Avalanche Technician
About The Position
As an Avalanche Technician, you are an integral part of the Mountain Operations team; acting as a safety resource for all staff from all other departments and assisting where required in creating good safety culture at Grouse Mountain. Under direct supervision from the Patrol Supervisor and Patrol Manager, Avalanche Technicians assist in the day-to-day safety operations of the Snowshoe trails and surrounding areas. Part of your duties include daily weather observations and snowpack readings, data collection and reporting, avalanche forecasting and training, and other risk management initiatives.
Requirements
- ≥80 Hour first aid certification such as: Occupational First Aid Level 3, Outdoor Emergency Care, Non-Urban Emergency Care, BC Licensed EMR or PCP
- Canadian Avalanche Association Operations Level 1
- Expert ski touring (touring set up required) ability in all terrain and conditions
- Mountaineering, rock climbing and/or back country experience and skills
- Physically able to ski tour over 10km a shift
- Strong risk management skills
- Successful candidate must complete a criminal record check once offered the position; the check must be completed prior to start date if you are 19 years and older. Grouse Mountain will assist you with the process.
Nice To Haves
- Process towards CAA Operations Level 2
- CAA Intro to Weather
- CAAAvSAAR
- WorkSafe BC Avalanche Blasting Certificate
Responsibilities
- Completing daily weather observations
- Ensuring all weather data is being forwarded to the correct agencies
- Calibrating and maintaining weather-reading equipment such as Stevenson screens, show accumulation boards and snow depth poles
- Digging weekly snow puts and recording findings of snowpack tests
- Touring the Snowshoe Park daily to maintain trail markings and signage
- Providing weather observations to the Avalanche Forecaster
- Assisting the Avalanche forecaster issue daily weather forecasts
- Assisting in the training of patrol staff in avalanche control and avalanche rescue techniques
- Assisting Patrol crews with morning set and responding to first aid calls
- Avalanche control including ski cutting and the use of explosives
- Closing sweep of the Snowshoe Park
- Organizing Grouse’s role in the CAA’s, ‘Avalanche Awareness Days’
- Other duties as required
Benefits
- Free Seasonal Access Pass
- Discounts at the resort’s restaurants, retail, and rental outlets
- Referral Bonus Program
- Public Transit subsidies
- Free or discounted lift tickets at many other resorts (winter/summer)
- Access to free Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
- Northland Properties friends and family discounts program including hotels, restaurants and recreation
- Health Insurance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance plans (for full-time, year-round positions)
- RRSP matching after 6 months of service (for full-time, year-round positions)
- Free access pass for dependants (for full-time, year-round positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
