Patroller - Winter 24/25

Duties and responsibilities include:

• First Aid - on-snow guest injuries and WorkSafeBC designated worker injuries
• Incident investigation
• Risk management
• Run maintenance
• Public relations
• Slope watch
• Opening and closing runs
• Snowmobile operations
• Search and rescue
• Lift evacuations
• Assisting with avalanche control and rescue

Required qualifications/skills:

• A valid and current first-aid ticket from an 80-hour first-aid course minimum. Examples of courses accepted include:
  • OFA 3
  • NUEC 3
  • EMR, PCP or higher license (license must be issued in BC)
  • Australian Ski Patrol Association Certification
  • New Zealand PHEC
  • If you are currently in the process of acquiring a valid first aid ticket inform us within your application and we will take it into consideration
• Advanced skiing or snowboarding ability
• Knowledge of Big White Ski Resort is considered an asset
• AST1, CAA1 or higher and WorkSafeBC Blasting Ticket are all considered assets

Application Checklist:

Within your application please ensure you attach the following:

• Resume PDF
• Cover Letter PDF
• First Aid Certificate/License (if applicable)
• Any other certifications deemed relevant

Required equipment:

• Helmet
• 2 full sets of skiing/snowboarding equipment (boots, bindings, ski/snowboard)
• Probe and shovel
• Smartphone

Patrol recruitment timeline:

Location:
Big White Ski Resort, British Columbia

Position duration:
Early-November to mid-April

Salary:
Training and starting wage - $20.50/hr

Equipment and first aid allowances will be provided as bonuses once a full season is completed

For information on the volunteer patrol please go to www.cspsoz.com.