Last Frontier Heliskiing LTD
Vernon, BC V1T 6N4 CANADA
Phone: +1 250-558-7980 Fax: +1 250-558-7981
North America Toll Free: 888-655-5566
Email: info [at] lastfrontierheli.com

Job Opportunities

So you want to work for Last Frontier Heliskiing eh?
A few things to consider before we share the summary of positions and what can be expected.

In order to be considered for ANY employment position with Last Frontier 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

Year Round Positions with Last Frontier Heliskiing at Bell 2 Lodge
A remote mountain lodge, no 'town' to speak of and 30 new faces and names to meet every week... still interested?

There are many departments involved to keep a smooth heliski operation going. Below you will find a list of positions and what you 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 has worked at Bell 2 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 heliski experience in British Columbia. And yes, our winter staff enjoy the treat of heliskiing and heliboarding based on a staff rotation 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.

• Service staff at the lodge
  Our lodge is open year round. We are in need of talented individuals to work with us in order to provide the best possible customer experience. With up to 50 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 Bell 2 Lodge visitor. Special menu planning is often required, so the more creative you are, the better.
  
• Massage Therapists
  From December to April each winter we are in need of massage therapists. You are the key to survival for many of our heliskiing 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 06h00 and it could end at 22h00.
  
• Radio Operators / Ski and Board Techs
  Primary duty is maintaining radio contact with up to 2 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 30 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.

Year round positions at our head 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, Last Frontier 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 Last Frontier. 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 the company.
  
• 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 Last Frontier that most clients remember before they make their way to British Columbia.