Avalanche Risk Manager

3 days ago

Nelson, Canada WhiteWater Ski Resort Full time
Avalanche Forecaster Job Summary

As an Avalanche Forecaster at WhiteWater Ski Resort, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety of our guests and staff by monitoring weather and snowpack conditions to create a hazard assessment and implement appropriate avalanche risk management decisions resort-wide.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide daily avalanche hazard assessments and forecasts to inform terrain management decisions.
  • Oversee avalanche control programs resort-wide, ensuring that terrain with elevated risk is closed to the public.
  • Develop and implement training programs for staff on avalanche safety and risk management.
  • Communicate avalanche hazards to staff and guests through various channels, including social media updates and public bulletins.
  • Participate in search and rescue operations, including leading incident command structures during avalanche or backcountry incidents.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely weather observations and snowpack data.
  • Administer first aid to injured guests and staff, and transport injured skiers from the mountain to the First Aid room.
  • Investigate accidents and near-misses, and report findings to the program manager.
Requirements:
  • NUEC Level 3 First Aid with advanced protocols or equivalent.
  • Avalanche Operations Level 2 from the Canadian Avalanche Association.
  • Work Safe BC Blasting Certificate for Avalanche Control with Hand Charging endorsement.
  • Canadian Avalanche Association Avalanche Professional membership.
  • Minimum three years of avalanche forecasting and explosive control experience.
  • Class 5 British Columbia Driver's License.
What We Offer:

As a valued member of our team, you will receive a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

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