Ski Patrol

Come work with us in Lake Louise. Live, Work, Play surrounded by awe-inspiring views

The Lake Louise Ski Resort is a world-class ski area nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We are a year-round operation, operating as a ski resort in the winter months and as a sightseeing gondola in the summer months.

Whether you want to work indoors or outdoors, no day will ever be the same. As an employee you can expect a great working environment, employee benefits, competitive wages and the experience of a lifetime.

At present some of our Winter Employee Perks include:

• LLSR lift pass (valued at approx. $1,600)
• Reciprocal discounts with other Ski Resorts
• Free group lessons and discounted private lessons through snow school
• Free LLSR recreational opportunities including tubing
• Free employee transportation from Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore
• Food and Beverage discounts at designated cafeterias and restaurants
• Friend and Family discounted day passes
• Retail, Rental and Repair discounts
• Staff rates at Skoki Backcountry Lodge
• Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate at designated cafeterias when you provide your own reusable mug
• Employee recognition programs
• Long Service Award programs
• Opportunity for educational growth and development
• Optional subsidized staff housing for eligible full-time employees
• Awesome Staff events, activities, and team building events throughout the season
• RRSP matching contribution depending on length of service
• Extended health care plan depending on length of service
• Year-round employees may be eligible for spousal and family passes

Job Description:

Reporting to the Patrol Supervisor & Mountain Operations Manager, the main responsibility of the Ski Patroller is to ensure the safety of our Guests and Staff within the Lake Louise Ski Area boundaries.

Job Responsibilities:

• Present and prepared for daily morning meeting
• Daily maintenance, setup, and removal of all signs and rope lines
• Hazard identification and mitigation prior to public access
• Promotion of skier safety and accident reduction through positive interactions with our Guests regarding safety and the "Your Responsibility Code" including policing of various runs and terrain
• Responding to emergencies and providing medical care to the sick and injured. This includes medical chart writing and accident documentation (good writing and documentation skills are essential).
• The transportation of patients down the mountain to the base area by toboggan or other means for medical treatment and/or arrangement of transport to a medical facility.
• Extrication of patients from compromising situations and places, including high angle rescue, and emergency chair lift evacuation in all weather conditions
• Assist in risk management/accident investigations
• Search and Rescue within the Ski Area boundaries
• Assist in avalanche control and snow stabilization.
• Snowmobile operations

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be in excellent physical condition and able to work in adverse weather conditions
• Follow all LLSR policies and procedures
• Complete other tasks as assigned
• A three-month probationary period applies
• A police background check, from your home country or province, will be required upon commencement of employment
• 80+ hour advanced first aid course certification minimum
• Advanced skiing ability
• Previous Patrol experience is an asset
• Reasonable knowledge of the Lake Louise Ski Area preferred
• Lift evacuation experience and knowledge preferred
• AST 1 or 2, or CAA-ITP Level 1 or equivalent preferred
• Mountaineering / backcountry travel experience preferred
• A positive attitude, pleasant personality, good ethical and communication skills, combined with the ability and willingness to enforce policies and procedures in a professional manner.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's license (or international equivalent); previous Winter driving experience; a driver's abstract and a claims experience letter from a previous insurer stating 3 years claims-free history (obtained before commencing)