Job Title: Risk & Safety Advisor

Seasonal Responsibility: Ski Patrol Supervisor

Reports to: Outdoor Operations Manager

Employment Status: Full-Time, Year Round

Start Date: Oct 2026

Job Title: Member & Guest Services Administrator (Front Desk)

Reports to: Front Desk Supervisor / Assistant General Manager

Schedule: Fall Season: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Winter Season: typically Wednesday to Sunday, 8am-4pm with some evenings; includes weekends, holidays, and peak periods

Starting Wage: $29 per hour

About Us:

Craigleith Ski Club is a private, member-run ski club located in the heart of the Blue Mountains. With a focus on excellence both on and off the slopes, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, warm hospitality, and a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere for our members and guests.

Position Summary The Risk & Safety Advisor coordinates Club-wide risk management, safety training, compliance monitoring, emergency preparedness and incident reporting. Working with managers and supervisors, the Advisor identifies hazards, recommends controls and maintains safety records.

During winter, the Advisor also serves as Ski Patrol Supervisor, leading the Patrol team and coordinating on-hill first aid and emergency response. Department managers remain accountable for safety in their operations; the Advisor provides guidance, monitoring and follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Training and Compliance

- Maintain a role-based training matrix covering required training, competency checks, certifications and renewal dates.
- Coordinate safety orientation and refresher training with department leaders for employees and volunteers.
- Arrange WHMIS, first aid/AED, emergency procedures, PPE and equipment safety training. Deliver training where qualified or engage external instructors.
- Track training completion and certification expiries with HR through UKG where appropriate; follow up on gaps with managers.
- Maintain a compliance calendar for inspections, drills, training renewals and safety program reviews.
- Monitor safety requirements and industry guidance; recommend updates and obtain specialist advice as needed.
- Coordinate JHSC meetings, inspection records and corrective action follow-up with Committee members.

Risk Management and Prevention

- Coordinate hazard profiles, departmental risk assessments and inspections; update them when operations or conditions change.




- Maintain the risk register and corrective action tracker; recommend controls and priorities, and follow up on completion.
- Support risk assessments for races, events, summer programs, playroom operations and other Club activities.
- Coordinate contractor safety orientation and records with the manager responsible for the work.
- Support safety audits and winter readiness reviews; escalate significant or unresolved risks to the Outdoor Operations Manager and General Manager.

Emergency Preparedness and Incident Management

- Maintain emergency plans with department leaders for medical response, evacuation, fire, severe weather, missing persons and communications.
- Coordinate emergency drills; document findings and follow up on improvements.
- Coordinate incident and near-miss reporting for employees, members and guests; maintain confidential records and evidence.
- Participate in investigations with managers and HR; identify contributing factors and recommend corrective actions.
- Analyze incident trends and prepare a post-season safety report with prevention recommendations.
- Provide incident documentation to HR and management for employee injury administration, insurance claims and required reporting.

Winter Ski Patrol Supervision

- Support Patrol recruitment and selection; coordinate onboarding, training and seasonal readiness.
- Schedule and deploy patrollers to maintain coverage and response capability.
- Supervise and coach patrollers, provide performance feedback and escalate concerns requiring management or HR involvement.
- Coordinate and participate in first aid, rescue and emergency response within approved protocols and individual qualifications; liaise with emergency services.
- Maintain Patrol equipment, first aid supplies and communications in a state of readiness.
- Coordinate daily mountain hazard checks and recommendations for trail restrictions or closures with Outdoor Operations.
- Coordinate lift evacuation planning, training and response with Outdoor Operations and qualified technical personnel.
- Conduct Patrol briefings,



incident debriefs and post-season reviews; promote safety awareness and professionalism.
- Oversee the placement and condition of on-hill safety signage, trail markers, boundary ropes and hazard indicators.
- Communicate mountain safety and operational safety information to members and guests.
- Coordinate spring Patrol close-out, summer safety reviews and training development, and fall winter readiness.
- Follow immediate hazard and stop-work procedures; promptly notify the responsible leader.

Qualifications

- Certification in Advanced First Aid, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), or equivalent required.
- Minimum 5 years of ski patrol experience; at least 2 years in a leadership role preferred.
- Strong knowledge of ski area operations, emergency response protocols and rescue techniques.
- Education in occupational health and safety, risk management, emergency management or a related field, or equivalent training and experience.
- Experience coordinating safety training, hazard assessments, workplace inspections and incident investigations.
- Working knowledge of Ontario workplace safety requirements and ski industry safety practices.
- Robust skiing or snowboarding skills and ability to perform required Patrol and rescue duties safely.
- Strong communication, training and coaching skills, with the ability to influence safety practices across departments.
- Strong organization, judgment and recordkeeping skills; discretion with confidential information.
- Recognized safety designation and safety instructor qualifications are assets.

Work Conditions

- Work in offices, lodges, maintenance areas and on the mountain, including outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Schedules include weekends, holidays and occasional early mornings or evenings.
- Balance winter Patrol supervision with Club-wide safety work through priorities and delegated coverage agreed with the Outdoor Operations Manager.
- Respond to emergencies and work with injured or distressed individuals and rescue equipment.

Physical Requirements Ability to ski or snowboard and move safely across snowy, icy and uneven terrain, stand for extended periods, and assist with patient handling and rescue equipment using approved techniques and team support. Maintain attention to safety during demanding tasks and emergency response, with reasonable accommodation where appropriate.

Direct Reports

- Ski Patrol team during the winter operating season.

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