Via Ferrata Guide

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