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Who We Are: Nestled in the southwestern corner of Alberta, in the rugged and legendary Canadian Rockies, Castle is as authentic as it gets. Hard-working, hospitable, and here for the powder is what were all about. With just over 200 employees, were a passionate team of winter enthusiasts. Here, were all family and you will quickly find you are right at home. If this sounds like you, then we want you to join us. Our resort is not owned or operated by a large ski conglomerate; rather by a bunch of local skiers and riders who are passionate about steep terrain and great snow. Operational decisions are made here (head office = the basement of the day lodge) and our longterm direction is plotted by a group of passionate, volunteer board of directors who represent more than 200, predominately local shareholders. More Info including staff perks can be found at: https://www.skicastle.ca/employment/ Overview: Castle Mountain Resort is seeking an experienced and visionary General Manager to lead all aspects of resort operations, financial performance, guest experience, and longterm strategic development. This role is responsible for ensuring the resort operates safely, efficiently, and profitably while guiding its evolution into a thriving fourseason destination. The General Manager serves as the primary representative of the resort to employees, guests, owners, government partners, and the broader community.Come work with us in the beautiful South Canadian Rocky Mountains! What We Offer You: - Competitive salary commensurate with experience - Extended health and dental benefits after three months of continuous employment - Full mountain season pass - Free seasons passes for spouse and dependents - Employee discounts across the resort Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: - Develop and execute the resorts longterm strategic plan under the direction of the Board of Directors - Lead the transition to fourseason operations - Identify growth opportunities, partnerships, and emerging market trends - Communicate vision and direction to employees, stakeholders, and community partners Operational Oversight: - Oversee all mountain and basearea departments - Ensure safe, efficient, guestready daily operations - Maintain toptobottom terrain reliability and operational continuity - Lead operational decisionmaking during weather events and peak periods Financial Management: - Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans - Ensure financial sustainability through revenue optimization and cost control - Oversee capital planning, procurement, and asset management - Ensure appropriate capital structure and fundraising to support ongoing capital requirements - Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement People Leadership: - Build and lead a highperforming leadership team - Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and respect - Oversee recruitment, retention, training, and succession planning - Support employee engagement, development, and organizational health Guest Experience: - Ensure exceptional service standards across all departments - Oversee guest feedback systems and service recovery processes - Protect and enhance the resorts brand and reputation Safety & Compliance: - Ensure compliance with OH&S, lift codes, and all regulatory requirements - Oversee emergency response planning and incident management - Champion a safetyfirst culture for employees and guests Community & Stakeholder Relations: - Represent the resort with government agencies, tourism boards, Indigenous communities, and local partners - Advocate for regional infrastructure and development initiatives - Build strong community relationships and partnerships Capital Projects & Infrastructure: - Lead planning and execution of major capital projects - Manage contractors, engineering partners, and regulatory approvals - Ensure alignment with longterm strategic goals Real Estate Development & Corporate Capitalization: - Lead planning, development, and sale of real estate assets to support longterm financial sustainability - Oversee landuse strategy, zoning processes, and regulatory approvals - Build partnerships with developers, investors, architects, and government authorities - Ensure real estate initiatives align with the resorts master plan and fourseason vision - Manage real estate transactions to generate capital for infrastructure, operations, and strategic growth - Integrate real estate development with community needs, environmental considerations, and guest experience goals Qualifications: Education & Experience: - 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in ski, resort, hospitality, or related industries - Demonstrated success leading multidepartment operations - Experience with raising capital, project funding, and longrange planning - Strong financial management background with full P&L responsibility Knowledge & Skills: - Deep understanding of mountain operations (lifts, snowmaking, grooming, patrol) - Strong business and financial acumen - Excellent communication and stakeholdermanagement skills - Proven ability to lead through complexity and change - Strong safety, risk, and regulatory knowledge Work Conditions: - Ability to work extended hours during peak periods including weekends and holidays - Ability to ski or snowboard (preferred) - Ability to navigate mountain terrain and respond to emergencies - Officebased work for planning, budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, balanced with onmountain management - Travel as required for industry events, stakeholder meetings, government relations, and partner engagement Where We Are: Castle Mountain Resort is located at the end of Highway 774, near Pincher Creek, AB. This is a remote work location. More information on our location and our resort can be found atskicastle.ca #J-18808-Ljbffr