Our people are the heart and soul of the cat skiing experience. We are looking for team members this upcoming winter season who share their passion for skiing/boarding while providing a level of excellence in both customer service and safety.
Big Red Cats is one of the largest cat-skiing operations in the world and offers amazing glades and tree-skiing runs! Working here allows the opportunity to have new experiences in the mountains and meet interesting people from all over the world. You can enjoy the Kootenay lifestyle while making lasting connections with our experienced, passionate guide team and explore all that town of Rossland has to offer.
Alpine Guides [NOC-6532 ]
Big Red Cats, Inc Box 742, 4420 Red Mountain Road, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0 Job Type: Full-Time, Seasonal Employment Start Date: December 15, 2022 – March 15, 2022 Language: English Positions: 2 Job Location: Vancouver, BC Hours of Work: 30-60 hours per week Salary: $ 47.50 - $50.00 / hour
JOB DESCRIPTION Alpine Guides [NOC-6532 ] MAIN DUTIES:
Plan itinerary for skiing expeditions and arrange transportation or transport individuals or group to side.
Assemble and inspect all necessary equipment and supplies needed for the alpine skiing expeditions.
Provide first aid in emergency situations.
Lead and escort individuals or groups and advise on safety and emergency measures, techniques and the use of equipment.
Provide navigation, avalanche assessment, and medical evacuation as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be fully qualified as a Ski Guide with ACMG Full Ski Guide or CSGA Level 3 Guide or International equivalency (eg.NZMGA Ski Guide)
Must have Canadian Avalanche Association Level 2 or International Equivalent
80 hours of First Aid is required.
Must be a team player, reliable and a hard-worker.
Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted for interviews. Please forward all cover letters and resumes to ski@bigredcatskiing.com
Snowcat Operator
Job Description/Duties
Build & maintain snowcat roads
Transport staff & guests throughout day
Maintain and clean snowcats
Observe carefully and adhere to all company safety, operating, and maintenance
Familiarity with cat-skiing and other backcountry operations preferred
Excellent navigation and radio communication skills
Compensation: Dependent on certification level and experience. Daily lunch included. Transportation to/from staging area from Rossland also included.
Schedule:Full-time and part-time positions available.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority
Please submit resumes to Richard Streadwick, VP of Operations This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (cc' This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Housekeeping
Job Description/Duties:
Our housekeepers are key to turning over BRC's lodging for each guest visit at The Red Shutter Inn, A-Frame Cabin and The Big Red Lodge, all of which are located 5mins from Rossland at the base of RED Mountain.
Being a housekeeper at BRC/Red Shutter Inn comes with a variety of job tasks; laundry, vacuuming, mopping, disinfecting surfaces, bathrooms and general tidying. It also means that you are a part of a great team and might like to go cat skiing on your days off!
Qualifications
Previous housekeeping & experience an asset
Previous laundry experience an asset
Must be physically able to clean several hours
Must have previous customer service experience
Ability to lift and carry 35lbs
Must be available to work weekends
Schedule: Full & Part time positions available.
Mid December to late March.
How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.by Oct 14th 2022.
Gear Guru, Maintenance & Snow Shovelling
Job Description/Duties:
This is a do it all type of job. Start your day helping prep the backcountry gear for the cat skiing guests, get your sweat on shovelling the overnight snow at the Red Shutter Inn/A-frame Cabin, prep ski rentals for the upcoming guests and help make sure those hot tubs are primed for guests to return to at the end of the day.
*Ski rental binding certification will be provided.
Qualifications
Must have strong attention to detail/organization.
Previous maintenance experience & carpentry skills are an asset.
Must like starting early & working shift work.
Must be physically capable of the strenuous work of shoveling and maintaining the Red Shutter Inn & Cabin entrances and decks
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Experience with hot tub maintenance.
Basic knowledge of skis/binding systems.
Schedule: Full & Part-time positions available.
Mid December to late March.
How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to both This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and cc' ski@bigredcatskiing.comby Oct 14th 2022.
Tail Guiding Practicums:
Throughout the season we offer a limited number of spaces for those training to become a certified guide. This volunteer position involves active observation and participation in daily guiding operations. When not skiing with the groups there are a variety of other snow safety tasks to assist with.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST. PLEAE CHECK BACK SUMMER 2023 FOR 2024 AS WE ARE NOW FULL.
Requirements:
CAA Level 1 Operations course
80-hour Wilderness First Aid required
CSGA1 qualification and previous ski patrol or instructing experience preferred
Canadian citizens and permanent residents only.
Please submit resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)