Ski Patrol

Location: Cypress Hills - Hidden Valley, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information

- Job Title: Ski Patrol

- Job Requisition ID: 73391

- Ministry: Forestry and Parks

- Location: Cypress Hills – Hidden Valley Ski Hill

- Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

- Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

- Permanent/Temporary: Wage Seasonal Positions

- Scope: Open Competition

- Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates selected

- Classification: Natural Resources 3

- Salary: $23.63 to $29.10 per hour

Wage Benefits

In addition to regular wages, regular Wage employees receive 11.2% in lieu of benefits and vacation leave:

- 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays.

- 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.

In addition to the regular wages and the additional pay in lieu of benefits and vacation, regular wage employees are entitled to shift premium pay:

- $3.25 per hour for weekends and holidays

- $2.75 per hour for evenings

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, visit https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

Provincial Parks are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta’s parks inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations. For more information on Park locations visit https://albertaparks.ca/

Hidden Valley Ski Resort is located in Cypress Hills Provincial Park (also known as Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park). The Park spans the Southeast corner of Alberta and the Southwest corner of Saskatchewan. The unique landscape of the area contrasts the surrounding prairie landscapes, making it an exciting destination for winter recreation opportunities.

The Ski Resort is located on the Alberta side of the park, 10 minutes from the town site of Elkwater, AB and 40 min from Medicine Hat, AB. For more information about Hidden Valley Ski Resort, visit https://albertaparks.ca/hiddenvalley .

Ski Patrol Duties

- On-hill public safety and first aid response in emergency health and safety situations.

- Assessing condition of injured parties; administering first aid treatment and transitioning to emergency personnel if required.

- Assisting with emergency lift evacuation.

- Clearly communicating with other ski hill departments and key emergency contacts.

- Ensuring accurate reporting of all first aid and emergency incidents and submitting necessary documentation.

- Advising on run closures and ensuring appropriate signage is in place.

This position primarily works outdoors in variable winter weather conditions and cold temperatures and requires you have great physical stamina. Working across departments may be required to fulfil operation needs.

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Competencies

Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Systems Thinking: Understands how the work done is part of a larger integrated environment. Looks beyond own area and considers how own work impacts the work and success of others.

Creative Problem-Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Develop Self and Others: A commitment to learning and the desire to invest in the development of the capability of yourself and others.

Qualifications

Required:

- High School diploma plus some related ski hill experience (i.e. up to 12 months).

In addition, you will need to provide prior to employment:

- Advanced First Aid and Advanced CPR Certification.

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent and Driver’s Abstract, less than 6 demerits.

Additional Assets to be successful in this role:

- Canadian Ski Patrol certification is an advantage.

- Approximately 12 months related experience.

- Demonstrated advanced skiing or snowboarding ability.

- Ability to maintain composure during high-stress emergency incidents.

- Physically fit as this is a physically demanding position; must be able to lift 25kg.

- Experience operating a snowmobile.

- Knowledge of park facilities/services, especially Hidden Valley Ski Resort.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards .

Shift Information:

- Shifts are based on 36.25 hours weekly.

- Candidates must be willing to work weekends and holidays, varying start dates from Late November 2025, until March 31, 2026, pending end of ski season and operational needs.

- Multiple positions are available.

- Various low-cost accommodations are available for rent in Elkwater.

- There is no public transportation to the Ski Resort, you must have reliable transportation to and from work. The Ski Resort is located about 10 minutes from Elkwater and about 40 minutes from Medicine Hat.

Any costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Resume Instructions

For Employment Experience:
Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time)
E.g.: Administrator, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8 hour shifts/week)

For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program
Please specify the year you graduated
E.g.: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html) .

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Alba Ngjelo at Alba.Ngjelo@gov.ab.ca .

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