Snow School Supervisor - Jobs in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, SK

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 34904Ministry: Forestry, Parks and TourismLocation: Cypress Hills Provincial ParkFull or Part-Time: WageHours of Work: 40 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: TemporaryScope: Wage OpportunityClosing Date: Open Until Suitable Candidate FoundClassification: Administrative Support 4About UsWe support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.To see the geographic area of Regions and locations of Provincial Parks, download and review pdf:Hidden Valley Ski Resort is located in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, (also known as Cypress Hill Interprovincial Park). The Park spans the Southeast corner of Alberta and the Southwest corner of Saskatchewan. The unique landscape of the area contrasts the surrounding prairie landscapes, making it an exciting destination for winter recreation opportunities.Cypress Hills Provincial Park (CHPP) is home to Hidden Valley Ski Resort (HV) as well as a diverse range of Cross Country Ski Trails. The Ski Resort is located on the Alberta side of the Park, 5 minutes from the town site of Elkwater, AB and 40 minutes from Medicine Hat, AB. For more information about Hidden Valley Ski Resort, visitRoleAre you looking for an opportunity to work at a Ski hill Resort in Southern Alberta as a Snow School Supervisor The Snow School Supervisor will work with the Snow School Instructors as well as be part as part of a team to provide ski hill guests with a positive, effective and efficient interaction and experience. If you like to ski and teach “how to ski” lessons, apply today!Snow School Instructor duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing ski and/or snowboard lessons to members of the public of all ages, including school groups
• Delivering consistent and positive guest experiences
• Will be required to assist in other departments outside of teaching requirements to ensure operational efficiency (for example rentals, café, operations, tickets /sales)
• This position primarily works outdoors in variable winter weather conditions and cold temperatures

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Ensure correct operating procedures for department are followed
• Operate equipment / machinery within department
• Supervise staff within department including time sheet management, scheduling, staff work planning and training
• Ensure correct departmental policies and procedures are followed
• Implement public safety procedures and OH&S
• Ensure accurate time keeping and record management
• Schedule lessons
• Schedule staff
• Take daily lesson bookings and deal with customer complaints
• Cash handling and reconciliation
• Provide ongoing staff development in teaching and skill development
• Have a sound knowledge of teaching methodologies from CSIA/CASI

QualificationsEducation and Experience:

• High School Diploma and one year related experience such as teaching, coaching or working with youth.
• Minimum 1 year Supervisory experience.

Prior to first day of work you must have:

• Minimum Level 2 CSIA (Ski Instructor Certification) or CASI (Snowboard Instructor Certification) or equivalent.

Assets:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of park facilities/services, especially Hidden Valley Ski Resort.
• A sound knowledge of ski industry practice within a snow school environment.

APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:Agility — to understand the need to incorporate change into work and be open to new ideas while accepting change as part of how work processed need to evolve in order to be effective.Creative Problem Solving — to assess options and implications in new ways in order to achieve outcomes and solutions.Building Collaborative Environments — to lead and contribute to the conditions and environment that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.Salary$23.61 to $28.94 per hourWeekend shift differential paid at a rate of $3.25 per hour.Wage employees receive 11.2% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of benefits and vacation leave.

• 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays.
• 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.

NotesTerms of Employment:

• Shifts are 8 hours a day, up to 40 hours a week.
• Candidates must be willing to work weekends and holidays, varying start dates from December 1, 2022 until March 31, 2023, pending end of ski season and operational needs.
• Multiple positions are available.
• Various low-cost accommodations are available for rent in Elkwater.
• There is no public transportation to the Ski Resort, You must have reliable transportation to and from work. The Ski Resort is located about 10 min from Elkwater and about 40 min from Medicine Hat.

How To ApplyIf you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs atApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.Resources for applicants:It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Dianna Sidon at Dianna.Sidon@gov.ab.ca.If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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