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 Team-oriented 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 (Elkwater)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Elkwater