Vacant job

Do you want to combine leadership, technology, and mountain life in one of Sweden's most spectacular environments?

We are now looking for a Operations Manager for the Ski Area for Björkliden and LaplandResorts. This is a key role for you who thrive with responsibility, enjoy working operationally, and want to help create a safe, well-functioning, and memorable experience for our guests – every day.

At our company, the guest is always in focus. We want every visitor to leave the mountain with the feeling that they want to return. To succeed in this, we need engaged leaders who can create structure, safety, and team spirit in the operations.

About the role

As Operations Manager, you are responsible for the daily operations of the ski area in Björkliden. The role involves close work with lift operations, ski patrol, snow grooming, cross-country tracks, and garage activities. You lead and distribute the work for the staff on the mountain and ensure that the operations run safely, efficiently, and according to our procedures and industry standards.

You work both strategically and operationally – one day you plan staffing and maintenance, the next day you handle weather changes, operational stoppages, or coordinate resources out in the ski area.

Your main responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operations and safety in the ski area
• Supervise and schedule staff within:
  • Ski Patrol
  • Lift Attendants
  • Cross-country Tracks
  • Låkta Operations
• Ensure safe operation of lift systems and ski area
• Coordinate preparation of slopes, lift lines, snow clearing, and cross-country tracks
• Handle incident and injury reporting
• Responsible for signage, barriers, and safety routines
• Coordinate transport and vehicle needs within the facility
• Recruitment and employment for upcoming seasons
• Participate in operational meetings and report to the Mountain Manager

About you

We are looking for someone who is confident in leadership close to the operations and who thrives in an environment where the pace is sometimes high and conditions can change quickly.

You are solution-oriented, responsible, and have a strong safety mindset. At the same time, you are unpretentious and enjoy working together with others to create the best possible experience for our guests and employees.

We believe you have:

• Experience in supervision or operational responsibility
• Good technical understanding
• Experience from ski, mountain, or contracting operations
• Snowmobile license and good driving skills
• Good knowledge of lift operations and ski areas
• Knowledge of SLAO guidelines and safety work
• Completed chairlift rescue training or equivalent experience
• Previously worked with snow groomers or similar vehicles and had vehicle responsibility
• Knowledge in scheduling and personnel planning
• Knowledge in snow and avalanche safety
• Experience working in complex terrain
• Knowledge of Caspeco or similar personnel systems

We offer

• A varied and responsible role in a unique mountain environment
• Opportunity to influence and develop the operations
• An engaged team with strong camaraderie
• A workplace where no day is like the other
• Fantastic nature experiences year-round

The position involves work during winter, summer, and autumn seasons.

About us

LaplandResorts owns two of Scandinavia's most unique mountain destinations; Björkliden and Riksgränsen, as well as the high-altitude mountain station Låkktatjåkko. We focus on nature and ski tourism as well as conferences and events. Our operations are based in the Arctic mountain world, which is raw, beautiful, and free, a place that offers experiences for life. Through our commitment, our knowledge, and our willingness to dare, we create personal and memorable experiences.

Our values mean something to us: We care, we know our stuff, we dare. They shape us and guide our decisions and actions. Our mission is that we open the door to something bigger. When we open the gate to one of Europe's last wilderness areas, we do it with great care for nature, our guests, and our colleagues who work here.

Other

The position is a permanent employment with a 6-month probation period, full-time.

Location: Björkliden

Start date: According to agreement

Housing: Staff housing is available

Application deadline: We are recruiting continuously – do not wait with your application