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Extensive mountain travel experience in avalanche terrain throughout the world.
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Broad scope development and application of applied risk management plans for transportation, mechanized ski operations and many feature films.
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Strong leadership in avalanche rescue.
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Advanced detail assessments in snow stability, avalanche hazard forecasting, and risk treatment avalanche control.
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Exceptional communication skills and teaching abilities.
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Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Education / Qualifications
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Forest Technologist Lakehead University
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Professional Member Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA)
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Blasting Certificate WorkSafe BC
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Avalanche Operations Level 3 Canadian Avalanche Association
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ISO 31000 Risk Management Risk Results Consulting Inc.
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Full Ski Guide Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
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Assistant Alpine Guide Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
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Adv. Avalanche Hazard Mapping Canadian Avalanche Association
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Advanced Avalanche Rescue Manuel Genswein / CAA
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Advanced Protocol 1st Aid Training Peak Emergency Response Training
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Incident Command System 200 Justice Institute of BC
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Class 236 Drivers Licence ICBC
Employment History / Experience
Senior Avalanche Officer, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
November 2008- present
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Co-design and implementation of British Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation avalanche risk management framework, providing reliability and avalanche safety for all highway users.
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Established consolatory avalanche risk communication between all stakeholders through training, procedures, guidelines and quality assurances.
Mountain Safety Consultant, Safetywrangler Inc.
May 1992 - Present
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Coordinated mountain risk reduction measures for numerous feature motion pictures, commercials, video’s and television programs throughout the world.
Co-founder – Head Guide, Baldface Lodge
October 2000–May 2008
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Developed avalanche risk management principles, framework and process’s.
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Leading avalanche treatment program: snow stability analysis, hazard forecasting, risk evaluation and avalanche controls.
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Managing, hiring, training 18 guides to work with 36 guests per day.
Advanced Avalanche Search and Rescue Instructor, Level Two Instructor, Level One Course Leader, Canadian Avalanche Association Training Schools
January 1996- Present
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Organized and led several 8 day courses in Japan, Lake Louise, Fernie & Whistler.
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Instructed many courses in Roger’s Pass, Golden, Fernie, Japan, Lake Louise, and Whistler.
Parks Canada Avalanche Rescue Delegate Speaker, International Commission for Alpine Rescue
September 2012- July 2015
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Poland
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Croatia
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United States
Published Writer
October 2009- December 2015
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Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose by Bruce Kay; ‘Paradigm Shift`.
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Transworld Snowboarding Magazine; `Safety Meeting`; 6 columns`.
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Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine; `9 Seconds in a Size 4 Avalanche`.
Governance Committee, Canadian Avalanche Association
2013 – Present
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Board Member
Education Committee, Canadian Avalanche Association
2005 - 2013
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Board Member
Ethics Committee, Canadian Avalanche Association
2000 – 2005
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Board Member
Avalanche Safety Knowledge, Owner
December 1991- February 2000
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Designed and delivered a curriculum of, five day advanced recreational courses, completed by over 200 students.