JOIN OUR Guiding TEAM

We are looking for an experienced full-time/ seasonal certified ACMG Apprentice Ski Guide.

We are a fun, supported and dedicated team offering a superior guest experience. We are committed to safety by only working with experienced guides, pilots and high-quality and well maintained equipment.

We offer an exclusively small-group heliskiing program that is both fast paced and flexible located within inspiring terrain with excellent snow quality. 

We offer incentives for full-time guides; competitive and guaranteed wages, annual first aid refreshers, health benefits, a travel stipend and generous gratuities.

• Position reports to: Guiding Manager
• Work Term: December 2024-April 2025

1. Safety

• Provide a safe and efficient guided tour to our guests. 

• Attend both the Mica Guide’s Training and Staff Orientation sessions on an annual basis. 

• Communicate safety concerns to the Lead Guide.  

• Share the overall responsibility for the safety and enjoyment of our guests and staff. 

• Take the primary responsibility for the safety and enjoyment of your ski group each day. 

• Actively participate as Snow Safety when required.  

• Ensure both Company and industry standards are met, as they pertain to professional ski guiding.   

• Be available to assist the Lead Guide and Lodge Manager in a leadership role, as required. 

• Remain current as to the changes, challenges, and practices of companies outside of Mica Heli and of the industry. 

• Attend and contribute to daily Guides Meetings.  

• Continue to develop mountain skills through work and personal experience outside of Mica Heli Guides.  

• Provide professional delivery of Safety Briefings in the timelines and standard set out by the company. Ensure each guest has completed these briefings prior to skiing in your group. 

• Fulfill the assigned transfer day duty (ie. truck driver, staging coordinator, etc.) 

2. Guest Services

• Assist in providing the best possible guest experience.
• Assist in the recommendation and set-up of equipment for guests.
• Assist with ‘down-day’ programming, as requested by the Lead Guide.

3. Specific Administrative Duties

• Ensure that each guest and staff member in your group has properly completed a Waiver of Liability prior to participation in Mountain Activities.
• Be responsible for the proper completion of Company forms.
• Complete duties assigned to you on time.

• ACMG Apprentice Ski Guide with membership in good standing
• CAA Avalanche Operations Level I 
• Advanced Wilderness First Aid - minimum of 80 hours (AED and CPR)

A competitive compensation package will be provided based upon qualifications, experience, and skill set for full-time guides. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview. The following are inclusions; 

• Guaranteed wage and incentives for full-time guides
• Health Benefits for full-time guides
• Travel Stipend for full-time guides
• First Aid Recertification for full-time guides
• Injury Prevention Program for full-time guides
• Gratuities
• Ongoing training and mentorship