Duty Avalanche Forecaster

• Lead team meetings for the daily snow safety operations.
• Lead avalanche control routes to mitigate hazards within the resort.
• Collect and maintain good records of pertinent data, including weather, snowpack, and avalanche observations.
• Establish and maintain appropriate boundaries, signage, and closures to control access to 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.
• Conduct training for the Ski Patrol in both pre-season and continuous/ongoing presentations.
• Develop and maintain a staff of Avalanche Technicians congruent with the Program Manager
• Maintain magazine inventories and complete daily magazine checks.
• Assist with inventory and maintenance of all equipment that pertains to the avalanche control program.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting of all incidents and deficiencies to the relevant departments and personnel.
• Collaborate with and assist the Snow Safety Program Manager, Lead Avalanche Forecasters, and Patrol Managers in achieving operational goals

• 5+ years of industry experience – Snow Safety, Ski Patrol, Mechanized Ski Operations
• Canadian Avalanche Association Operations Level 2
• Canadian Avalanche Association Professional Member (can be waived in certain circumstances)
• WorkSafe BC Blasting Certificate: Hand Charging.
• 80-hour first aid course – OFA 3, NUEC 3, Licensed EMR, PHEC

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Valid Driver’s License
• Neat, alert, punctual and dependable, acting as a leader and mentor to young professionals.
• Excellent customer service skills, especially in high-stress environments.
• 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.

Big White Ski Resort