Sunshine Village Looking for Duty Forecaster at Banff, AB Full Time

Banff, AB, Canada Req #1106

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Why join us?

We work and play in Canada’s most beautiful playground, Banff National Park, and you can too. Sunshine Village is the premier ski resort in Western Canada. 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…

The Perks:
FREE – Your staff pass is your ticket to ride Sunshine!

Ski & Ride – Free days & discounts at resorts across Canada

Staff Events – Staff parties, BBQs, spring night skiing, dog sledding, ice climbing & more

Career – Recognition programs & Career development opportunities

Wellness – discounted fitness passes, yoga, onsite support & professional support

Onsite discounts – Food & beverage, retail, & hotel stays

Exclusive deals – Brand-named gear & local businesses

And much, much more!

What can you expect?

A Duty Forecaster works to effect avalanche mitigations in accordance with the overall avalanche control program and forecasts for avalanche hazard within the operational boundary of the ski area. The role also communicates information, maintains equipment, and performs additional tasks in the Public Safety environment. Duty Forecasters report to the Lead Avalanche Forecaster and Public Safety Director. Duty forecasters work with the Snow Safety and Ski Patrol teams to direct mentoring and optimize Snow Safety training for the Public Safety team.

This job might be right for you if you think you would really enjoy:

The primary responsibility of this role is to maintain all terrain within the Ski Area boundary in a safe manner and to provide comprehensive avalanche control when required. Duty Forecasters will work with and direct technicians and other Public Safety staff to open avalanche terrain in a timely fashion, complete daily duties pertaining to safety, and provide a safe and friendly environment for all guests.

Lead team meetings for the daily avalanche hazard forecast and oversee the daily avalanche control operations.

Oversee daily avalanche control operations.

Lead avalanche control routes to mitigate avalanche hazard in the resort.

Complete a resort wide terrain run list to define daily conditions for entering avalanche terrain in the resort.

Collect pertinent data including weather, snowpack, and avalanche observations.

Maintain and establish appropriate signage and closures to prevent access to closed Avalanche terrain.

Mitigate risk through daily risk assessments, control measures, and accident investigations.

Provide first aid and participate in lift evacuations, and other Ski Patrol tasks.

Maintain a cheerful and courteous relationship with the skiing public.

Administrative and Reporting Responsibilities

Timely completion of documentation of avalanche data: weather, snowpack and avalanche observations and explosives use.

Maintain magazine inventories and complete daily magazine checks.

Assist with inventory and maintenance of all equipment that pertains to the avalanche control program.

Timely and accurate reporting of all incidents and deficiencies to appropriate departments/personnel.

Collaborate with and assist the Public Safety Director, Mountain Operations Manager, and other department supervisors.

Other duties may be requested and assigned from time to time.

And you have:
5+ years ski industry experience – Snow Safety, Ski Patrol, Mechanized Ski Operations

Canadian Avalanche Association Operations Level 2.

Canadian Avalanche Association Professional or Active Member (desired).

Alberta Avalanche Control Blaster’s Permit (desired).

InfoEx Contributor and/or Moderator experience.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Ability to safely navigate complex avalanche terrain in poor weather conditions.

Advanced Wilderness First Aid/EMR/90 hour

Valid Alberta Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.

Neat, alert, punctual and dependable, acting as a leader and mentor.

Excellent customer service skills, especially in high stress environments.

Effectively provide training, support, and assistance to colleagues across all departments.

Maintain professional conduct when knowingly acting as a company representative, on or off-duty.

Reliability to work in a confidential capacity.

Prepared to work flexible schedules: weekends, holidays, nights, extended hours.

Can’t wait to get started? Great, because we can’t wait to hear from you! Apply online at SkiBanff.com/jobs/ and tell us why you’re the next awesome member of our team. Remember, we’re looking for people who will wow our guests, so start now and wow us.

Other details

Pay Type Hourly

Employment Indicator Seasonal

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