Anticipated Start Date
ASAP
 

Employer
Company Name
Marmot Basin
 
Position Details
Number of Positions Available
1
Position Type(s)
Full-Time
Position Duration
Seasonal
Staff Accommodation
No
Wage Range
TBD Hourly
Job Overview
These are moderately experienced ski patrollers with a minimum of one (1) season of experience at Marmot Basin or over three (3) seasons at another comparable ski hill. The Patroller has exceeded all Grade 1 performance requirements and has demonstrated their ability to function as a strong independent Ski Patroller. These Patrollers are starting to become familiar with the minutia of ski patrolling and when directed can teach certain skills to others or lead small work projects.

The incumbent should expect to be working outside in any, all and sometimes adverse weather conditions.

This is a full-time seasonal role within the Safety Operations Department. This position has a compressed schedule/two-week rotating cycle: Nine (9) hours per day (operating season), eight (8) hours per day (non-operating season). Alberta Employment Standards regarding probationary periods apply.

 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Work in a safe and efficient manner as a member of the Safety Operations team
On-slope risk management: identify and mitigate hazards on the hill (run checks, hazard marking)
On-slope maintenance: perform trail maintenance as required (snow farming, shoveling, fencing etc.), maintenance cuts in open avalanche terrain
Enforce the “Alpine Responsibility Code”, slow riding zones, area closures
Identify and address safety concerns pertaining to staff and guests. Ensure supervisors are made aware of residual risks of concern
Demonstrate knowledge of equipment locations, use, and movement
Skillfully apply Marmot Basin’s radio procedures and protocols
Provide on-hill rescue, first aid and triage: attend, treat and transport patients using the minimum required manpower resources
When directed can instruct basic patrol topics to in training and Grade 1 Ski Patrollers, including: sweeps, hazard marking, rescue toboggans (10-23) use
Act as a Team Member during avalanche control missions, including working as an assistant blaster
Act as a Team leader during lift evacuations, perform intermediate skills associated with “Lift down procedures (10-30’s)” as well as manual lift evacuation
Act as a Team Member during avalanche rescue and missing person response
Perform end of day area checks and sweeps
Operate snowmobiles
 
Respect and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the “Corporate Policies”, “Employee Handbook” and “Safety Operations Training Manual”
Understand and adhere to Ski Marmot Basin’s “Harassment Policy” and the company’s “Privacy Policy”.
Report damage to vehicles to the vehicle maintenance supervisor.
Other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Position Requirements
English Fluency Level required for position
Intermediate
Job Requirements 
Exceeded all performance requirements for a Grade 1 Ski Patroller
80 hour advanced First Aid course or higher, has completed all annual training and recertification with a current CPR certification. Completion of advanced training protocols preferred
At least 30 patient interactions.
Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) Industry training Program (ITP) level1  
Completed Marmot Basins Annual explosives refresher
Have a Natural Resources Canada Explosive Regulatory Division letter of approval to handle high powered explosives
Incident Command System (ICS) 100 (preferred)
Basic snowmobile operator signoff (intermediate preferred)
Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Person Record Check on file with Human Resources
Workplace hazardous materials training (WHMIS)
Completed working at heights training
Rope rescue training/certification (preferred)
Alberta Class 5 Driver’s license, or equivalent
Application Details
How to Apply
Online
 

Documents Required
Resume