Avalanche Forecasting Team Member: Mountain Safety & Ops

ISS Facility Services AB; Rossland; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Mountain Resort in Rossland, BC is seeking an Avalanche Forecasting Team Member to support forecast, mitigation and patrol operations. The role involves weather observations, stability assessments, hazard analysis, and logging of all activities with a focus on safety.

You will schedule shifts, supervise control workers, and participate in explosives handling for avalanche control while delivering training and mentorship to developing avalanche professionals.

Qualifications

• CAA Level 2 for Operations or working toward certification.
• CAA Active Member in Good Standing or working toward membership.
• NUEC3 with Advanced Protocols.
• WSBC blasting ticket with Hand Charging and Safety Fuse Assemblies.
• CAA Intro to Weather and Avalanche Search & Rescue Advanced Skills.
• Current TDG certificate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Patrol Forecasting Team duties as assigned.
• Conduct snowpack analysis in study plots and target areas.
• Supervise avalanche control operations and plan routes.
• Keep Avalanche Safety Plan and Procedures up to date.
• Deliver training programs and maintain certificates.
• Assist with handling and deployment of explosives for avalanche control.
• Create daily hazard forecasts and weather-related reports.
• Collect weather data, reporting and documentation as required.
• Maintain signage, fencing and closures for Snow Safety.
• Provide mentorship and act as a professional reference.
• Document staff training and perform routine equipment checks.
• Follow Red Mountain Resort SOPs and work extended hours as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

CAA Level 2 for Operations

CAA Intro to Weather

CAA Avalanche Search and Rescue Advanced Skills

NUEC3 with Advanced Protocols

WSBC blasting ticket

Current TDG certificate

Job description

Red Mountain Resort in Rossland, BC is seeking an Avalanche Forecasting Team Member to support forecast, mitigation and patrol operations. The role involves weather observations, stability assessments, hazard analysis, and logging of all activities with a focus on safety.

You will schedule shifts, supervise control workers, and participate in explosives handling for avalanche control while delivering training and mentorship to developing avalanche professionals.