RMR Winter 26/27 - Mountain Patroller Level 4

Northland Properties; Revelstoke; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Winter Season Pass

Staff Discounts available.

Reciprocal deals on lift tickets at其他山

Job summary

Revelstoke Mountain Resort is seeking a Mountain Patrol team member-level 4 to administer first aid, monitor safe ski runs, and lead day-to-day operations under supervision.

Responsibilities include avalanche control missions, lift evacuations, rescue operations, mentoring level 2/3 teammates, and providing guest information with professionalism in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in Canada with valid work-permit if required.
• NUOEC 80hr First Aid with advanced protocols.
• CAA Avalanche Operations Level 2 certification.
• Advanced rope rescue experience (preferably Rigging for Rescue).
• Work Safe BC Blaster certification for avalanche control.
• 5 seasons of professional patrol experience or 4 seasons plus related experience.
• 5 seasons of active avalanche control at Revelstoke Mountain.
• Security clearance for handling explosives and TDG endorsement.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Expert level skier.

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid to injured guests and staff.
• Transports injured skiers to the patient transfer station.
• Investigates accidents and records details per procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of first aid rooms and supplies.
• Recognizes risks, sets up signage and boundary markers to minimize hazards.
• Enforces skier responsibility code; issues warnings or revokes lift passes.
• Monitors lift operations for safe conditions around the ski area.
• Follows procedures to ensure safe working conditions for team.
• Acts as control route leader during avalanche missions as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of safety procedures and rescue techniques.
• Mentors level 2 and 3 Patrol members.

Skills

First aid

Avalanche safety

Rope rescue

Outdoor work

Leadership / mentorship

Ski patrol experience

Education

NUOEC 80hr First Aid

CAA Avalanche Operations Level 2

Work Safe BC Blaster (avalanche control)

Transportation of Dangerous Goods endorsement

NRCan explosives security approval

5 seasons patrol experience

Job description

Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) is a division of Canada’s largest privately held hospitality company, Northland Properties Corporation (NPC), and since its inception in 2007, we have gained a reputation for big mountain riding, legendary powder and an authentic Canadian resort town.

Job Summary

The Mountain Patrol team member-level 4 administers first aid to injured guests/staff, monitors and maintains the safe conditions of ski runs/trails, assumes a leadership role during day to day operations, avalanche control missions, lift evacuations and search and rescue operations under the supervision of the Patrol Supervisor and the Avalanche Forecaster.

Essential Job Functions

• Administers first aid to injured guests and staff.
• Transports injured skiers from the mountain to the patient transfer station.
• Investigates and records accident details according to established procedures including taking statements from witnesses and performing in depth accident investigations.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of first aid rooms and of all first aid supplies on the mountain.
• Recognizes causes of risk, sets up and maintains signage, fencing and boundary markers to minimize skiing hazards.
• Enforces skier responsibility code, issues warnings to and/or revokes lift passes from reckless or irresponsible skiers.
• Monitors lift operations to ensure safe conditions on the lifts and around the ski area.
• Follows established working procedures and ensures safe working conditions for himself/herself and the mountain safety staff.
• During avalanche control missions, acts as a control route leader as assigned by the avalanche forecaster and follows established protocols and procedures.
• Has a thorough knowledge of company and department polices as stated in the Emergency Procedures and Safety Program manuals.
• Assists or leads rescue teams during lift evacuations and search and rescue operations as required.
• Acts professionally at all time.
• Interacts positively with guests: Provides accurate information regarding lifts, runs, area facilities/services, operating hours and current events. Handles complaints and resolves situations in a courteous manner.
• Maintains current and up to date working knowledge of rope handling techniques and all aspects of avalanche rescue techniques.
• Can control a loaded toboggan on difficult terrain.
• Assumes mentorship role with level 2 and 3 members of the Mountain Patrol team.

Required Qualifications and Abilities

• Must be eligible to work in Canada - can provide work permit
• NUOEC 80hr First Aid course with advanced protocols.
• CAA Avalanche Operations Level 2 certification
• Advanced rope rescue experience ( preferably Rigging for Rescue )
• Work safe BC Blaster certification for avalanche control
• Minimum of 5 seasons of professional patrol experience or 4 seasons with at least 1 season of related experience such as ski guiding or work in an avalanche program.
• Minimum of 5 seasons of active avalanche control at Revelstoke Mountain
• Resort
• Natural Resources Canada security approval for high explosives
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods endorsement
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Expert level skier

AVALANCHE CONTROL EXPECTATIONS

• Participate and facilitate pre-season training i.e. explosives assembly, organized avalanche rescue, route leader training
• Actively participate as guest forecaster
• Collect daily weather observations
• Compile am hazard and risk assessments
• Compile pm hazard and risk analysis, and infoex submissions
• Be competent and proficient at assuming the forecaster role in the absence of the forecaster
• Able to work in early morning hours and for extended periods
• Accurately log explosives use and maintain magazine perimeters

Compensation and Benefits

• Free Winter Season Pass
• Staff Discounts available.
• Reciprocal deals on lift tickets at other mountains

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.