Advanced Area Operator

Position: Advanced Base Area Operator
Location: East Kootenays (Fernie)

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Advanced Base Area Operator   Date:
Oct 9, 2026

Location:

Whistler, BC, Canada
Company:
Whistler Blackcomb
Shift Type:
Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
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

Job Summary   The Base Area Ops Department is looking for a motivated individual to join our team, and help us maintain the plazas and facilities at the base of the mountains. This job impacts and strives to make a great first impression on our guests as they arrive to our mountains. The Base Area Attendants take care of the base areas;

including but not limited to, maintaining grounds cleanliness, cleaning, minor maintenance, and help where needed.
Job Specifications     Starting Wage: $21.50/hr - $26.88/hr

Employment Type:

Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
Shift Type:
Full Time hours available
Minimum Age:
At least 18 years of age
Housing Availability:
Yes

Job Responsibilities     Maintaining building cleanliness, washroom cleaning, garbage and recycling bins and removing heavy bags to our collection facilities.
Sweeping and litter control of all WB outdoor areas.
Able to use and operate power brooms, pressure washers, backpack vacuums, snow and other cleaning equipment.
Maintaining parking lots and base area zones.
Cleaning and maintaining all trash/recycling receptacles throughout the base areas.
Adherence to all safety and operational policies & procedures. Ensuring the safe use and operation of equipment and supplies.
Ensuring all areas of access are locked and armed after use. And reporting any areas or issues that are suspicious or not up to standard.
To maintain the highest levels of security and to report all incidents regarding theft, equipment abuse, and disregard for any Whistler Blackcomb policies and property.
Responsible for all equipment (including cleaning of…