Snow School Instructor

Avenue.io Inc.; Elkwater; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost housing in Elkwater

Weekend/holiday shifts

Job summary

Alberta Public Service seeks a Snow School Instructor for Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Cypress Hills Provincial Park. You will teach skiing or snowboarding to guests of all ages, delivering engaging, safe lessons and upholding park service standards.

The role is outdoors year-round in winter conditions, with shifts including weekends/holidays and access to housing options in Elkwater. Prior CSIA/CASI certification and First Aid/CPR are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and one year of related experience.
• Minimum Level 1 CSIA (Ski Instructor Certification) or CASI (Snowboard Instructor Certification) or equivalent.
• Current Intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level C/AED certificates and must be maintained during hire.
• Clean criminal record check with vulnerable sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, fun ski and/or snowboard lessons to guests of all ages and abilities.
• Deliver high-quality guest experiences reflecting Hidden Valley’s service standards.
• Assist with snow and ice removal and with setup/cleanup of ski hill facilities.
• Support other departments as needed to fulfill operational needs.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

CSIA Level 1 or CASI or equivalent

First Aid CPR Level C/AED certificates

Criminal record check (vulnerable sector)

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Snow School Instructor
Job Requisition ID: 85314
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Cypress Hills – Hidden Valley Ski Hill
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Wage Seasonal Positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates are selected
Classification: Administrative Support 3 (based on 40 hours per week)
Salary: $23.98 to $30.34 per hour

Wage Benefits:

In addition to regular wages, regular Wage employees receive 11.6% in lieu of benefits and vacation leave:

• 5.6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays.
• 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.

In addition to the regular wages and the additional pay in lieu of benefits and vacation, regular wage employees are entitled to shift premium pay:

• $3.25 per hour for weekends and holidays
• $2.75 per hour for evenings

Provincial Parks are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta’s parks inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations.

For more information on Park locations visit: https://albertaparks.ca/

Hidden Valley Ski Resort is located in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, (also known as Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park). The Park spans the Southeast corner of Alberta and the Southwest corner of Saskatchewan. The unique landscape of the area contrasts the surrounding prairie landscapes, making it an exciting destination for winter recreation opportunities.

The Ski Resort is located on the Alberta side of the park, 10 minutes from the town site of Elkwater, AB and 40 min from Medicine Hat, AB. For more info about Hidden Valley Ski Resort, visit https://albertaparks.ca/hiddenvalley.

Role Responsibilities

Become a Ski or Snowboard Instructor at Hidden Valley Ski Resort! Join our team in beautiful Cypress Hills Provincial Park and share your passion for skiing or snowboarding with others. As a Snow School Instructor, you’ll deliver engaging, safe, and fun lessons to guests of all ages and skill levels. If you enjoy skiing or snowboarding and love teaching others, we encourage you to apply today!

Snow School Instructor duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing safe, fun, and engaging ski and/or snowboard lessons to guests of all ages and abilities, including school groups, multi-week programs, group lessons, and private lessons.
• Delivering consistent, high-quality guest experiences that reflect Hidden Valley’s standards of service.
• Assisting with snow and ice removal from walkways using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Supporting the setup and cleanup of ski hill facilities.
• Assisting in other departments as required to support overall operations.

This position primarily works outdoors in variable winter weather conditions and cold temperatures and requires you to have great physical stamina. Working across departments may be required to fulfil operational needs.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

How Competencies will apply to this role:

Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Systems Thinking: Understands how the work done is part of a larger integrated environment. Looks beyond own area and considers how own work impacts the work and success of others.

Creative Problem-Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Develop Self and Others: A commitment to learning and the desire to invest in the development of the capability of yourself and others.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma and one year of related experience.
• Minimum Level 1 CSIA (Ski Instructor Certification) or CASI (Snowboard Instructor Certification) or equivalent.
• Prior to hire, recognized current Intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C”/AED Certificates are needed, and must be maintained as current for the entire period of hire by the employee.
• Clean criminal record check with vulnerable sector.

Additional Assets to be successful in the role:

• One year of related experience in teaching, coaching or working with youth.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of park facilities/services, especially Hidden Valley Ski Resort.

Notes

Terms of employment:

• Shifts are 8 hours a day, up to 40 hours a week.
• Candidates must be willing to work weekends and holidays, varying start dates from December 2026, until March 2027, pending end of ski season and operational needs.
• Multiple positions are available.
• Various low-cost housing options are available for rent in Elkwater.
• There is no public transportation to the Ski Resort, you must have reliable transportation to and from work. The Ski Resort is located about 10 minutes from Elkwater and about 40 minutes from Medicine Hat.

Any initial costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted will be the responsibility of the candidate. However, some reimbursements may occur. Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Professional learning and development

Resources for applicants:

• https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
• https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
• https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/