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Ski Patrol Supervisor

Marmot Basin
Jasper, AB

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Job details

Seasonal
9 days ago

Skills

CPR Certification
Class 5 Licence
Employee relations
First Aid Certification
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Title: Ski Patrol Supervisor

Reports To: Director of Public Safety

Position Overview

The Ski Patrol Supervisor (SPS) works as part of the Safety Operations supervisory team and the Safety Operations team. They responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the on-slope risk management program and ski patrol staff.

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

This position has a compressed schedule/two-week rotating cycle: they work a Ten and a half (10.5) hours per day (operating season) and eight (8) or ten (10) hours per day (non-operating season) depending on operational requirements. Alberta Employment Standards regarding probationary periods apply.

Job duties/ Responsibilities:

Overseeing the daily operations of the on-slope risk management program.
Lead or assist in emergency situations including but not limited to: avalanches, first aid, Multiple Casualty Injuries (MCI), rope rescues, lift evacuations, fire, spills, fatalities, animal attacks, explosions, etc., and create teaching and training resources for the above topics
Assist the DPS in managing staff, staff conflict, schedules, payroll, track staff training & certificates, staff performance management
Oversee ski skills evaluations for all new department employees to ensure they meet position requirements
Insure staff adherence to policies, procedures and guidelines
Oversee accident investigations and ensure their accuracy and completeness
Assist the DPS in managing and maintaining the safety operations budget
Assist with ordering of departmental supplies (purchasing, receiving).
Liaise with Canadian Ski Patrol leaders and personnel

Organize, and prioritizing staff training
Assist the Director of Public Safety in maintaining and presenting the Safety Operations Training Manual, Safety Operations procures/protocols, work hazard assessment and other documents as directed.
Instruction of staff regarding on-slope risk management topics including: Hazard identification and marking, Radio communication, Toboggan handling, and other topics as directed
Create teaching resources as well as provide instruction in the risk management of, and response to: Avalanches, First Aid, MCI, Rope Rescue, Chair lift evac, fire, spills, missing people, fatalities, animal attacks, explosions and other topics as directed

Provide on-hill rescue, first aid and triage: attend, treat and transport patient with or without assistance
On-slope risk management: identify and mitigate hazards on hill (run checks, hazard marking)
Act as a Team Member during avalanche control missions, including working as an assistant blaster or blaster
Act as the Operations Section Chief (OPS) during lift evacuations.
Act as Incident command (IC) during avalanche rescue and missing person response
Enforce the “Alpine responsibility code”, slow riding zones, area closures
Identify and address safety concerns pertaining to staff and guests. Ensure supervisor(s) are made aware of residual risks of concern
Operate snow mobiles
Work in a safe and efficient manner as a member of the Safety Operations team
Respect and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the “Corporate Policies”, “Employee Handbook” and “Safety Operations Training Manuals”
Understand and adhere to Ski Marmot Basin’s “Harassment Policy” and the company’s “Privacy Policy”.
Report all damage or problems with company vehicles to the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor
Other duties as assigned by your Supervisor.

All Marmot Basin employees will conduct themselves in compliance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation as it relates to their job
Respect and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the Corporate Policies, Employee Handbook and other Training Manuals

Requirements:

Successfully complete the Marmot Basin First Aid refresher, completed the advanced first aid skill training and is able to lead teams in the advanced first aid protocols.
Attended Marmot Basin’s annual explosives refresher
Know and can teach all sweeps (including Eagles Ridge East)
Daily set and advise patrol staff about on hill risk management issues and objectives
Teach and ensure staff understand all applicable sections of Marmot Basin’s Safety Operations manual, policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and First Aid algorithms
Lead the Accident investigation (AI) team. Ensure accuracy and completeness of AI’s. Turn completed AI’s over to mountain operations.
Train staff in the need for and how to complete AI’s
Demonstrate a high level of practical first aid experience; able to apply this experience to many situations and perform and lead patient treatment and extrication in all Marmot Basin terrain & teach these skills to others
Communicate the need to move staff and equipment around the mountain to provided affective area coverage and incident response
Insure readiness of first aid and other emergency response equipment
Teach and assess staff skill with rescue toboggan (10-23) and Akia
Teach and assess staff ability as a basic and intermediate snowmobile operator
Heightened level of understanding of the Avalanche rescue plan and companion rescue. Act as IC on Avalanche rescue scenario and or real life situation
Train staff in lift evacuation
Act as the ops chief during lift evacuation training scenarios real life situations
Deescalate tense situations, remove ski passes, escort guest from the premises. Assist or lead staff in the same
Schedule patrol staff and insure adequate staffing to meet operational objectives
Review and complete departmental time sheets
Liaise between staff and payroll over any concerns
Insure completeness of employee files
Complete early season, end of probation, mid-season and end of season staff evaluation and reviews. Record the same in digital and hard copy format.
Perform other staff performance management duties and disciplinary actions. Track and record the same
Start and pass on to HR all WCB paperwork
Accurately complete PO’s for ordering and complete them when receiving supplies
Work with other departments in a courteous and cooperative manner.
Read and signed off on Marmot Basin’s Employee Handbook
Read and signed off on the Safety Operations Work Hazard Assessment
Complete all regular currency training and Maintain training checklist(s).
Able to ski in all types of mountain terrain in varying conditions.
Have completed the Marmot Basin and Safety Operations ski skill assessment with most criteria marked as above standard and have a copy on file.
Employees in this position are responsible for providing the following tools: Skis, touring bindings, skins, a head lamp, simple sit harness, triple action locking carabiner, three antenna digital transceiver, avalanche probe, avalanche shovel, black ski pants as well as other sundry items. An annual equipment allowance is provided.
It is very strongly recommended that safety operations staff performing patient care have up to date inoculations against; Polio, Hepatitis A/B, Mumps/Rubella, Diphtheria tetanus, Varicella, Measles, Influenza (yearly), & COVID 19.

Attributes:

Strong team member able to take direction
Motivated and observant; able to perceive needed tasks and complete them without direction
Self-aware; able to identify strengths and gaps in own abilities and training to use taught skillsand previous experience to problem solve
Trustworthy and capable of working unsupervised
Recreational mountain pursuits, such as hiking, rock climbing, and ski touring, are essential.

Qualifications:

Exceeds all performance requirements of a grade 3 ski patroller
Three seasons work in Safety Operations at Marmot Basin.
Demonstrated strong skiing ability in all mountain and snow conditions in “Advanced/Most difficult” and “Expert/Extreme” terrain
Physically fit and able to ski with heavy loads (25+ kg). Has proven physical ability to perform all ski patroller tasks
80 hour advanced First Aid course or higher & Advanced first aid protocol training & Current CPR certification.
Primary care paramedic or advanced care paramedic (preferred) with Alberta College of Paramedics accreditation
Training Facilitator or First aid Instructor.
Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) Industry training Program (ITP) level 1
CAA ITP level 2 (preferred)
CAA ITP Avalanche Search and Rescue course (AvSar)
CAA ITP Basic Weather Course (preferred)
Selkirk College Ski Hill Risk Management course (preferred)
Incident Command System (ICS) 200
Alberta non mining blasting ticket (preferred)
Act as a control route leader as defined by the avalanche safety plan (preferred)
Strong communication, team leadership, employee relations and conflict resolution skills. Experience in managing, organizing and communicating with staff
Advanced snowmobile operator
Have a Natural Resources Canada Explosive Regulatory Division letter of approval or other approved documentation on file to handle high powered explosives
Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Person Record Check on file with Human Resources (resubmitted annually)
Completion of basic fall arrest training
Rope rescue training/certification (preferred)
Alberta Class 5 Driver’s license or equivalent.

Job Details

Job Family

Safety

Pay Type

Hourly

Employment Indicator

Seasonal

Job Start Date

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Job End Date

Monday, May 10, 2027

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