Location: Golden
STO 15R
- Snow Avalanche Assistant - (125742)
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Posting Title
STO 15R
- Snow Avalanche Assistant
Position Classification
Scientific/Technical Off R15
Union
GEU
Work Options
On-Site
Location
Salary Range
$34.28 to $38.78 hourly
Close Date
10/1/2026
Job Type
Temporary (Auxiliary)
Temporary End Date
3/31/2027
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service ->
Min Transportation and Transit
Ministry Branch / Division
RMD
Job Summary
The Team Our team works to identify, assess, and mitigate avalanche hazards along critical transportation corridors. Operating in challenging mountain environments and changing winter conditions, we use specialized knowledge, experience, and avalanche control techniques to protect the travelling public and keep highways safe and accessible. Teamwork, communication, and safety are at the core of everything we do.
The Role This position is responsible for supporting the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of the District Avalanche Safety Program under the general direction of the District Avalanche Supervisor. The role independently observes, analyzes, and assesses avalanche activity, terrain, snowpack, and weather conditions. The position operates in a dynamic, high-risk environment and is in regular contact with maintenance contractors, emergency responders, other ministry staff, helicopter service providers, and members of the public.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements Note: If the following requirements are not fully met, the position may be under-implemented at the STO 12 level. The full qualifications must be achieved within three (3) winter seasons to be fully implemented at the STO 15 level.
- To be implemented at a STO
15 level, you must have:- Post-secondary technical diploma, or higher, in the field of forestry, geography, engineering or meteorology with an emphasis on avalanche phenomenon and the properties of snow or other related fields with two (2) winter seasons of experience in an operational avalanche program which include observations, snow stability analysis, avalanche hazard evaluation, avalanche control and training of staff/contractors and members of the public;
OR - Grade 12 with four (4) winter seasons of experience in an operational avalanche program which include observations, snow stability analysis, avalanche hazard evaluation, avalanche control and training of staff/contractors and members of the public;
- Post-secondary technical diploma, or higher, in the field of forestry, geography, engineering or meteorology with an emphasis on avalanche phenomenon and the properties of snow or other related fields with two (2) winter seasons of experience in an operational avalanche program which include observations, snow stability analysis, avalanche hazard evaluation, avalanche control and training of staff/contractors and members of the public;
- To be under-implemented at a STO
12 level, you must have:- Grade 12 with two (2) winter seasons of experience in an operational avalanche program which include observations, snow stability analysis, avalanche hazard evaluation, avalanche control and training of staff/contractors and members of the public;
Note: Operational avalanche program experience must include at least (2) winter seasons in an avalanche risk management program. Experience with in a transportation and/or resource avalanche risk management program is strongly preferred.
Training Certificates/Professional Associations
- Must be registered or be eligible to be registered with the Canadian Avalanche Association, as a practitioner or professional member in good standing.
- Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) certification (or CAA prior learning equivalency assessment) in:
- Avalanche Operations Level 2 (Level 1 minimum for under-implementation at STO 12)
- Avalanche Search and Rescue Level 1 (preferred).
- Advanced First Aid, or equivalent, as accredited by WorkSafeBC.
- Incident Command System 100 (preferred).
Blasting Certification and Explosives use Experience
- Valid Avalanche Control Blasting Certification acceptable to Work Safe BC or equivalent (preferred).
- Demonstrated workplace experience of one (1) or more winter seasons storing, transporting, handling, fixing and firing explosives for avalanche control operations. Experience including responsibility for ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and safe work systems (preferred).
- Sound knowledge of relevant provincial and federal regulations and standards, including the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, Federal and Provincial explosives and blasting regulations, WorkSafeBC regulations and guidelines, and Workplace Hazard Information Management Systems (WHMIS).
Note: If certifications have expired and the applicant can demonstrate they have registered for recertification, this would be considered acceptable.
Other Requirements
- Demonstrated operational field experience making and collecting weather, snowpack, and…
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