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Vail Resorts Senor Administrative Assistant in Whistler, British Columbia
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 Epic 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.
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
RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent training and professional development
Referral Program
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
Job Specifications:
Expected Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.75
Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time, Year Round
Job Responsibilities:
Stay informed on the Grooming manual and Whistler Blackcomb Employee Handbook.
Support team/individual performance goals.
Handle daily administrative duties such as payroll, scheduling, onboarding/off-boarding (Grooming, Summer Trails, Bike Park), filing, email correspondence, notice board updates, bi weekly newsletter and word processing.
During Winter, updating the schedule daily and ensuring staffing levels are correct with the help of the assistant manager.
Assist with operational tools like Enablon, Honeycomb reviews, SOCs, Deficiency reporting, and safety tracking.
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance through an audit trail system.
Update daily communication channels (Safety meetings, internal groups, emails).
Collaborate with other departments when needed.
Consistently follow company grooming standards and policies.
Bike Park and Summer Trails Responsibilities:
Manage the weekly Bike Park meeting schedule, prepare agendas, and take minutes.
Oversee weekly payroll and HR assistance for the Summer Trails and Bike Park crew.
Ensure training compliance, track documentation via DocuSign, and monitor safety audits.
Handle schedule compliance in legion, procurement, and administrative support across these departments.
Snowmaking Maintenance Responsibilities:
Assist in preventive maintenance planning with Snowmaking and Potable Infrastructure teams (Kanda).
Track and manage priorities using MS Project to align maintenance and construction schedules.
Capital Projects Responsibilities:
Support project management through labor tracking, contractor administration (safety sign-offs, radio/fob distribution), procurement, and spend tracking.
Manage capital project invoicing and monthly reporting.
Ensure MS Project priorities stay on track, allowing the Project Manager to focus on field quality assessments.
Job Requirements:
Demonstrate core values: Safety First, Striving to be the Best, We Care.
Previous office and customer service experience.
Aptitude for mathematics, accounting, and accurate record-keeping.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Windows/Office/Excel is a requirement.
Experience in Operations, especially Grooming, is a plus.
Strong knowledge of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains is an asset.
Active listener, and supportive team player with strong communication and time management skills.
Ability to multitask under time constraints while maintaining attention to detail.
Flexibility in work hours as needed by the business.
Clear criminal record check, BC Driver’s License, and a clean driver’s abstract are mandatory.
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 504392
Reference Date: 08/20/2024
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