Via Ferrata Guide Jobs in Golden, Canada at Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
Location: Golden
You will:
Monitor and report on route and weather conditions and advise on route closures.
Advise on repairs and assist with repairs or maintenance.
Ensure the safety of guests by giving effective, encouraging instruction through the Via Ferrata.
Act as first responder in emergency or health or safety situations and request additional resources.
Liaise in emergency situations, communicating with key contacts until situation is resolved.
Assess condition of injured parties; administer first aid treatment, guest extrication and transition to emergency personnel if required.
Participate or lead in rope or helicopter evacuation of injured/sick guests
Participate or lead in gondola and lift evacuation.
Assist the Bike Park as required with risk management and incident response.
You:
Have a current certification in an 80-hour First Aid program, preferably NUOFA3and PEAK advanced protocols.
Have SPRAT level 1 or higher certification – an asset.
Have the ability to communicate effectively and multi-task under stress or time pressure.
Are a high school graduate; completion of post-secondary education – an asset.
Have previous experience in a safety, patrol, ropes rescue, or related outdoors role.
Are comfortable accessing vertical rock environments.
Are familiar with Kicking Horse Mountain Resort summer operations.
Have previous organized rope rescue training – an asset
Have knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
Are familiar with the Incident Command System.
Have Class D fixed line rescue experience – an asset.
Have previous guiding experience – an asset.
Have previous trail building experience – an asset.
Are physically able to ride your bike down some of the trails at KHMR.
Working Conditions
Extended periods of exposure to extreme weather conditions on resort (cold, wind, snow, sun, altitude).
Must be calm in high pressure situations.
Must have physical strength and stamina to negotiate varied and difficult terrain while climbing/scrambling/hiking.
Must have physical strength and stamina to engage in search and rescue activities, including navigating on foot through rough terrain and extreme conditions with rescue gear.
Flexible shifts, including weekends, of up to ten hours required.
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive wage: $22.89 – 29.13/hour, dependent on experience
Mountain access perks:
Staff receive a Kicking Horse Mountain Resort pass with full mountain access, plus reciprocal resort tickets and discounted friends & family tickets for full-time staff.
Staff discounts:
Enjoy savings on food & beverage, rentals, retail items and hotel accommodation.
Employee Events & Recognition:
Participate in fun, year-round staff events and be recognized through our employee awards program
Join a fun and passionate team to share
Title: Via Ferrata Guide
Company: Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
Location: Golden, Canada
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