Ski Patrol

Startdate; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Mountain access perks

Staff discounts

Employee events & recognition

Job summary

Kimberley Alpine Resort seeks a Patroller to help keep our mountain safe for guests and staff. You will respond to incidents, provide first aid, and support mountain safety operations across the slopes.

You’ll conduct safety inspections, assist with avalanche control, manage patrol equipment and supplies, and collaborate with resort departments and emergency services to deliver timely, professional service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety inspections of the mountain, trails, and equipment.
• Provide first aid and emergency medical care to guests and employees.
• Transport injured guests from the mountain using toboggans and equipment.
• Promote and enforce mountain safety rules and guidelines.
• Assist with avalanche control operations before, during, and after storms.
• Maintain patrol equipment, medical supplies, and inventory.
• Assist with lift evacuations and other emergency procedures.
• Respond to incidents across the mountain and coordinate with other departments and emergency services.
• Communicate professionally with guests, employees, and Patrol team.

Skills

First Aid

Snowboarding

Toboggan skills

Patrol experience

Teamwork

All-terrain navigation

Job description

As a Kimberley Alpine ResortPatroller, 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

As a Kimberley Alpine ResortPatroller, 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 andBenefits:

• Competitive wage: $18.71/hour as per Collective Agreement
• Mountain access perks: Staff receive an RCR pass with full mountain access, plusreciprocal 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 ouremployee awards program
• Join a fun and passionate team toshare RCR mountain adventures with!

About Us

By joining RCR, you will become part of a passionate and dedicated team that works together to provide our guests with the best vacation and recreation experience possible.