Job Information

Job Title: Ski Patrol Supervisor

Job Requisition ID: 86044

Ministry: Forestry and Parks

Location: Cypress Hills – Hidden Valley Ski Hill, Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Full or Part-Time: Full time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Classification: Natural Resources 4

Salary: $26.70 to $33.79 per hour

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates are selected

Wage and Benefits

11.6% in lieu of benefits and vacation leave

• 5.6% of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays

• 6% of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay

Shift premium pay:

$3.25 per hour for weekends and holidays

$2.75 per hour for evenings

Role Responsibilities

Supervise day‑to‑day operations of the ski patrol team, overseeing all facets of guest service, guest safety, mountain safety, medical care, on‑hill maintenance, and chair lift guest evacuation.

Ensure adequate and appropriate daily scheduling of staff and communicate assignments and expectations.

Track training performance and certifications, provide coaching and feedback, and conduct documented mid‑ and end‑of‑season reviews.

Demonstrate effective supervisory skills in motivation, training, and performance reviews.

Facilitate and coordinate with other departments on daily opening and operations of the resort, addressing weather‑related impacts on ski school, food service, lifts, etc.

Assume a leadership role in major incidents such as accidents, lift issues, special events, guest confrontations, or missing skier searches.

Oversee ski hill maintenance issues, including closures, slope and trail conditions, protective padding, and general appearance of the ski area.

Work outdoors in variable winter weather conditions and cold temperatures,



requiring strong physical stamina and the ability to lift at least 25 kg.

Competencies

Agility : Anticipate, assess, and adapt to changing priorities; maintain resilience in uncertainty.

Build Collaborative Environments : Lead and contribute to productive collaboration across teams.

Systems Thinking : Understand how work fits into a larger integrated environment; consider impacts on others.

Creative Problem‑Solving : Assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Develop Self and Others : Commit to learning and invest in the development of yourself and others.

Qualifications

Required

High School diploma plus at least one year of related experience, including supervisory and skiing related experience.

Advanced First Aid and Advanced CPR certification (maintained throughout employment).
• WHMIS 2015 Certificate.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License (or equivalent) with Driver’s Abstract, less than 6 demerits.

Additional Assets

Canadian Ski Patrol certification.

Demonstrated advanced skiing or snowboarding ability.

Ability to remain composed during high‑stress emergency incidents.

Physical fitness; able to lift 25 kg.

Knowledge of ski hill operations and facility management.

Experience operating a snowmobile.

Knowledge of Hidden Valley Ski Resort and its facilities/services.

Proficiency with computer applications and administrative duties.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Terms of Employment

36.25‑hour weekly shifts.

Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Shifts may start in November 2026 and continue until April 2027, pending operational needs.

Low‑cost housing options available for rent in Elkwater.

Reliable transportation to and from the ski resort is required.

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📌 Ski Patrol Supervisor (Alberta)
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