Ski Patroller – In training Reports To: Ski Patrol Supervisor & Assistant Ski Patrol Supervisor Position Overview This is a ski patroller who is training and working toward all of the performance requirements and certifications of a Ski Patroller- Grade 1. These staff members are in the first 90 calendar days of work. This probationary period may be extended past 90 days if performance requirements are not met. The primary goal of these employees is to learn and demonstrate all the tasks and skills required to function as an independent ski patroller and be promoted to a ski patroller – Grade 1. The incumbent should expect to be working outside in any, all and sometimes adverse/extreme weather conditions. This is a full-time seasonal role within the Safety Operations Department. This position has a compressed schedule/two-week rotating cycle: Nine (9) hours per day (operating season), eight (8) hours per day (non-operating season). Alberta Employment Standards regarding probationary periods apply. Job duties/ Responsibilities: Work in a safe and efficient manner as a member of the Safety Operations team Learn demonstrate the expected tasks and skills required to function as an independent ski patroller Learn the skills and demonstrate that you can provide on-hill rescue and first aid. Learn the skills and demonstrate that you can be a Team Member during lift evacuation(s) Learn and demonstrate basic AvSar skills to act as a Team Member during avalanche rescue Learn about and skillfully and consistently Identify and mitigate hazards on hill Perform trail maintenance, as required Identify and address safety concerns pertaining to staff and guests. Ensure supervisors are made aware of residual risks of concern Respect and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the “Corporate Policies”, “Employee Handbook” and “Safety Operations Training Manual”. Understand and adhere to Ski Marmot Basin’s “Harassment Policy” and the company’s “Privacy Policy”. Report any damage to vehicles to the Vehicle Maintenance supervisor. Other duties, as assigned by your supervisor All Marmot Basin employees will conduct themselves in compliance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation as it relates to their job Respect and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the Corporate Policies, Employee Handbook and other Training Manuals Requirements: 18 years of age or older Demonstrate that you meet all of the qualifications and performance requirements to become a Ski Patroller and be promoted to a Ski Patroller – Grade 1. Demonstrate familiarity with all sections of Marmot Basin’s Safety Operations Manual Successfully complete all proof of knowledge and assessments. Successfully complete the Marmot Basin First aid refresher Complete the primary survey skill assessment. Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply first aid treatment tools for patient care and packaging. Have at least three (3) supervised patient contacts. Deports themselves in a professional manner on accidents scenes and during patient interactions. Demonstrate knowledge of Marmot Basins first aid protocols/algorithms Complete the general and safety operations ski skills assessment. Complete the training and evaluation to use a rescue toboggan (10-23) Demonstrate an understanding of and be able to appropriately apply hazard marking, do run checks and fence line checks. Learn all eleven (11) basic sweeps Demonstrate proficiency with Marmot Basin radio protocol Demonstrate the basic skills associated with “Lift down procedures (10-30’s)” and manual chair lift evacuation Become familiar with area coverage, accident (10-22) response, as well as equipment & personnel movement Demonstrate familiarity with Avalanche Rescue Plan Demonstrate familiarity with transceiver, recco and other AvSar tool use. Can locate and probe 2 avalanche transceivers in under 5 minutes. Read and signed off on Marmot Basin’s Employee Handbook Read and signed off on the Safety Operations Work Hazard Assessment Maintain training checklist(s). Employees in this position are responsible for providing the following tools: Skis, simple sit harness, triple action locking carabiner, three antenna digital transceiver, avalanche probe, avalanche shovel, black ski pants as well as other sundry items. An annual equipment allowance is provided. It is very strongly recommended that safety operations staff preforming patient care have up to date inoculations against; Polio, Hepatitis A/B, Mumps/Rubella, Diphtheria tetanus, Varicella, Measles, Influenza (yearly), & COVID 19. Attributes: Professional deportment with excellent customer service skills: experience dealing with all on-hill patrons Demonstrated temperament and disposition for highly stressful situations, i.e. administering first aid, triage situations, with guests, and explosives Able to ski in all types of mountain terrain in varying conditions. Strong team member, able to take direction Trustworthy and capable of working unsupervised Recreational mountain pursuits, such as rock climbing, and ski touring, are considered assets. Qualifications: Strong skiing ability in all mountainous conditions Physically fit and able to ski with heavy loads (25+ kgs) 80 hour advanced First Aid course or higher accreditation. CPR current certification Avalanche Skills Training Course Level 1 (preferred) or other equivalent CAA accreditation Canadian Avalanche Association Industry Training Program level 1 (preferred) Have a vulnerable persons record check on file with Marmot Basin Human resources. Provided to the DPS a criminal record check on the first day of work and have an application into Natural resources Canada Explosives Regulatory Division to obtain a letter of approval. Rope training, snowmobile experience, practical first aid experience are all assets Alberta Class 5 Driver’s license or equivalent.