Les Sommets | Ski Patrol | A ski patrol is someone who provides emergency medical care and rescue services to patrons of a ski resort. Ski patrols also work to promote mountain safety by enforcing the ski hill policies, clearing debris from the ski trails, etc.

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A ski patrol is someone who provides emergency medical care and rescue services to patrons of a ski resort. Ski patrols also work to promote mountain safety by enforcing the ski hill policies, clearing debris from the ski trails, etc. Contrary to the name's implications, ski patrols can be snowboarders or telemark skiers.

As a ski patrol, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of users and compliance with mountain regulations. You will have to administer first aid and respond to emergency situations. You will check, install or move any signage or safety equipment and give various safety advice to users.

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How to become a ski patrol?

Here are the steps you need to follow to join our ski patrol team.

To become a certified ski patrol for the 2024-2025 season, you must:

Be at least 16 years old to take the training and be 18 years old to patrol

Participate in the information session scheduled on October 5, 2024 at versant Avila

Complete an initial 56-hour training* course over 3 weekends (Saturday AND Sunday) in October 2024 (provided by the Institut national de secourisme du Québec):

October 5-6, 2024 at versant Avila

October 19-20, 2024 at versant Avila

October 26-27, 2024 at versant Avila

*Note that the costs associated with this training will be fully reimbursed to the ski patrol in the event of a return the

following season (conditions apply).

Pass the theoretical and practical tests

Have an intermediate-advanced level of skiing / snowboarding (on-snow evaluation)

To apply to the patrol team of one or the other of our summits for the 2024-2025 winter season, you must complete the following two steps as of September 2024:

For the attention of INSQ:

1. Complete the subscription form on the website of INSQ. In the "Your message" section, please indicate your preference for one of the Sommets stations. You will be contacted by the INSQ subsequently to receive more information on the ski patrol training and simultaneously with this process:

For the attention of Human Resources:

2. Apply online through the website to participate in les Sommets hiring process. It is also possible to apply directly to the Human Resources department located on the Versant Avila.

IMPORTANT | Successful completion of your National First Aid Institute training and exams does not necessarily guarantee a place in les Sommets Ski Patrol. Candidates will participate in the interview process during the first weekend of training.

There are two status available within the patrol. It is important to note that the number of hires varies from season to season depending on the needs of each sommet:

Volunteer Ski Patrol

Patrols only on Saturday and Sunday. Must meet the minimum number of days to patrol the station to be eligible.

2. Paid Ski Patrol (full or part time)

Contingent position, according to the annual needs of each sommet. Patrols according to a pre-established schedule, possibly weekdays or weekends.

Les Sommets group is associated with the National First Aid Institute of Quebec (INSQ) for the training of its ski patrols. This training is mandatory to be able to patrol the ski slopes.

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