Lead, Nordic Ski Patrol

Whistler Olympic Park is a world-class destination for outdoor recreation activities & Nordic sports, located just south of Whistler in the stunning Callaghan Valley. Established for the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games, the Park’s incredible facilities are now enjoyed by both high-performance athletes and recreational guests alike.

Lead, Nordic Ski Patrol ensures the safety of all users of Whistler Olympic Park (WOP) and responds to all first aid requirements in a professional and timely manner.  

Seasonal Casual, Part Time or Full Time role requires the flexibility to work weekends and nights

Wage:  $25.50 - $28.00 per hour dependent on experience

Winter season 2025/2026 commences November 2025 to April 2026

Ask about affordable staff accommodation in our new facility for full time role

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisor, Patrol with scheduling, training, and communications with all Patrol department colleagues as well as Volunteer Ambassadors, Nordic Ski Patrol
• Lead the Patrol Department ensuring daily duties and tasks are completed
• Provide first aid to public, athletes, and colleagues
• Ensure public safety at WOP
• Maintain records of all weather, accidents, occurrences, and actions
• Maintain signage and fencing
• Build and maintain Snowshoe trails
• Adhere to WorkSafeBC, Technical Safety BC and applicable governing agency’s safety regulations
• Operate all equipment in a safe and responsible manner while adhering to operating procedures and protocols
• Liaise with Guest Service department ensuring trail conditions and other information relating to the customer experience is communicated
• Interact with volunteers to ensure their inclusion in department team
• Carry out Whistler Sport Legacies’ AIM philosophy: All Interactions Matter
• Assist the team with other duties as assigned or required

Education/Experience

• 1-3 years of experience as a pro patroller
• First Aid OFA Level 3 required
• Experience operating snowmobiles preferred
• Knowledge of radio protocol preferred
• Avalanche Skills Training Level 1, Operations Level 1 preferred
• High ropes certification or experience with ropes an asset
• Satisfactory criminal record check is mandatory prior to commencement of employment
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License and abstract required

Skills

• Ability to interact effectively with the general public, volunteers, sport groups and organizations
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, team environment
• Keen and can-do attitude
• Flexible and adaptable to work efficiently in variety of settings and to work weekends and evenings
• Handy-man skills an asset
• Self-directed entrepreneurial spirit is essential
• Willingness to assist other team members (perhaps outside the department) as needed and requested
• Exceptional customer service is essential

Physical Requirements 

• Reliable winter transportation as WOP is not serviced by transit
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather winter conditions performing physically demanding tasks
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to regularly lift 50lbs