Mountain Guide

Year-Round Lead Guide position: Mountain Guide or Aspirant (AAG/ASG)

Hours: Full Time, Year-Round.

Why MSAA?:

• Working for MSAA as a salaried Lead Guide means guaranteed work year-round with the area's largest and longest-established guiding service.
• Enjoy working from a local home base in the Sea to Sky.
• Our office team provides client support and logistics so you can focus on the guiding.
• MSAA prides itself on our high level of professionalism and collaborative work environment, promoting mentorship and a team atmosphere.

Duties include:

• Guiding and instructing a wide range of tours and courses, including single and multi-day ski touring, crevasse rescue, ice climbing, rock climbing and summer mountaineering.
• Provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all clients.
• Facilitating morning and afternoon guide meetings.
• Assist with the development of curriculums and itineraries for tours and courses.
• Provide mentorship to other guides at MSAA, including tail guides/practicums.
• Plan itineraries for private and custom clients.

Requirements:

• IFMGA or, at a minimum, both ACMG Apprentice Ski Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide. (Supervision provided by IFMGA guides for the latter)
• 80-hour first aid, e.g. WFR, OEC, OFA3 or higher
• CAA Operations Level 2

Additional Compensation:

• Two weeks paid vacation
• Health benefits plan
• Annual gear allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• ACMG & CAA dues covered by MSAA
• Whistler Blackcomb Pass
• Sea to Sky Gondola Pass