Whistler, BC, Canada
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Job Benefits
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
Job Specifications:
Expected Pay Range: $26.00 - $42.14 / hour
Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time and Part Time
Skill Level: Advanced
Job Responsibilities:
Meets and greets our guests in a friendly and professional manner
Conducts training for our guests to industry standards: transceiver orientation;
Helicopter orientation; field procedures.
Drives passengers to various locations in commercial vans and buses.
Delivers a backcountry skiing product
Guides clients away from mountain and helicopter hazards.
While client expectations can’t always be met, ensure that client’s experiences are satisfying.
Insures guiding is considerate to other groups to maintain a good pace during the day.
Maintains a state of readiness to respond to field emergencies.
Analyses the snowpack for instabilities and gathers and shares field observations.
Coordinates lunch for our clients. Participates in mid-day meetings.
Records and communicates extra runs skied
Communicates customer service issues with the store staff when required.
Attends company meetings as required
Lead Guiding Responsibilities (when qualified):
Briefs other guides and pilots with the days plan.
Insures helicopter has all rescue equipment aboard
Participates in go-no-go decisions at meetings and field area selection.
Monitors and coordinates all groups in the field.
Uses the helicopter efficiently respecting company standards
Completes company and industry field documentation daily.
Job Qualifications:
Excellent powder skiing ability
Lead guides - CSGA Level 3, ACMG Ski Guide or IFMGA Mountain Guide with over 75 days guiding under mentorship.
Assistant Guide – CSGA Level 2 or ACMG Apprentice
Meet’s CPD requirements as per guiding certification
80 hour first aid certification
AED Certification
Proof of clear criminal record check
Current BC Class 4 DL recommended. Clean driving record.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 496432
Reference Date: 07/12/2023
Job Code Function: Heli Ski