Health and Safety Specialist - Year Round

Year Round

At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.

• Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
• Mental health resources for all employees
• Food & beverage and retail discounts
• Onsite employee childcare based on availability
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

The Health and Safety Specialist supports the Risk & Safety Manager in the administration and coordination of resort-wide Employee Safety and Workers' Compensation programs. This position plays a critical role in executing day-to-day safety operations, supporting injury response and return-to-work processes, and assisting with safety initiatives designed to reduce injuries and strengthen a culture of safety across the resort.

The Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for employees regarding Workers' Compensation claims, assisting with claim intake, documentation, communication with adjusters and medical providers, and coordination of modified and return-to-work assignments under the direction of the Health & Safety Manager.

In addition, the Specialist assists the Health & Safety Manager with the planning, implementation, and support of safety initiatives, trainings, safety campaigns, and employee safety recognition programs. This includes helping coordinate Safety Month activities, safety committee efforts, near-miss reporting initiatives, and employee engagement related to safety performance and positive safety behaviors.

At the direction of the Health & Safety Manager, the Specialist supports compliance with OSHA regulations and resort safety programs by assisting with audits, inspections, documentation, data tracking, and follow-up actions. The role requires close collaboration with Business Unit Managers and Supervisors to promote safe work practices and ensure consistent application of safety procedures across all departments.

This position reports directly to the Health & Safety Manager, who reports to the Director of Safety and Security. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resort's hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Winter Park Resort's total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Salary/hourly pay range: $24-26

• Serves as primary contact point for employees and managers in the employee injury and/or Workers' Compensation processes.
• Assists in coordinating prompt and appropriate medical treatment for injured employees in accordance with established Workers' Compensation procedures.
• Coordinates and supports administrative and legal requirements related to Workers' Compensation claims. This includes working with Third Party Administrators, Alterra Mountain, Company Human Resources, labor attorneys, corporate safety partners, Winter Park Human Resources, medical providers, employees, and managers in collaboration with the Risk & Safety Manager. Regularly updates the Health & Safety Manager and Safety & Security Director on active and closed claims, trends, and any potential exposure or litigation concerns.
• Presents and serves as backup for facilitation of regular Safety Committee meetings.
• Assists in the design and direction of programs to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposures to…