General Manager, Mountain Operations
Revelstoke Mountain Resort View all jobs
- Revelstoke, BC
- $110,000-150,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide overall leadership for year-round mountain operations, including lift operations, ski patrol, grooming, snowmaking, guest services, equipment rentals, and retail.
- Ensure all operations are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard of quality and guest service.
- Lead seasonal operating plans for peak and off-peak periods, ensuring operational readiness, service consistency, and effective resource allocation.
- Establish and maintain clear operating standards, performance expectations, and accountability across all mountain departments.
- With the Exec team, drive a fun and activation focused guest and team member experience across the resort.
- Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, operating efficiency, and executional excellence.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of department leaders and frontline teams across mountain operations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, engagement, and performance.
- Oversee organizational planning, workforce planning, seasonal staffing strategies, and talent development across the operation.
- Build leadership capability and bench strength to support current operations and future growth.
- Maintain a visible leadership presence across the resort, particularly during peak operating periods.
- Own the operating budget, forecasting process, maintenance Capex and overall financial performance of mountain operations.
- Identify and execute initiatives that drive revenue growth, improve operating efficiency, and support long-term profitability.
- Monitor key performance indicators and operating results, and make timely adjustments to achieve business objectives.
- Partner with executive leadership on annual planning, business reviews, and strategic decision-making.
- Champion an exceptional guest experience across all mountain touchpoints and operating seasons.
- Use guest feedback, operational insights, and service standards to drive continuous improvement.
- Work closely with resort leaders across hospitality, food and beverage, lodging, events, and village services to ensure an integrated resort experience.
- Maintain strong relationships with guests, partners, and the local community, representing the resort with professionalism and credibility.
- Lead and reinforce a strong safety culture across all areas of mountain operations.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, environmental, and industry requirements.
- Oversee risk management, emergency preparedness, incident response planning and with the PR team a communications plan.
- Ensure safety systems, training, and operational protocols are current, effective, and consistently applied.
- Contribute to the long-term vision, operating strategy, and growth plans for Revelstoke Mountain Resort.
- Identify opportunities to enhance operations, elevate the guest experience, and improve the resort’s competitive position.
- Lead and support strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and infrastructure planning.
- Serve as a key stakeholder in the planning and implementation of maintenance capital and growth capital projects across mountain operations.
- Prepare maintenance capital plans, oversee approved investments, and support the successful execution of major capital initiatives.
- 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in ski resort, mountain resort, or comparable hospitality and recreation operations.
- Direct experience leading mountain operations or major operating functions within a complex, guest-facing, high-volume environment.
- Demonstrated success leading large, multi-disciplinary teams in a seasonal and operationally demanding business.
- Strong financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and performance management.
- Strong knowledge of ski resort operations, including lift operations, ski patrol, grooming, snowmaking, and guest services.
- Experience leading capital projects, infrastructure improvements, or major operational expansions is strongly preferred.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with disciplined operational execution.
- Comfortable working on site in a fast-paced resort environment, including weekends and holidays during peak operating periods.
- Executive Leadership and Team Development
- Strategic Thinking and Business Planning
- Operational Excellence
- Financial and Commercial Acumen
- Guest Experience Champion
- Safety Leadership and Risk Management
- Change Leadership
- Decision-Making and Accountability
- Based on site at Revelstoke Mountain Resort in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
- Active leadership presence required across indoor and outdoor resort environments in varying weather and mountain conditions.
- Role requires flexibility and visibility during peak seasonal periods, including weekends and holidays.
- Free Seasonal Access Pass
- Discounts at the resort’s restaurants, retail, rental, repairs outlets including pro deals.
- Referral Bonus Program
- Free or discounted lift tickets at many other resorts
- Access to free Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Discounts at Sutton and Sandman hotels (employee and friends/family)
- Additional Northland Properties discounts via a Perks program with other vendors
- Health Insurance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance plans
- RRSP matching after 6 months of service
- Free access pass for dependents