Job Description

Why join us?
We work and play in Canada’s most beautiful playground, Banff National Park, and you can too. Our Village is the premier ski resort in Western Canada. If you want to be part of making our guests’ ski experience unforgettable and think a winter season skiing and riding on the best powder in the Rockies would be great too, then read on for more information...
What’s in it for you?

• A ridiculously cool life experience
• Free ski pass for the Village and super deals at other resorts
• A plethora of lively staff events all season long
• Marvelous discounts on ski gear, food & drinks and transportation.

Description
Under the direction of the Supervisor, to provide comprehensive avalanche control, information gathering and record keeping. Other duties include first aid treatment to the public and staff; to maintain all areas within the Ski Area Boundary in a safe manner; to maintain a cheerful and courteous relationship with the skiing public; and to ensure the existence of a safe and enjoyable skiing environment, thereby reducing the risk factor and liability of the ski area.

Essential Functions

• Collection of pertinent data including weather, snowpack and avalanche observations
• Understanding, evaluating and communicating the avalanche hazard
• Avalanche control route leader
• Implement avalanche control strategies
• Direct avalanche rescue operations
• Maintenance of all Snow Safety-related equipment
• Performing other Ski Patrol related tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Experience/Requirements

• CAA Operations Level 1 Certificate
• Valid Alberta Explosives Permit for Avalanche Control
• Advanced Wilderness First Aid/EMR/80hr Advanced First Aid Certificate or higher
• Minimum 2 seasons on SSV ski patrol (or equivalent experience)
• Control Route Leader
• Rope Rescue team member
• Intimate knowledge of all terrain and control routes
• CAA Level 2 Module 1 (recommended)
• Minimum 1 year as Tech I (or equivalent experience)
• Rope Rescue team leader
• Proven Mentorship
• CAA Active Membership (recommended)
• Info Ex contributor (recommended)
• CAA Weather, Rescue or Explosives course completion (recommended)

Can’t wait to get started? Great, because we can’t wait to hear from you! Apply online with the link below and tell us why you’re the next awesome member of our team. Remember, we’re looking for people who will wow our guests, so start now and wow us.

GO WILD!
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