Nordic Ski Patrol

**Whistler Olympic Park** is a world-class destination for outdoor recreation activities & Nordic sports, located just south of Whistler in the stunning Callaghan Valley. Established for the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games, the Park’s incredible facilities are now enjoyed by both high-performance athletes and recreational guests alike.

**Nordic Ski Patrol** is responsible for delivering timely and professional first aid response to guests, athletes and colleagues in the dynamic cross-country ski environment at Whistler Olympic Park.

Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining trail conditions, promoting guest safety, and providing exceptional service while supporting daily operational duties.

**Winter season 2025/2026 commences November 2025 to April 2026**

**Ask about affordable staff accommodation in our new facility for full time role**

**Responsibilities**
- Work under the direction of the Supervisor, Patrol and/or the Lead, Nordic Ski Patrol and with other Pro and Volunteer Patrollers
- Provide first aid to guests, athletes, and colleagues while adhering to safe operating procedures and protocols
- Ensure guest safety at WOP
- Maintain all records of 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
- Assist with colleague and volunteer training
- Operate all equipment in a safe and responsible manner while adhering to operating procedures and protocol
- 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
- Participate regular simulated emergency scenarios to maintain and enhance first aid and CPR proficiency
- Carry out Whistler Sport Legacies’ AIM philosophy: All Interactions Matter
- Assist the team with other duties as assigned or required

**Position RequirementsEducation/Experience**
- 1-3 years of experience as a pro patroller
- Advanced First Aid Certificate (80 hours) or equivalent with WorkSafeBC Endorsement
- 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 Class 5 BC Driver’s License and abstract required

**Skills**
- Ability to:

- interact effectively with the general public, volunteers, sport groups and organizations
- communicate effectively
- assess risks and ensure a safe environment for guests and colleagues
- think quickly and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations
- work alone as well as with a team
- Proven first aid and response skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills required
- 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
- Passion for exceptional customer service is essential

**Physical Requirements**
- Reliable winter transportation (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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $24.50-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 40 per week

Work Location: In person