Heli Ski Guide

Whistler Blackcomb; Whistler; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading outdoor company in Whistler as a guide, where you will meet guests, conduct training, and ensure safety in backcountry skiing. Enjoy competitive pay, ski perks, and a supportive work environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Free ski passes for employees

Employee discounts on lodging and food

Health Insurance

Excellent training and professional development

Referral Program

Qualifications

• Must meet CPD requirements as per guiding certification.
• Current BC Class 4 DL recommended.

Responsibilities

• Meets and greets guests in a friendly manner.
• Conducts training for guests to industry standards.
• Coordinates lunch for clients and participates in meetings.

Skills

Excellent powder skiing ability

Customer service

Education

CSGA Level 3

ACMG Ski Guide

80 hour first aid certification

AED Certification

Job description

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime

Come work and play in the mountains Whether it’s your first time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, mountain shuttles AND during the summer on bike haul, golf and other activities
• RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Seasonal Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans
  
  

Job Specifications:

• Expected Pay Range: $35 - $40
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time
• Skill Level: Advanced
  
  

Guiding Responsibilities:

• Meets and greets our guests in a friendly and professional manner
• Conducts training for our guests to industry standards: transceiver orientation;
• Helicopter orientation; field procedures.
• Drives passengers to various locations in commercial vans and buses.
• Delivers a backcountry skiing product
• Guides clients away from mountain and helicopter hazards.
• While client expectations can’t always be met, ensure that client’s experiences are satisfying.
• Insures guiding is considerate to other groups to maintain a good pace during the day.
• Maintains a state of readiness to respond to field emergencies.
• Analyses the snowpack for instabilities and gathers and shares field observations.
• Coordinates lunch for our clients. Participates in mid-day meetings.
• Records and communicates extra runs skied
• Communicates customer service issues with the store staff when required.
• Attends company meetings as required
  
  

Lead Guiding Responsibilities (when qualified)

• Briefs other guides and pilots with the days plan.
• Insures helicopter has all rescue equipment aboard
• Participates in go-no-go decisions at meetings and field area selection.
• Monitors and coordinates all groups in the field.
• Uses the helicopter efficiently respecting company standards
• Completes company and industry field documentation daily.

Job Qualifications:

• Excellent powder skiing ability
• Lead guides - CSGA Level 3, ACMG Ski Guide or IFMGA Mountain Guide with over 75 days guiding under mentorship.
• Assistant Guide - CSGA Level 2 or ACMG Apprentice
• Meet’s CPD requirements as per guiding certification
• 80 hour first aid certification
• AED Certification
• Proof of clear criminal record check
• Current BC Class 4 DL recommended. Clean driving record.
• Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law._
  
  

Requisition ID: 491929