Lead, Nordic Patrol – Whistler Olympic Park

• Assist Supervisor, Patrol with scheduling, training, and communications with all Patrol department colleagues as well as Volunteer Ambassadors, Nordic Ski Patrol

• Lead the Patrol Department ensuring daily duties and tasks are completed

• Provide first aid to public, athletes, and colleagues

• Ensure public safety at WOP

• Maintain records of all weather, accidents, occurrences, and actions

• Maintain signage and fencing

• Build and maintain Snowshoe trails

• Adhere to WorkSafeBC, Technical Safety BC and applicable governing agency’s safety regulations

• Operate all equipment in a safe and responsible manner while adhering to operating procedures and protocols

• Liaise with Guest Service department ensuring trail conditions and other information relating to the customer experience is communicated

• Interact with volunteers to ensure their inclusion in department team

• Carry out Whistler Sport Legacies’ AIM philosophy: All Interactions Matter

• Assist the team with other duties as assigned or required

Position Requirements

• Education/Experience

• 1-3 years of experience as a pro patroller

• First Aid OFA Level 3 required

• Experience operating snowmobiles preferred

• Knowledge of radio protocol preferred

• Avalanche Skills Training Level 1, Operations Level 1 preferred

• High ropes certification or experience with ropes an asset

• Satisfactory criminal record check is mandatory prior to commencement of employment

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License and abstract required

Skills

• Ability to interact effectively with the general public, volunteers, sport groups and organizations

• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, team environment

• Keen and can-do attitude

• Flexible and adaptable to work efficiently in variety of settings and to work weekends and evenings

• Handy-man skills an asset

• Self-directed entrepreneurial spirit is essential

• Willingness to assist other team members (perhaps outside the department) as needed and requested

• Exceptional customer service is essential

Physical Requirements

• Reliable winter transportation as WOP is not serviced by transit

• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather winter conditions performing physically demanding tasks

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• Ability to regularly lift 50lbs

Salary/Wage

25.00/hr start wage

Other Perks/Benefits

Affordable accommodation for seasonal full time role Competitive wage Benefits package and perks including health & wellness options - see website for details

Accessible Employer: No

Open to International applicants with valid Canadian Work permits: Yes