Experienced Heli Ski Guide

2 weeks ago

Whistler, Canada Vail Resorts Full time

Job Summary:Safety and Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Heli Ski Guide team is no exception to ensuring this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for leading guests in the remote back country terrain of the Whistler Heli Skiing tenure, Guides are certified professionals focused on safe operations with a preventative mindset. Job Specifications:  Starting Wage: $21.84/hr - $26.57/hr Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026 Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age Housing Availability: No Job Responsibilities:  Meets and greets our guests in a friendly and professional manner  Conducts training for our guests to industry standards: transceiver orientation;  Helicopter orientation; field procedures.  Drives passengers to various locations in commercial vans and buses.  Delivers a backcountry skiing product  Guides clients away from mountain and helicopter hazards.  While client expectations can’t always be met, ensure that client’s experiences are satisfying.  Insures guiding is considerate to other groups to maintain a good pace during the day.  Maintains a state of readiness to respond to field emergencies.  Analyses the snowpack for instabilities and gathers and shares field observations.  Coordinates lunch for our clients. Participates in mid-day meetings.  Records and communicates extra runs skied  Communicates customer service issues with the store staff when required.  Attends company meetings as required  Lead Guiding Responsibilities (when qualified):  Briefs other guides and pilots with the days plan.  Insures helicopter has all rescue equipment aboard  Participates in go-no-go decisions at meetings and field area selection.  Monitors and coordinates all groups in the field.  Uses the helicopter efficiently respecting company standards  Completes company and industry field documentation daily.  Job Qualifications:  Excellent powder skiing ability  Lead guides - CSGA Level 3, ACMG Ski Guide or IFMGA Mountain Guide with over 75 days guiding under mentorship.  Assistant Guide – CSGA Level 2 or ACMG Apprentice , CSGA Level 1 Meet’s CPD requirements as per guiding certification  80 hour first aid certification  AED Certification  Proof of clear criminal record check  Current BC Class 4 DL recommended. Clean driving record. In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.  We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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