Canadian Para-Alpine Ski Team Guide Required
The Canadian Para-Alpine Ski Team is currently looking for a guide for current Para Alpine Ski

Team to start July 2026. Someone with FIS racing experience is mandatory, and he/she must

still be confident racing all disciplines. A guide acts as eyes for the athlete, so the

communication and team commitment between the athlete and guide are crucial to success.

As a full member of the National Ski Team, you will get to race and train in venues in North

America, Europe, Asia and the southern hemisphere. Travel expenses are covered and the

athlete would also be eligible to receive monthly funding under the Sport Canada Athlete

Assistance Program. We are looking for someone who will be able to commit for four World

Cup seasons (2026 – 2030).

If this team experience is of interest to you or anyone you know, please contact CPAST World

Cup Coach Frédéric Deslongchamps at [email protected]

Job Description

Job Title Guide, Visually Impaired skiing - CPAST

Reports to Visually Impaired athlete and CPAST Head Coach

Job purpose

As part of its High Performance Program, CPAST is seeking a guide to support a World Cup

athlete. This role is central to a performance pathway aimed at sustaining athlete development

toward podium results at World Cup events, World Championships, and the Paralympic Games.

The guide acts as a direct performance partner to the athlete, contributing to technical,



tactical,

and strategic execution in both training and competition environments, where communication

and mutual trust are critical.

Duties and responsibilities

- Deliver world-class guiding across all disciplines (SL, GS, SG, DH) on the World Cup

circuit
- Provide real-time, structured, and perfectly synchronized communication at high speed

- Actively contribute to performance analysis, course inspection, and race strategy

development
- Work closely with coaches and the integrated support team

- Maintain physical, technical, and mental standards consistent with elite-level sport

- Contribute to a high-performance workplace that is demanding, professional, and safe

Qualifications/Experience

- Must be Canadian Citizen with valid passport

- Proven background in high-level alpine skiing

- Participation in the Nor-Am circuit (minimum requirement); World Cup experience is an

asset
- Performance level: 60 FIS points in Slalom (SL) and Giant Slalom (GS)

- Proficiency in speed disciplines (Super-G required, Downhill strongly recommended)

- Fluent in English

- Excellent communication skills, timing, and decision-making ability

- Full availability for training camps, competitions, and international travel

Working conditions

- Full Time position with constant travel required year round

- Significant time working outdoors in winter conditions

📌 Guide, Visually Impaired skiing - CPAST (Calgary)
🏢 Canada Alpin
📍 Calgary