Position title: Avalanche Forecasting Team Member
Location: Red Mountain Resort, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada
Employment Status: Full time - Seasonal
Job Type: Union
Reports to: Avalanche Forecasting Coordinator, Patrol Director and Associate Patrol Director
Supervises: Avalanche Control Workers
Date of Posting: September 20, 2026.
Posting Closes: October 9, 2026.
JOB POSTING *Note* The position being offered requires working a schedule as determined by the operational needs of the team. In the event of a scheduling conflict, shifts will be assigned by the Patrol Director, with shift selection occurring in order of seniority.
Position Summary
As a member of the Avalanche Forecasting Team you will support all aspects of RED Mountain Resorts operational avalanche forecasting and mitigation program while also supporting Professional Patrol operations. Working alongside the Forecasting team you will collect weather and snowpack observations, conduct stability assessments, participate in operational forecasting and avalanche hazard mitigation and maintain documentation of all mentioned above. This position requires sound decision-making, excellent communication, and a commitment to mountain safety.
The Avalanche forecasting team member position will be scheduled for 10-hour days, 4 days per week during the operating season and 8-hour days, 5 days per week during the pre and post operating season.
Essential Duties:
- Participate in Patrol Forecasting Team daily duties, as they are assigned
- Conduct snowpack analysis in study plots and other selected areas
- Supervise avalanche control operation: develop daily control strategies, assign control teams and control routes
- Ensure Avalanche Safety Plan and Avalanche Control Procedures are current and relevant.
- Facilitate avalanche related training programs including regular refresher training.
- Ensure that all training certificates are up to date and valid
- Participate in and train for handling, transporting, preparing and deployment of explosives for the purpose of avalanche control
- Creation of a daily avalanche hazard forecast, Avalanche hazard analysis, info-ex report as well as other avalanche and weather related information
- Collecting weather observations, reporting and documentation as required.
- Maintain all signage, fencing and closures as required for the Snow Safety Program and RED’s signage requirements
- Deliver pre-season and ongoing training in avalanche search and rescue
- Deliver pre-season and ongoing training in avalanche control techniques and procedures and routes.
- Provide mentorship and serve as a Professional reference for developing and emerging avalanche professionals
- Document all training of staff in a log.
- Perform the daily Magazine check, cleaning and record keeping
- Keep current with any industry changes to explosives storage, transport and regulations
- Take a leadership role in providing a high standard of pre hospital care and transport for injured guests and employees
- Follow all Red Mountain Resort SOPs.
- Be available to work early mornings and extended hours.
- Support and encourage the adoption of new technologies and innovative practices within the company
Qualifications
- Canadian Avalanche Association Level 2 for Operations or working towards the certification
- CAA Active Member in Good Standing or working toward their membership
- NUEC3 with Advanced Protocols
- WSBC blasting ticket, current in Hand Charging and Safety Fuse Assemblies
- CAA Intro to Weather
- CAA Avalanche Search and Rescue Advanced Skills
- Computer skills knowledge and proficiency
- Current TDG certificate
Performance Measures:
- Positive attitude
- Independent thinking as to what the position may require
- Physically fit with good hygiene
- Provide a courteous attitude towards guests and coworkers.
- Demonstrate willingness to help out and to go beyond the routine duties of the position.
- Expert skier
- Excellent knowledge of local terrain
Only qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Wage rate: $26.52 per hour.
Closing date: October 9, 2026
