
Join our team as a Seasonal Snow Cat Operator for Winter 2025 and play a vital role in delivering "best days ever" all season long! Being a Snow Cat Operator at Baldface Valhalla means you'll be transporting guests through 21,500 acres of high alpine terrain with big mountain features and breathtaking winter landscapes you will never tire of.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about winter, operating snow cats, and embracing the challenges of the backcountry. Our guest experience hinges on your stoke and positive attitude.
Role Overview:
The Snow Cat Operator is responsible for providing safe and smooth mountain travel for the enjoyment of all guests. You must have excellent communication skills to interact successfully with guides and guests throughout the day. You must also ensure snowcats are clean, fueled, safely operated and ready at all times.
Responsibility Overview:
- Perform snowcat safety briefing for guests on their first morning out.
- Assist guests with unloading and loading skis/snowboards throughout the day.
- Load lunch bins and water containers in the snow cats each morning, remove lunch bins and water containers at the end of the day and transport them to the appropriate base. Empty garbage from bins and lunch bags.
- Ensure the snowcat passenger box and driver's cab is clean at the end of the day, complete the snow cat daily log checklists and perform routine maintenance. Record all maintenance and service issues in the logbook.
- Check the snowcat status board each morning for communications from the
mechanic night shift activity for repair/maintenance and operability requirements. Communicate all equipment repairs and required maintenance at end of each shift to mechanics to ensure uninterrupted operations. - Perform daily vehicle walk around and ensure cleanliness of all vehicles operated. General workplace structures and surroundings must be maintained to a high standard for a five star guest experience.
- Be familiar with the Companion Rescue program and participate once a month to keep your skills current.
- Assist in rescue cases when appropriate. Cat drivers are required to carry a beacon, a pack with probe, shovel and appropriate gear.
- Maintain radio communications with base, guides and fellow drivers throughout daily operations as required.
The pay range for this role is $260-295 per day plus a percentage of tips. Your actual day rate will be determined by your level of related experience with the skillset required for this job and your seniority. After your initial interview, we'll be able to tell you exactly what your rate will be.
We are committed to equal opportunity employment and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
- Department
- Mountain Operations
- Role
- Snow Cat Operator
- Locations
- Baldface Valhalla
Baldface Valhalla
About Baldface
Snow Cat Operator - Valhalla (Winter 2025)
Seriously, there are a lot of high fives coming at our Baldface Cat Drivers. It is the best job on the best terrain in the Kootenays!
Loading application form
Already working at Baldface?
Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.