About the role
RED Mountain Resort is looking for a dynamic and hands-on Facilities Manager to take a leadership role in creating an exceptional guest experience year-round. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee the performance, safety, and presentation of all resort buildings, base-area infrastructure, parking, and snow-removal operations—ensuring everything runs seamlessly when it matters most.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments and take pride in keeping complex operations running smoothly, this is your chance to make a visible, daily impact at RED Mountain Resort. From winter readiness and storm response to guest arrivals and departures, you’ll be at the heart of creating a safe, welcoming, and impeccably maintained resort experience. If you’re passionate about operational excellence and enjoy making every guest’s visit unforgettable, this is the role for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for all resort buildings and on-mountain facilities.
- Lead janitorial services with a strong focus on guest-facing cleanliness standards.
- Manage all parking, access, and snow-removal operations.
- Develop and lead seasonal readiness programs (winter and summer), inspections, and shutdowns.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise all department staff.
- Coordinate contractors, trades, and inspections.
- Ensure compliance with BC Building & Fire Codes, WorkSafeBC, and OHS requirements.
- Maintain inspection logs, permits, certifications, and compliance documentation.
- Manage operating budgets, contractor costs, and contribute to capital planning discussions.
Qualifications
- Trade certification (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Millwright, or equivalent) or diploma in a related field.
- Completion of or enrollment in a recognized Waste Water Treatment certification program would be considered an asset.
- 5–8 years of facilities, building, maintenance, or janitorial operations experience.
- 3–5 years in a supervisory or management role. Experience in a unionized environment is preferred.
- Experience in a ski resort, mountain resort, or outdoor hospitality setting.
- Strong working knowledge of building systems and infrastructure.
Skills & Requirements
- Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, and Google Docs, Sheets and other computer programs.
- Strong operational leadership and decision-making under pressure.
- High mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent communication skills and cross-department collaboration.
- Strong attention to cleanliness, presentation, and guest experience.
- Budget and contractor management experience.
- Flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs.
- Intermediate to advanced ski/snowboard ability.