Ski Areas

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About the Sector

The ski areas sector includes businesses that operate ski hills, including chairlifts, gondolas, conveyors, and cable cars. The sector also includes ski rental, ski lessons and other ski support functions. Ski areas can range from large “destination” resorts, to mid-sized local resorts and community/volunteer run ski hills.

As part of your ski business, you may also operate other facilities including Food & Beverage and Accommodations. We recommend taking a look at these sector pages too.

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Return-to-Work Coordinator Training

go2HR invites those who oversee the injury management process or are responsible for coordinating Return-to-Work (RTW) Plans to join in this unique training opportunity!

Facilitated by WorkSafeBC, this two-part course teaches participants a proactive approach to RTW, including how to:

  • Support an injured worker from the moment of injury
  • Provide suitable and/or alternative work that is within their abilities
  • Keep them connected to the workplace as they recover

Industry-specific considerations such as seasonal employment, new, young, and foreign workers, and cross-departmental integration will all be addressed along with general best practices, empowering employers and their representatives to effectively manage their Return-to-Work Programs.

BC Tourism & Hospitality Industry working injured on the job.

We are currently creating a waitlist for future sessions of our Return-to-Work Coordinator Training. By joining the waitlist, you’ll secure your spot for the next available course and gain early access to updates and registration details.

Sector Specific Information & Resources

go2HR is committed to providing tailored support for the Ski Industry.
Take a closer look below at the resources our team has collected so you can do what you do best.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, be sure to check out our Resource Library or get in touch with our team.

Safety Notice Board Templates
go2HR

OHS Manual Template
go2HR

Safe Work Practice (SWP) Examples
go2HR

SWP: Working with Chemicals
go2HR

SWP: Handling Garbage
go2HR

SWP: Working Alone at Front Desk
go2HR

SWP: Using Ladders
go2HR

SWP: Safe Lifting Technique
go2HR

SWP: Lockout
go2HR

SWP: Dealing with Abusive Guests
go2HR

Bullying and Harassment Policy Template
go2HR

Staying Safe During Cold Temperatures
go2HR

Winter Driving Resources
go2HR

Tips on Using Gas Powered Heaters Safely this Winter
go2HR

Safe Work Practice (SWP) Examples
go2HR

SWP: Assisting Fallen Guests in Snow
go2HR

SWP: Slope Cutting
go2HR

SWP: Tree Well Extraction
go2HR

SWP: Loading/Unloading Equipment into Snowcat Basket
go2HR

SWP: Loading/Unloading Equipment into Helicoptor Basket
go2HR

SWP: Fueling the Helicopter
go2HR

Hearing Protection for Heli-Ski Guides
WorkSafeBC

Supporting Employee Mental Health Post-Injury
CMHA & go2HR

Incident Investigations for Ski Areas
go2HR

BC Ski Area Incident Investigation Tool
go2HR

Claims Management
go2HR

Injury Management
go2HR

Claims and Injury Management FAQ's
go2HR

First Aid Regulation – Approved Amendments Explained
go2HR

Navigating Challenging Slopes: A Modified Work Trail Map for BC Ski Areas
go2HR

Return to Work
WorkSafeBC

Canada West Ski Areas Association

WorkSafeBC

Canadian Mountain Community

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety

Ski Safety

WorkSafeBC Classification Unit

Looking to find out more information about the Ski Hill Classification Unit? Click the link below to learn more.

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A woman skier on the frontside of Mount Washington Alpine Resort early in the morning.

Injury Insights

(2019 – 2022)
This data, provided by WorkSafeBC and curated by go2HR, offers key insights into injuries within the Ski Sector.

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Ski school at Hudson Bay Mountain in Smithers.

Workforce Insights

Learn about the Labour Market Workforce Profiles for the Recreation Sector of BC.

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