Employment - TLH Heliskiing - heli-skiing in BC Canada

TLH Heliskiing LTD
Tyax Resort, Gold Bridge, BC V0K 1P0 Canada
Tel: (250) 238-2204 Fax: (250) 238 2528
North America Toll-Free: 1-800-667-4854
w: tlhheli.com e: sales [at] tlhheli.com

So you want to work for TLH heliskiing eh?
A few things to consider before we share the summary of positions and what can be expected while working for TLH Heliskiing. In order to be considered for ANY employment position with TLH Heliskiing, you must meet the following criteria:

be a Canadian Citizen or have an approved work visa
[ Canadian VISA information CIC Canada ]
have demonstrated success in the hospitality and tourism business
you enjoy skiing/ riding and can talk the talk with clients AND prospective clients
you can always keep a smile

Winter Positions with TLH Heliskiing at Tyax Lodge
A remote mountain lodge, no 'town' to speak of and 44 new faces and names to meet every week...still interested? There are many departments involved to keep a smooth heli-ski operation going. And of course, it takes many talented people to fill the many roles needed to bring interested heliskiers to our location. Below you will find a list of positions and what you, the potential applicant, can expect from the job. Keep in mind, it is a job, though perhaps one of the most interesting you'll ever experience. Everyone that puts in a winter season at Tyax Lodge has memories that will stay with them - the kind of stories that are shared on a chairlift or perhaps back at the bar after an epic day of powder. Each of the winter positions involves long days, intense client interaction and above all, the need to show our clients the best possible heliski experience in British Columbia. And yes, our winter staff enjoy the treat of heliskiing and heliboarding based on a rotation of staff and available seats. Most positions at the lodge are based on a 2 weeks on - one week off model. Staff are encouraged to leave the lodge to enjoy their week off and are discouraged from having other employment during their time off from TLH.

Service staff at the lodge
Every winter from January through April, we are in need of talented individuals to work with us in order to provide the best possible customer experience. With up to 80 people (guests and staff combined) to look after, servers and bartenders work with each other to ensure that clients needs are met and expectations - surpassed.
Kitchen staff at the lodge
All kitchen positions come together to produce tantalizing meals that keep our valuable clients happy and well fed. From dishwashing to the executive chef, the kitchen crew is pivotal to the overall experience of a TLH client. Special menu planning is often required, so the more creative you are, the better.
Massage Therapists
You are the key to survival for many of our guests that may not be able to dedicate the time to pre-trip conditioning workouts. Massage therapists also are responsible for morning Yoga/stretch classes that many guests attend. Your day may start at 06:00 and it could end at 22:00.
Radio Operators / Ski and Board Techs
Primary duty is maintaining radio contact with up to 4 helicopters at once. Willingness to learn our communications protocol and an ability to interpret topographical maps is critical. Secondary duties are as the ski/board tech. It's not all about waxing and smiling so interested applicants need to have resort-based tech experiences in a demanding atmosphere. Picture 44 people all anxious to get in the helicopter… can you manage AND keep a grin?
Internationally Certified Mountain Guides
Our guides are chosen not only for their guiding skills and qualifications, but also for their enthusiastic and outgoing personalities. They are professional guides who have passed a series of comprehensive examinations to qualify them as members of the A.C.M.G. and the U.I.A.G.M., the recognized Canadian and International Mountain Guide Associations. They are experienced at balancing exciting and challenging skiing/riding with the safety and enjoyment for the entire group. We do not employ tail-guides.
Vancouver/Whistler Concierge
Do you know the city well and enough about Whistler to ensure that all transfers go smooth? Can you entertain a mixed group of international heliskiers the night before their trip? How are you under pressure? What would you do if Hans from Germany arrived to Vancouver without any of his luggage?

Year round positions at our office in Vernon, BC Why Vernon many people ask? Think of California-style summers and powder skiing 20 minutes away. Need we say more? Though we have provided a brief overview of positions, TLH Heliskiing is a small organization which means an ever expanding list of responsibilities in-line with an employees comfort with their job.

Sales
It's all about putting 'bums on seats'. From chatting to a ski-patroller that is ready to bust the piggy bank to clients with more vertical of heliskiing than you'll get in a lifetime of resort-skiing - all types of powder hounds choose TLH. Organized, enthusiastic and the ability to multi-task are all critical factors for this position. Working closely with management, this position is critical to the overall success of TLH Heliskiing.
Reservations
Once a sale is confirmed, it's up to our reservations staff to ensure timely collection of payments. Staff also assist clients with travel related issues and provide local knowledge for pre/post heli plans. Often times our reservations staff become the one-voice of TLH that most clients remember before they make their way to British Columbia.

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