Hiring a Hut Operations Manager
Hut Operations Manager
The Spearhead Huts Society (SHS) is seeking a part-time/contract Hut Operations Manager to manage the operations and maintenance of up to three alpine backcountry huts in the Spearhead Range of Garibaldi Provincial Park near Whistler, British Columbia. The first of these huts was completed and open for operations starting 2019. The SHS is seeking a candidate to join our team in November 2022 to take over management of operations.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the overall operations and maintenance of the huts in a cost effective manner, including the following:
Coordinate operations such as replenishment of propane supplies and waste disposal
Working with the SHS’s Operations Committee to refine policy and procedures to govern hut bookings, operations, maintenance, etc.
Managing accounts and finances with support from the Board.
Ensuring that all operations and maintenance are compliant with the terms of the Huts’ BC Provincial Park Use Permit (PUP) and Annual Operating Plan
Volunteer Management: recruiting, training, and scheduling.
The Operations Manager will work with volunteers from member clubs and organizations, the Operations Committee, and will report monthly to the SHS Board of Directors
Qualifications
The applicant ideally should have a background in building operations and maintenance, backcountry recreation, and office productivity such as Google Docs.
Job Type
This is a contract part-time position suitable for someone located in the Squamish-Whistler-Pemberton area. The candidate should be able to make monthly visits to the hut sites, either by self-propelled means (backcountry skiing & hiking). Remuneration and benefits negotiable depending upon skills and experience.
About the SHS
The Spearhead Huts Society (SHS) is a non-profit society comprising of several interest groups and clubs all sharing a common goal – to create a world-class backcountry hut-to-hut system in Garibaldi Provincial Park. The organizations include Kees and Claire Memorial Hut Society, Brett Carlson Memorial Foundation, Alpine Club of Canada – Whistler Section, Alpine Club of Canada - Vancouver Section and the British Columbia Mountaineering Club.
Please forward your application to info@spearheadhuts.org
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
