Journeyperson Ski Lift Service Technician
- Kelowna (CA)
- Full-time
Introduction
Based out of our Kelowna, BC office, you’ll travel throughout Western Canada (our clients are mostly ski resorts located all over the Canadian Rockies).
What we offer
- Skill-based hourly wage with paid overtime and daily live-out allowances.
- A stable, year-round permanent position.
- Comprehensive benefits and insurance (55% employer-covered).
- Career advancement opportunities in a globally expanding company.
- A relaxed, respectful work environment.
- Exciting, hands-on projects with real impact.
- Join a world-class team of skilled tradespeople.
- And much more!
Your tasks
As a Journeyperson Ski Lift Service Technician, you’ll be a key player in delivering expert-level maintenance, inspections and repairs of mechanical and hydraulic systems at customer sites—primarily ski resorts. You’ll rotate through emergency response duties with your team, generate quality technical reports and serve as a trusted partner to our clients.
Job summary
Mechanical maintenance and service
- Carry out inspections, maintenance and repairs on installations in accordance with current standards.
- Identify, document and correct anomalies detected during inspections.
Customer support and emergency management
- Respond to customer emergency calls and intervene promptly to solve mechanical problems.
Technical services agreements and follow-up
- Conduct technical research into specific requests (non-standard modifications, technical innovations, etc.).
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers or site supervisors during customer interventions.
Quality assurance and after-sales follow-up
- Perform inspection service to ensure conformity of installations.
- Participate in the management of deficiencies and post-delivery warranties.
- Contribute to various customer service programs by providing appropriate technical assistance.
Reporting and compliance
- Write and archive intervention reports, while keeping customer requests up to date.
Your profile
- Red Seal certification as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), or an equivalent Journeyperson-level credential, required.
- 3 years in a similar field role.
- Accredited certificate for an industrial training institute.
- Intermediate written and spoken English.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings
- Red seal certificate.
- Technical skills in electromechanics and hydraulics.
- Ability to quickly diagnose and solve complex mechanical problems on site, including in emergency situations.
- Ability to accurately document interventions, anomalies and actions taken, with clear and structured reports.
- Ability to prioritize emergencies and plan interventions according to customer needs, while optimizing travel time.
- Focus on customer satisfaction with a proactive approach to solving problems and meeting needs.
- Ability to work independently in the field.
- Attention to detail and respect for safety and quality standards in all interventions.
- Ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances, whether emergencies, changing working conditions or technical adjustments.
- Although often alone in the field, ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other team members to share information or feedback.
- Physically fit to lift loads of up to 35kg.
- Valid and unrestricted driving license.
- Valid and unrestricted passport.
- Interest in working outdoors and at heights.
- Willingness to travel, sometimes over several consecutive days.
- Willingness to work occasional weekends and as needed.
- Available for weekend work on occasion and/or as needed.
- Willingness to take short business trips within North America on very rare occasions.
Wage : 40$/h to 45$/h
The job title posted may be different from the one indicated internally to make it easier to find a job with a title used in the market.
Keywords: journeyman, journeywoman, ropeway, cable transport, millwright, industrial mechanic, ski lift technician
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We offer
Casual dresscode
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health insurance
Free Parking Lot
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
You want to move further?
Antoine L.
Conseiller ressources humaines
Tel: +1 450 432 1128 0
Legal notice regarding remuneration: The minimum annual basic salary is based on the collective agreement (KV) of the metalworking industry. The actual salary is based on the Vorarlberg salary level and is above the KV, depending on professional training and experience. We are happy to also consider your application for other suitable positions within the Doppelmayr Group. For reasons of better readability, the simultaneous use of masculine and feminine forms of speech has been dispensed with.