Ski Patrol

Resorts Of the Canadian Rockies Inc.; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCR mountain access pass

Reciprocal resort tickets

Discounted friends & family tickets

Food & beverage discounts

Employee awards program

Job summary

Resorts Of the Canadian Rockies Inc. seeks a Kimberley Alpine Resort Patroller to ensure guest and staff safety, respond to incidents, provide emergency care, and support mountain safety operations.

The role involves safety inspections, patient transport by toboggan, enforcing rules, avalanche control support, and collaboration with resort departments and emergency services to ensure a safe, memorable alpine experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess WorkSafe recognized Advanced First Aid or Peak NUEC-A certification.
• Strong skiing or snowboarding ability to navigate all terrain and snow conditions.
• Be physically capable of handling toboggans on varied terrain and snow conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety inspections of the mountain, trails, and equipment.
• Provide first aid and emergency medical care to guests and employees.
• Safely transport injured guests from the mountain using toboggans.
• Promote and enforce mountain safety rules and procedures.
• Assist with avalanche control operations as required.
• Maintain patrol equipment, medical supplies and inventory.
• Assist with lift evacuations and emergency responses as needed.
• Communicate effectively with guests and staff.

Skills

First aid

Skiing/snowboarding

Toboggan handling

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

As a Kimberley Alpine Resort Patroller, you will play an important role in maintaining the safety and well-being of guests and employees throughout the mountain. You will respond to incidents, provide emergency care, support mountain safety operations, and help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Conducting regular safety inspections of the mountain, trails, and related equipment
• Providing first aid and emergency medical care to injured or ill guests and employees
• Safely transporting injured guests from the mountain using toboggans and other appropriate equipment
• Promoting and enforcing mountain safety rules, procedures, and guidelines
• Assisting with avalanche control operations before, during, and after storms, as required
• Maintaining and managing patrol equipment, medical supplies, and inventory
• Assisting with lift evacuations and other emergency response procedures when required
• Responding to incidents and emergencies across the mountain and working collaboratively with other resort departments and emergency services as needed
• Communicating effectively with guests, employees, and other members of the Patrol team in a professional and helpful manner

Qualifications

• Must possess current WorkSafe recognized Advanced First Aid or Peak NUEC-A certification
• Must be a strong skier or snowboarder, capable of comfortably navigating all terrain and snow conditions; must successfully pass a ski or snowboard skills test to demonstrate ability
• Physically capable of handling both empty and loaded toboggans on all terrain and in all snow conditions; must successfully pass a toboggan skills test to demonstrate ability
• AST1, AVSAR1 or AvOps1 an asset (not required)
• Previous Patrol experience an asset
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Minimum age of pro patrol is 19 years

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive wage: $18.71/hour as per Collective Agreement
• Mountain access perks: Staff receive an RCR pass with full mountain access, plus reciprocal resort tickets and discounted friends & family tickets
• Staff discounts: Enjoy savings on food & beverage, rentals, retail items and hotel accommodation.
• Employee Events & Recognition: Participate in fun, year-round staff events and be recognized through our employee awards program
• Join a fun and passionate team to share RCR mountain adventures with!