Lead Heli Ski Rental Technician

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee 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
•    Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary:
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Whistler Heli Skiing and our Ground Support team is no exception to ensuring this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for engaging in a variety of logistical duties to ensure our guests and operations are well taken care of, the Ground Support Lead is a dynamic role and a key player in the successful roll out of daily operations.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr -$27.73/hr 
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026  
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  
• Housing Availability: Yes
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Job Responsibilities: 

• Manage ski and snowboard rental fleet including equipment set up for guests.
• Prepare Commercial vehicles for operation via pre trip inspections
• Deliver Lunches to helicopters and assist with loading rescue equipment
• Assist with transport of injured guests and workers via truck from staging areas
• when necessary and be willing to be an active member of the Emergency Response Plan.
• Maintain a safe work and guest environment;clearing snow and managing slippery surfaces and building upkeep
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Valid Canadian driver’s license required
• Willing to obtain Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License
• Willing to obtain Rental Technician Certification
• Willing to obtain Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English, additional languages are a benefit
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Responsible and dependable with ability to work independently and multi task to achieve daily responsibilities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to lift and transport 50 to 100 pounds with or without assistance
• Ability to frequently walk/stand, sit/climb, balance, stoop/kneel, crouch/crawl, and reach throughout the course of work in all climate conditions
• 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.
• We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.
• Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,workers.

The expected pay range is $22.00/hr -$27.73/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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  511470
Reference Date: 09/10/2025 
Job Code Function: Heli Ski