Night patrol

We work and play in Canada’s most beautiful playground, Banff National Park, and you can too. If you want to be part of making our guests’ ski experience unforgettable and think a winter season skiing and riding on the best powder in the Rockies would be great too, then read on for more information...
They maintain a courteous relationship with the public to ensure a safe and enjoyable skiing & riding environment. Being familiar with the Alpine Responsibility Code and basics of ski resort risk management are essential parts of P1’s work, reducing the ski area’s exposure. P1s work under the direction of the Senior Supervisor of Public Safety and the Ski Patrol supervisory team and interact with all departments at the ski area.
Acting as a mountain safety ambassador managing and mitigating risk in the mountain environment.
Enforcing ski area policies within the limits of authority.
Participating in public and staff education on safe skiing and riding at the ski area and elsewhere.
Maintaining signage, equipment, and monitoring the conditions of slopes.
Understanding individual role and partaking in the Sunshine Village Emergency Response Plan and all Emergency Response Assistance Plans, including, but not limited to Medical and/or Trauma, Avalanche rescue, Lift and Gondola evacuation, High Angle rescue, Search & Rescue and Security emergencies.
Participating in the Ski Area Avalanche Control Program in a capacity that reflects individual training.
Documenting all training, explosives use, avalanche control work performed, and completing tasks as part of the Ski Patrol training checklist and continuing education programs.
Effectively handling a toboggan, along with operating a snowmobile and other oversnow vehicles within abilities, after initial or recurrent training is completed in accordance with the Snowmobile Training Program.
Administrative and Reporting Responsibilities:

Developing a working understanding of incident report forms and the digital documentation system.
Training with and shadowing senior personnel in the infirmaries and in the field.
Basic training and shadowing Dispatcher in the event relief dispatch duties are required or requested.
Advanced First Aid (80 hrs) or equivalent first aid training.
Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 from Avalanche Canada or equivalent.
Skiing for work requires completion of a competency test, skiing and riding professionally, and may be restricted to designated areas.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
Previous radio communication experience is an asset.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel) and InfoEx system is desired.
Prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Prepared to work flexible schedules (weekends, holidays).
This position is very physical and requires the ability to ski for long periods of time, constant trunk rotation, and lifting equipment and individuals, when and where required.
Digital Avalanche Transceiver (less than 5 years old)
Ski equipment used for work must be in good operating condition, meet Sunshine Village equipment requirements, and may be tested throughout the season.
Progressive skills listed as functions for this role may not be undertaken until training is complete, skills are demonstrated, and document requirements are fulfilled.
This position is subject to all terms and conditions of the Sunshine Village Employee Handbook, HR Policy Manual, and the Alberta Employment Standards Code.
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