She Shreds Mountain Adventures will be hiring a part time lead snowmobile guide for the 2024/2025 season and we are looking to hire and start training this 2024 winter!
Start Date: Immediately or as soon as mutually convenient
Location: Between Castlegar and Nelson BC (opportunities may arise for you to come to our travelling clinics to Golden BC, Valemount BC, Halcyon Hot Springs, Revelstoke BC and Pemberton BC)
Remuneration: Daily Wage – To be determined based on qualifications & experience of the successful applicant. We pay above industry standards FYI.
Our hiring process:
1- You find or get sent this job ad
2- You read the ad
3- It piques your interest and you decide to pursue an application
4- You send us your resume, cover letter & certifications
5- You get a reply from us telling you have either met the requirements and we would like you to come in for an interview OR you do not meet the requirements, better luck next time.
6- You come in to meet the team, we chat about the job at hand, what is expected from you, the pay, the benefits, the risks, etc.
7- Once we have interviewed everyone, you get a reply if you got the job or not
8- Got the job?! You come in for training a couple of days this season and see if the position fits your expectations
9- You’re hired for the 2024/2025 season if all goes well during training!
Job requirements:
Minimum Canadian Avalanche Association operations level 1 although position will be given to someone with CAA level 2 over level 1
Minimum 80 hour non-urban first aid responder with CPR
Canadian Motorized Backcountry Guides Association Assistant Guide Level 2 or Lead Guide Level 3 is an asset
Able to follow an Avalanche Operations Plan & Emergency Response Plan
Your own snowmobile
Proficient snowmobile riding skills in simple, challenging and complex terrain
Mechanical skills fixing snowmobiles is an asset
Rope rescue skills is an asset
Having previous teaching experience is an asset
Knowledge of local geography/snowmobile riding terrain
Knowledge of local history, indigenous culture, weather, wildlife & ecosystems is preferred
Self-starter, well-organized and independently motivated.
Be physically fit
Upbeat, high-energy, enthusiastic and engaged.
Works well with others and supports the team efforts to get the job done.
Accepts and overcomes challenges.
Must have a passion for the outdoors. Willing to work outside for extended periods in all winter weather conditions.
Strong commitment to service excellence and an outstanding guest experience.
Job Responsibilities
Lead and instruct groups of guests with variable experience.
Provide an entertaining, interpretive and fun guest experience while ensuring guest safety at all times.
Pre-trip inspections of rental sleds, rectify issues or notify workshop.
Post-trip inspections of rental sleds & fueling
Assist with some trail maintenance
Assist with disabled machine recovery
Perform first aid & be incident commander if an injury occurs
If you think you are fit for the job please send resume, cover letter & certifications to info@sheshreds.ca
Thank you!
