Heli-Ski Guide

As a certified Ski or Mountain Guide, you will be responsible for guiding clients through the mountains while managing hazards and risk for CMH, our guests, and our staff. You will also be responsible for assisting with the supervision, training, and mentoring of our Apprentice Ski Guides.

Requirements

• Manage conduct in the mountains for yourself and all people entrusted to your care in a manner that minimizes risk while maximizing the guest experience
• Clear ability to exercise sound risk management skills with safe decision making
• Be respectful, friendly, and courteous interacting with all guests
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills involved with guiding, aviation, management, and all CMH staff
• Assist with the supervising, training, and mentoring of Apprentice Ski Guides
• Develop interpersonal and language skills to communicate effectively with guests and other guides
• Be physically fit and mentally well prepared to be able to effectively perform the duties of a guide
• Come prepared for meetings to provide knowledgeable, appropriate, and focused feedback to help the guiding team analyze and effectively manage hazards and risk
• Provide coaching to staff and guests, as needed
• Maintain, and where possible, upgrade your certifications with the professional associations and agencies relevant to the trade
• Supply personal gear and mountain equipment as needed
• Maintain equipment as necessary to ensure functionality
• Treat equipment issued to you with due care and return when requested

Benefits

• Roundtrip airfare may be provided for full-time, seasonal employees (if coming from an unreasonable driving distance away)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
• Medical & Dental benefits included following the 160-day waiting period (actual days worked)
• Group Savings Plan access following the 160-day waiting period (actual days worked)
• Employer paid training in key areas of the role
• First aid course reimbursement for employees that meet our seasonal commitment requirement
• Food and accommodation provided while on work shifts