Biathlon Canada Seeks Head Ski Technician

(Press release)

Job Notice

Head Ski Technician – Biathlon Canada

Biathlon Canada is seeking an employee in the role of Head Ski Technician with the National Team (NT). This position is the lead role in a dynamic high performance team committed to developing and sustaining Canada’s international excellence in biathlon.

Term: Full Time, starting June 1, 2016

General Responsibilities:

These include but are not limited to the following:

• Preparing a calendar and leading a team of technicians through the World Cup and IBU Cup season
• Ski selection, base preparation (grinding), wax testing
• Thorough knowledge of current products and technologies
• Maintaining a working knowledge of the operation of all NT equipment and the ability to perform simple field maintenance
• Ability and knowledge to provide race support, including splits and feeds
• Managing movement of equipment and other logistics
• Familiarity with fire arms

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent inter personal and organizational expertise
• Ability to work as a team member and independent contributor
• Accomplished waxing and organizational skills at World Cup level
• High level of fitness to assist with ski testing.

Please send a résumé, cover letter and references by May 1, 2016 to:

Biathlon Canada
c/o Eric de Nys
High Performance Director

edenys@biathloncanada.ca