Ski Patrol - Winter 24/25

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.

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)

At present some of our Winter Employee Perks include:

• LLSR lift pass (valued at approx. $1,500)

• 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 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

• Employee discounts at Lake Louise Ski Area Daycare, eligibility criteria apply