EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES



Thank you for your interest in working with The Georgian Peaks Club! 

Our winter season begins in December.
Job postings and hiring will be completed in the fall.
Check-out some of our opportunities below.
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The Georgian Peaks Club

For over 60 years, the Georgian Peaks Club (the “Peaks”) has been providing exceptional experiences for Southern Ontario's most active families in a safe and rewarding environment.  The Peaks provides the highest, longest, and most challenging terrain in the province including some of the best intermediate and beginner runs for skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities. The Peaks has 750 member families who enjoy 3 lodges, 5 lifts and over 24 runs. Here you will find the only ski area in Southern Ontario with enough vertical to hold a F.I.S. sanctioned Giant Slalom race and, our best-in-class Alpine programs are recognized across North America, consistently turning young athletes into Olympians.

The Peaks is located on the shores of Georgian Bay, 12 kilometers west of Collingwood and 5 minutes from Thornbury. Downtown Toronto is less than 2.5 hours away.

To learn more about the Club, visit Home – The Georgian Peaks Club

II. POSITION

Role Summary

The General Manager (“GM”) is responsible for the execution of all strategic plan initiatives while fostering a culture of continuous operational and experiential excellence. Reporting to and working with the Board of Directors, this individual will bring the Peaks vision to life. The candidate’s willingness to take on bold challenges along with strong leadership and strategic capabilities, ensures the success of the Club while protecting its fiscal integrity.

Direct Reports
  • Director of Finance
  • Director of Alpine Programs
  • Director of Outside Operations
  • Director of Food and Beverage
  • Membership and Guest Services Manager
  • Membership Experience Manager
Position Responsibilities

The GM will be responsible for the following:
  • Oversee the complete operation of the Club in accordance with the direction and vision established by the Board and all applicable local and federal laws.
  • Build and maintain excellent relationships with members, staff, local government officials, leaders of other private ski clubs, etc.
  • Lead, coach, direct and mentor the management team which will include setting annual goals and objectives, performance evaluation and accountability.
  • Oversee the creation, approval and execution of annual business plans, annual budgets, annual capital plans and long term strategic and capital plans.
  • Provide an active presence at the club and be highly visible to the membership and staff.
  • Troubleshoot day-to-day operating challenges in a timely manner.
  • Oversee the Club’s, health and safety, security, and risk management programs – protecting members and employees as well as physical assets.
  • Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board, in a timely and accurate manner, providing necessary information for the Board's fiduciary and oversight responsibilities (e.g., monthly reporting).
  • Work with the Board and its Committees and serve as a liaison between the Board, staff, and membership.
  • Maintain familiarity, knowledge and compliance of all Club by-laws, health and safety legislation, insurance, T.S.S.A Regulations, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, etc. and assure standards are met.
  • Continuously strive to improve member and guest experience.
  • Oversee the new membership development initiative. Set and achieve targets for new membership numbers.
  • Establish and maintain appropriate member expectations through effective communication practices. Create a communication strategy including frequency, content and requests for feedback.
  • Solicit member feedback through pulse surveys.
  • Create, obtain approval for, and execute short and mid-term strategic plans.
Candidate Profile
  • Minimum of 10 years experience of progressive leadership and management experience in a private club environment or related field.
  • A University or College Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Management, Ski Resort Management or a related field.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with proven success at leading teams.
  • Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to build, grow and cultivate new and existing relationships.
  • Experience partnering with a Board of Directors.
  • Exceptional near term and long-range strategic thinking and planning capability
  • A ski or snowboard enthusiast.
  • An experienced visionary and transformational leader who can lead, coach, and motivate staff to take bold actions.
  • Strong team player with an orientation to take initiative. Flexible, adaptive, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities. Ability to successfully handle multiple complex priorities concurrently.
  • Ability to work in an environment where unanticipated changes in demands often necessitate a change in priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and diplomacy.
  • Ability to organize and manage projects, adapting as needed to changing priorities and deadlines, emerging issues, impacts of decisions, competing and conflicting demands, and to keep staff, colleagues and the Board informed as required.
  • Strong judgment, interpersonal, problem solving and influencing skills.
  • Strong conflict resolution skills.
  • Possess excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
  • Possess professional maturity, sensitivity and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Club’s core values.
Compensation

The Club will offer an attractive compensation package, commensurate with experience, which will include a competitive base salary, bonus opportunity and benefits.

Application Process and Deadline

IMPORTANT: Interested candidates should submit resumes along with a detailed cover letter which addresses the qualifications and describes your alignment/experience with the prescribed position by June 18, 2023.  Those documents must be saved and emailed in Word or PDF format (save as “Last Name, First Name, Georgian Peaks Resume” and "Last Name, First Name, Georgian Peaks Cover Letter”) respectively to: execsearch@ggapartners.com.

 
Lead Search Consultant
 
Michael Gregory
Managing Director & Partner
GGA Partners Inc.
execsearch@ggapartners.com

 

Job Title:         Ticket Seller
Department:    Member & Guest Services         
Reports to:      Member & Guest Services Administrator
Status:             Seasonal

Job Description:
Ensure that daily guest lift tickets are processed quickly and accurately.  Assist the Member & Guest Services Office with duties when time permits. It is imperative that a good relationship exists with all Members and their Guests.  This person works closely with the Member & Guest Services Office, Accounting Department, General Manager, and Mid-Week Corporate Event Coordinator.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  1. Ticket Sales                                                      

    1. Prepare daily lift ticket reconciliation forms and ensure that the daily float is correct

    2. Prepare forms for the second ticket window in the event of a busy guest day

    3. Review the daily guest sign in list and add new guests as they are signed in

    4. Accurately sell guest lift tickets to adults and children

    5. Record all complimentary tickets and Bay Street tickets on the appropriate log sheets

    6. Complete guest tracking in the Jonas system and advise Management when a guest has reached their maximum visits of four

    7. At the end of the day reconcile the daily lift ticket sales receivable

    8. Maintain accurate records for daily ticket sales and keep guest tracking up to date to ensure that no one exceeds their maximum guest visits of four

  2. Other Duties as Required                                  

    1. If there are periods when there are no guests at the window, assist the Member & Guest Services Office or Accounting Office by completing tasks as required

    2. This is usually photocopying, filing or preparing lift tickets for the mid-week corporate ski days

    3. Assist with duties as required and ensure that filing is current and the workplace is kept clean and tidy 

Qualifications:

  • Strong customer service skills

  • Knowledge of the Jonas system would be an asset

  • Good interpersonal skills

  • Works well with others in a close environment

  • Mathematically inclined

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Able to work under pressure

  • Minimum 1 year working with the Jonas system 

  • Need some knowledge of company procedures

  • Reliable

  • Able to follow directions and instructions

  • Be safety conscious at all times

  • Team player attitude

  • Creative and innovative nature

  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays during ski season

 
Specific Position Details:
Employment Period:     4 months (December to March)
Part-time hours:            8 -16 hours per week - Saturday & Sunday + up to 40 hours/week for Christmas & March Breaks
Job Type:                       Part-time - daytime hours only
Remuneration:              Student - From $15.00 per hour            Adult - From $17 per hour
Additional pay:              End of season Bonus for completion of employment period ($0.50 to $1.00 per hour worked)

Benefits:

  • Casual dress/Uniform shirt

  • Company events

  • 25% F&B discount while working

  • Flexible schedule

  • On-site parking


To apply: Email resumes to Marg Jones

 

Nursery Caregiver
The Georgian Peaks Ski Club
Student from $15 per hour / Adult from $17 per hour

Date:                            October 2022
Job Title:                     Nursery Caregiver
Department:                Member & Guest Services
Reporting to:               Nursery Supervisor
Status:                         Seasonal
 
Job Description:
To supervise children of Members and Guests, ensuring their daycare experience is creative and safe at all times.
 
Duties & Responsibilities:

  1. Supervise Children

    1. Educate the children through fun and games

    2. Be creative in daily routines

    3. Give all children care and attention

  2. Keep Children Neat & Clean

    1. Ensure diapers are changed when required

    2. Change clothing when required

    3. Ensure children are clean

  3. Keep Nursery Safe, Clean & Organized

    1. Be cognizant with Standard Operating Procedures and Employee Health and Safety regulations

    2. Ensure toys and games are in a safe and working order

    3. Keep Nursery in a sanitary condition

    4. Keep play areas tidied and free of hazards

  4. Interact with Members & Guests

    1. Create a good rapport with Members, Guests and their children

    2. Handle Members’ complaints with courtesy and efficiency

    3. Satisfy Members’ requests to the best of your ability 

    4. Advise Supervisor of any potential problems

Qualifications:

  • Ability to work well with children from infant to age 6

  • Reliable

  • Able to follow directions and instructions

  • Be safety conscious at all times

  • Team player attitude

  • Creative and innovative nature

  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays during ski season


Specific Position Details:
Contract length:            4 months (December to March)
Part-time hours:            8 -16 hours per week - Saturday & Sunday + up to 40 hours/week for Christmas & March Breaks
Job Type:                       Part-time - daytime hours only
Salary:                            Student - From $15.00 per hour            Adult - From $17 per hour
Additional pay:              End of season Bonus for completion of contract (0.50 to $1.00 per hour worked)
Benefits:

  • Casual dress/Uniform shirt

  • Company events

  • 25% F&B discount while working

  • Flexible schedule

  • On-site parking

Email resumes to: Victoria Ciampichini

Food and Beverage Attendant


The Georgian Peaks Ski Club
$16 per hour- Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

The Food and Beverage Attendant is responsible for ensuring that our spaces are kept clean, stations well stocked and create a warm, inviting atmosphere for our members and guests. The Georgian Peaks is a fun place to work, learn and grow.

Email resumes to: Steve Flagler

Contract length: 4 months

Part-time hours: 12-40 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Salary: From $16.00 per hour

Additional pay:

  • Bonus pay

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Company events

  • Discounted  food

  • Flexible schedule

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift

  • 8 hour shiftt

The Georgian Peaks Club

$18 per hour- Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

The Food and Beverage Attendant is responsible for ensuring that our spaces are kept clean, stations well stocked and create a warm, inviting atmosphere for our members and guests. The Georgian Peaks is a fun place to work, learn and grow.

Email resumes to: Steve Flagler

Contract length: 4 months

Part-time hours: 12-40 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Salary: From $18.00 per hour

Additional pay:

  • Bonus pay

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Company events

  • Discounted  food

  • Flexible schedule

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift

  • 8 hour shift

  • Day shift

  • Weekend availability

The Georgian Peaks Club
 
$23 per hour- Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

A Cook, or Line Cook, is responsible for preparing ingredients at an establishment that serves food, processing customer orders, producing meals and cleaning their workspace throughout the day to follow health and safety guidelines.

Email resumes to: Steve Flagler

Contract length: 4 months

Part-time hours: 24-40 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Salary: From $23.00 per hour

Additional pay:

  • Bonus pay

Benefits:

  • Company events

  • Discounted food

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift

  • 8 hour shift

  • Day shift

  • Weekend availability

Work remotely:

  • No

Come and join “The Peaks” Team

We are now accepting applications for:

Ski Lift Operations Personnel

$22.00 hr

All positions involve working weekends and holidays.

We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic, outgoing and hard working individuals to join our lift operations team. The ability to follow direction and work independently in a fast paced environment is required.

Send resumes to: Darrell Dennis

Application deadline: 2022-11-30

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $22.00 per hour

Additional pay:

  • Overtime pay

Benefits:

  • $1.00 hr worked bonus at the end of the seaosn
  • Discounted food
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 8-10 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • 3-4 days a week - Dec 18 through to end of March
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Come and join “The Peaks” Team

We are now accepting applications for

Paid Ski Patrol - $20.00 hr

All positions involve working overtime, weekends and holidays.

We are looking for advanced skier/snowboarders who are competent first aid responders to join our Paid Ski Patrol team. Ability to ski all types of terrain is required.

Applicants must be certified in advanced First Aid (First Responder, EMR, CSP or equivalent with HCP level CPR/AED)

Ability to work well in a team environment in challenging weather conditions and physically fit enough to handle trail maintenance and patient transfers.

Send resumes to: Darrell Dennis

Expected start date: 2022-12-18

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Additional pay:

  • Bonus pay
  • Overtime pay

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekends

Work remotely:

  • No