Health & Safety Senior Specialist

Date:  Oct 11, 2024
Location: 

Wilmot, WI, US

Company:  Wilmot Mountain
Shift Type:  Year Round

 

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 Health & Safety Senior Specialist will support all aspects of Health and Safety at their resort locations. This position will work closely with Health and Safety leadership, resort operations, and corporate leadership to implement and sustain a Health and Safety culture that achieves world class safety performance. This position will collaborate with external partners, community leaders, and regulators in supporting the resort and the company’s core value of Be Safe.

 

Job Specifications:

  • Outlet: Wilmot or Hidden Valley (MO)
  • The budgeted range starts at $55,000- $71,131. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience
  • Schedule & Availability: Full Time / Year Round

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Support the company’s Health and Safety strategy to achieve world class Health and Safety performance. Responsible for the execution of:
    • Safety Trainings
    • Audits and Assessments
    • Resort Safety Programs and Compliance
    • Advising and coaching front line leaders on Health and Safety initiatives
  • Be an unbiased leader and voice for resort leadership so they understand the risks and opportunities to drive, improve, and maintain superior safety performance.
  • Develop an understanding of the core business needs and historic/current/predictive safety metrics to adjust safety strategy accordingly.
  • Address compliance and regulatory safety, risk management trends, and regulatory focus areas as directed by the Manager.
  • Engage, as required, with local, state and federal officials as necessary to support Health and Safety Compliance and best practices.
  • Support the Manager of Health and Safety and serve in their absence.
  • Communicate with a variety of stakeholders in a matrix environment.
  • Execute projects as assigned.
  • Own your self-development on the Health and Safety Team.
  • This position requires 30-50% travel.
  • Other duties or tasks as assigned.

 

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Health & Safety.
  • 1-3 years’ experience working in Health and Safety, or related field, or equivalent operations experience with safety responsibilities.
  • Strong business acumen, communication, interpersonal and influence skills; including public speaking.
  • Creative thinking and ability to seek innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Experience leading and implementing change.
  • Passion for the outdoors.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Advanced level skier or snowboarder – Preferred.

 

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $55,000- $71,131. 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

 

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.  Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

 

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. 

 

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  504028
Reference Date: 08/05/2024 
Job Code Function: Health & Safety
  
Job Type: [[JobType]] 


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