Ski patrol lead hand (winter)
Panorama Mountain Resort based in Panorama, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Ski patrol lead hand. Panorama Mountain Resort in British Columbia offers a premier destination for skiing, snowboarding, and outdoor activities. It boasts extensive terrain and exceptional snowfall, attracting both adventure seekers and relaxation enthusiasts. Its market presence is marked by its commitment to providing a complete and exceptional mountain resort experience. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Panorama Mountain Resort
Position: Ski patrol lead hand (winter)
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: Salary is not mentioned, $18.00 – $22.00 hourly estimated salary
Employment Type: Full time
Location: 2030 Summit Dr, Panorama, BC V0A 1T0, Canada
Requisition ID: 1312
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of a High School Diploma
Experience: Candidates should have previous patrolling experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to lift and carry toboggans weighing up to 60 lbs and tasks such as skiing in difficult conditions, working in cold and often inclement weather, handling high elevations, and carrying materials like tower pads and medical equipment
- The candidates should have the ability to hear and speak clearly to detect beacon signals, respond to skiers requesting assistance, and communicate using radios and telephones
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should preferably possess an 80+ hour Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Certificate or an 80+ hour OFA Level 3 or Wilderness First Aid Certificate
- The candidates should have previous employment at Panorama Mountain Village, mountaineering experience, and previous medical training and be advanced skiers or better
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to use prior experience as a ski patroller to mentor new staff and ensure high performance among existing staff
- The candidates should be able to occasionally host morning meetings to ensure the team is prepared for the day and identify workplace hazards and guide staff in making safety-focused decisions
- The candidates should be able to assist with decisions and protocols during high-level emergency responses and facilitate interdepartmental information sharing
- The candidates should be able to provide first aid assessment, treatment, and evacuation and perform detailed incident investigations, including preservation of facts, forms, and records
- The candidates should be able to establish a safe skiing environment through trail checks, openings or closings, early season preparation, bootpacking, maintenance, obstacle marking, signage, sweeps, and race preparation and familiar with the terrain at Panorama Mountain where avalanche search and rescue is likely
- The candidates should be able to perform lift evacuations in the event of a breakdown and enforce the Alpine Responsibility Code and visible to the public to provide skier information, conduct preventive maintenance inspections of equipment and respond to varying emergency situations
- The candidates should be able to work with dispatchers to record tasks, including incident response, tasks, snow safety, general work, and special projects and safety of the skiing public and all Panorama Mountain Village employees on the mountain
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!