Senior Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager of Environmental, Health and Safety will set the strategy; lead and plan all aspects of Environmental, Health and Safety at their resort location.  This position will work closely with EHS leadership, resort operations, and corporate leadership to create, build, implement and sustain an Environmental, Health and Safety culture that achieves world class safety performance.  This position will collaborate cross functionally to ensure safety programs are properly vetted, dynamic, on schedule and within budget.  This position will work and collaborate with external partners, community leaders, and regulators in supporting the resort as well as the Company’s core value of Be Safe.

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive, influence, and support the Company’s Environmental, Health and Safety strategy to achieve world class performance within the travel and leisure industry.
• Be an unbiased leader and voice for resort leadership so they understand the risks and opportunities to drive, improve, and then maintain superior safety performance.
• Advise and support the resort COO and all operations, including but not limited to: Mountain Division, Hospitality and VRR.
• Have a deep understanding of the core business needs and in doing so adjust safety strategy to the business.
• Use historic, current and predictive safety metrics to inform adjustments/decisions.
• Proactively address compliance and regulatory safety as well as risk management trends and regulatory focus areas.
• Engage with local, provincial, and federal officials/regulators as necessary to support Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance and best practices.
• Collaborate with regional environmental SME to ensure operational excellence for environmental programs and on-site response
• Lead resort safety programs.
• Communicate across a variety of stakeholders in a matrix environment.
• Manage and execute projects according to plan within timeline and budget.
• Identify and develop talent on the EHS Team.
• Other duties or tasks as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including project management software
• Proven experience leading a team to achieve objectives and results in a matrixed environment
• Experience analyzing, and advising on safety data analytics
• Experience leading and implementing change
• Experience accomplishing objectives through others
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices including Behavior Based Safety

Preferred:

• 7+ years progressive EHS experience; 3+years in leadership or multi-site capacity
• Professional certification in safety, health or environmental e.g. CRSP, OH&S Certification, CSP or ASP
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $76,841.70 - $100,034.21 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  508148
Reference Date: 04/28/2025 
Job Code Function: Health & Safety