Seasonal Job Openings

Join the Portes du Soleil Suisse SA adventure for the 2026–2027 winter season!

Your Responsibilities

• Information : You keep real-time updates on the status of the slopes, lifts, and weather (electronic signs, voicemail, apps) and relay any changes to management, staff, partners (restaurants, hotels, ski schools), and other resorts in the Portes du Soleil.

• Emergency : You receive and relay alerts, coordinate and monitor response efforts with field teams, handle the logistics of transporting the injured, and manage emergency supplies.

• Incidents : You follow procedures during major incidents, organize alternative arrangements (shuttles, mobilizing teams), and document every significant event.

• Reception and Administration : You welcome customers and visitors, and you are the first point of contact for phone calls and the main email inbox.

• Events : You manage reservations for stadiums and slopes and help coordinate events at the resort.

Your Profile

• Administrative training or equivalent experience in a coordinating role

• Composure, responsiveness, and organizational skills, including in emergency situations

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French, and a good working knowledge of English and German

• Comfortable with computer tools and making quick decisions

• Knowledge of the ski area

Your Benefits

• A company on a human scale that is committed to the region's development

• Free access to all ski lifts in the Portes du Soleil and special offers in Switzerland

• Free parking at work

Arrival in late November/early December

We look forward to receiving your application (resume, transcripts, and cover letter) at the following address:

rh@pds-ch.ch

Application deadline: November 15, 2026

*The masculine form has been used throughout the text, but all references apply to all people regardless of gender.

Join the Portes du Soleil Suisse SA adventure!

Join our team, driven by a love of the mountains and a desire to provide unforgettable experiences for our visitors. As a ski lift company, we ensure the smooth operation of the ski area and its facilities on the Swiss side of the Portes du Soleil, from Champéry to Morgins.

With nearly 250 dynamic and dedicated employees, we are proud to contribute to the region’s tourism development. Every year, we take on new and ambitious challenges, and we strive to meet them with enthusiasm and determination.

Your profile:

Education: You hold a CFC in heavy-duty truck mechanics, agricultural vehicle mechanics, or construction equipment mechanics, and you also have a solid understanding of hydraulics, mechanics, and electrical systems. The masterclass covers knowledge of snow grooming equipment.

Skills: You’re comfortable using MS Office tools and have some experience with administrative tasks.

Interests: You love the mountains and working outdoors—environments you know well—and you’re motivated by the changing rhythm of the seasons and their diversity.

Flexibility: You don't mind working on weekends and during winter break. You also appreciate the freedom to take time off when others are working.

Personal Qualities: You are proactive, dynamic, and enjoy working as part of a team with the company's various departments, as well as working independently.

What we offer:

A poste saisonnier de mécanicien sur engins de damage à 100%, in a magnificent setting where Passion and profession go hand in hand. Join us for a unique seasonal work experience, take on stimulating challenges, and enjoy the possibility of a longer-term position.

Your main responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance (oil changes, replacement of wear parts, etc.)

• Conduct regular technical inspections to ensure the safety and proper operation of the machines

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical malfunctions

• Repair machinery in the event of a breakdown or accident and replace defective parts

• Work with suppliers and subcontractors to source spare parts

• Maintain the inventory of replacement parts and manage the tools and equipment needed for service calls

• Keep up-to-date logs for equipment and completed jobs

• Work closely with the grooming team to understand the challenges encountered in the field

Together with your colleagues, you ensure the availability and performance of our snow groomers. Your work directly contributes to the quality of the slopes, safety, and the satisfaction of our guests in the ski area.

Your Benefits

• A supportive work environment that fosters professional and interpersonal skills

• A company on a human scale that is committed to the region's development

• Free access to all ski lifts in the Portes du Soleil and benefits in Switzerland

• Free parking at work

• Benefits from numerous partners

• Supplementary Insurance

Start date: To be determined by April 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension as needed.

We look forward to receiving your application (resume, transcripts, and cover letter) at the following address: rh@pds-ch.ch

Application deadline: October 31, 2026

*The masculine form has been used throughout the text, but all references apply to all people regardless of gender.