As a member of the National Training and Development portfolio, the Director of Training and Development Resource Production contributes to the development and management of training resources in accordance with the advanced first aid, on snow, avalanche, and instructor certification
Volunteer Opportunity – Director of On-Snow
As a member of the National Training and Development Committee, the Director of On Snow training contributes to the management of the training resources associated with the on snow qualification and avalanche awareness programs. This contribution supports the ongoing development
Volunteer Opportunity – Director of Instructor Certification Program
As a member of the National Training and Development portfolio, the Director of Instructor Certification Program contributes to the management of the educational resources associated with the certification of instructors and instructor trainers. This contribution is done with respect to
Volunteer Opportunity – Director of Advanced First Aid
As a member of the National Training and Development Committee, the Director of Advanced First Aid contributes to the management of the educational resources associated with the advanced first aid training program. This contribution supports the ongoing development of the
Update on migration to Yeti from NDS
July 13, 2021 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, We’re almost ready to move to Yeti! The migration of data from the National Database System to our new database, Yeti was completed on time and with no loss of
Are you interested in patrolling at the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games?
July 9, 2021 The CSP received a note from the Fédération Internationale des Patrouilles de Ski (FIPS, www.fips-skipatrol.org/), asking if anyone is interested in patrolling at the Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. FIPS didn’t identify if it’s a paid
From our co-executive directors
By Mark Brown and Jean Rioux, Co-Executive Directors (mark.brown@skipatrol.ca), (jean.rioux@skipatrol.ca) This past season saw many unknowns. The national management team, zones and divisions worked hard to address concerns during this COVID winter. It appears that there is currently a
New members of the management committee
By Mark Brown and Jean Rioux, Co-Executive Directors (mark.brown@skipatrol.ca), (jean.rioux@skipatrol.ca) National vice-president of training and development We are proud to announce Andrew Hill as the new national vice-president of training and development. Andy’s CSP career began in 1991 and
New Saskatchewan Division President
By Kerri Loudoun, VP Communications and Marketing (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) The CSP is proud to announce Cathy McKay as the new Saskatchewan Division president. Cathy started in the role in April 2021. Cathy joined the Mission Ridge Winter Park team in
Update on the communications audit
By Kerri Loudoun, VP Communications and Marketing (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) We completed our CSP communications audit video discussion sessions in May. Thank you to everyone who participated and provided their opinions, insights, and suggestions. If you did not participate in any
Introducing the CSP diversity and inclusion committee
By Eleanor Culver, National Human Resources Lead (eleanor.culver@skipatrol.ca) What is young and old(er), new and experienced, west and east, and all different sorts of colours, backgrounds, and proclivities? Yes, you guessed it, the inaugural CSP diversity and inclusion committee.
Strong interest in 2022 Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic as Week 2 fills early
By Geoff Scotton, Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator, Mountain Division (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) Strong interest from across Canada and the program’s terrific value are driving registrations for the 2022 CSP Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic to early record levels. Week 2 of
International job posting
Editor’s note: The job posting below comes to us through our membership in FIPS. SKI PATROL MANAGER – Glenshee Ltd, Scotland Salary Circa £32K negotiable This is an incredibly broad, exciting, and rewarding opportunity for a snow sport enthusiast providing
2nd Call for Nominations and Members’ Proposals
June 7, 2021 2nd Call for Nominations Nominations for candidates for election to the board of directors are now open. The board of directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol is elected under the authority of By-law 1, Section 5.01.
Volunteer Opportunities
May 16, 2021 We are currently seeking volunteers to fill upcoming positions that are being vacated at the National level. There are two positions available, V.P. Communications & Marketing and V.P. Training & Development. Please visit the Volunteer Opportunities
Call for Nominations and Members’ Proposals
May 12, 2021 Call for Nominations Nominations for candidates for election to the board of directors are now open. The board of directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol is elected under the authority of By-law 1, Section 5.01. At
Yeti Progress Update
From NDS 2.0 to Yeti Over the past 20 years, our current National Database System has stored an abundance of information. From personal membership information to education resources to policies about all levels of our organization. But, as the CSP’s needs continue to
Seeking your opinions – help us improve how the CSP communicates
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications Audit Team (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Do you use Facebook? How often do you check Twitter and Instagram? What’s the difference between the 5/5, Need to Know and Patrol Bulletin newsletters? What do you think is essential information
The CSP wishes Michele Doherty a happy retirement
By Kerri Loudoun, Marketing Manager (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) After an eclectic and fulfilling career, Michele Doherty has announced her retirement. Working alongside Renee Thivierge within the national administration group, Michele has been a significant contributor for more than two years to
Lifesaving award – Tyler Dickson, Inter-Mountain Zone
Tyler Dickson had learned CPR from the CSP about two months before he and his class were on a field trip to Vancouver. Tyler and classmate James Cannon went to their hotel sauna and then to the pool, where