Overview

Castle Mountain Resort is currently looking for applicants to fill entry level (P1) positions for the 2026-2027 winter season. Castle is a community resort with a big mountain feel. Our Ski Patrol provides an unmatched opportunity to train and prepare for future careers in the avalanche industry. Come be part of our small team!

What We Offer You

- Exposure and involvement in all aspects of the Mountain Safety department
- Mentorship in the snow safety industry
- Room for advancement
- Paid training in mid-November
- Pro purchase opportunities
- Flexible scheduling for avalanche and guiding courses
- Equipment allowance
- Season pass with access to reciprocals and Family passes
- We are on a 5 on-2 off, 4 on-3 off schedule and a 9-hour work day. Overtime is paid for work outside of this.

Responsibilities

- Providing on-hill rescue and first aid
- Acting as a Team Member during avalanche control
- Acting as a Team Member during lift evacuations
- Acting as a Team Member during avalanche rescue
- Identifying and mitigating hazards on hill
- Install and maintain signage and rope lines
- Collecting weather and snowpack data
- Performing trail maintenance, as required
- Other duties, as required

Qualifications

- CAA Avalanche Search and Rescue Level 1
- CAA Avalanche Operations Level 1 is preferred
- An advanced level first aid ticket (70+ hours; Industry, Pre-hospital, or Wilderness). PEAK NUEC 3 is preferred.
- A valid CPR-HCP level
- Strong skiing ability and capable of skiing up slopes in icy conditions
- Physically fit and able to ski with heavy loads (15+ kgs)
- Comfortable working in challenging weather and big mountain conditions
- Strong team member able to take direction
- Trustworthy and capable of working unsupervised
- Professional, with a high value on customer service
- PEAK NUEC 3 first aid certification
- Recreational mountain pursuits, such as rock climbing, and ski touring, are considered assets
- Rope handling skills are considered an asset





Pro Pricing is available, but all successful candidates will be expected to provide their own:

- Shovel, probe, and 3-antenna digital beacon
- Lightweight harness (or webbing), locking carabiner, and 30m 7mm rap cord
- Snow study kit
- Skis, poles, boots
- Helmet and goggles
- Alpine touring or telemark gear, is an asset, but not required

Castle Mountain’s Mountain Safety Department provides:

- Helly Hansen patrol jackets
- Helly Hansen patrol pants
- Backpacks

Work Location:

Castle Mountain Resort, end of Highway 774, MD of Pincher Creek Alberta. This is a remote location. Staff accommodation is available for full time, seasonal staff.

Period of Employment:

Start date is mid-November 2026 with an end date in early April 2027. Please note this is a full-time, seasonal position. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview in mid-August.

Employment Level

Full-time

Work Conditions

- Outdoor work in extreme weather conditions
- Skiing steep terrain in all snow conditions
- Skiing with backpacks up to 30-40lbs
- Lifting objects up to 50lbs

Eligibility Statement

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Equity Statement

Castle Mountain Resort is committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices. We believe in providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

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📌 Professional Ski Patrol - Level 1 (Canada)
🏢 Castle Mountain Resort
📍 Canada