CSIA OVERVIEW
The Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (“CSIA”) is the professional ski teaching body in Canada. It trains and certifies ski instructors to better serve partners, such as Snow Schools and therefore contributing to the growth of the industry and enjoyment for the skiing public.
As the leader in the profession of ski instruction, the CSIA develops a safe and positive guest experience, a progressive approach and sets national standards in ski teaching.
The CSIA is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
To apply, you must submit your application by email including your curriculum vitae accompanied by a letter of interest, to the following address:
CSIA adheres to the principle of equality in employment. CSIA thanks all applicants for their interest. It will only communicate with successful candidates in the interview selection process.
Job Title: Membership Service Agent
Date: July 2025
Are you someone who takes pride in providing excellent service, staying organized, and helping others? Passionate about the ski world or looking to be part of an exciting sport environment? Join the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA) and be at the heart of a national community that trains and certifies ski professionals across Canada.
About the Role
As our Membership Service Agent, you will be the first point of contact for CSIA Members, Snow Schools, and industry partners. You will assist with inquiries, process memberships, maintain accurate records, and support a variety of administrative functions all while contributing to a high-quality Member experience.
Full job description here.
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Job Title: MarkComm Content Coordinator
Date: August 2025
Status: Permanent, full-time position.
SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Marketing and Communication Manager, the Content Coordinator supports the development and execution of content strategies across platforms to engage the organization’s various audiences.
As part of the Marketing and Communication team, this person will play an integral role in planning, creating, editing, and scheduling of marketing and communication content, in line with CSIA’s brand and communication objectives, across digital and traditional platforms.
Full job description here.
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Job Title: Systems and Innovation Administrator
Date: August 2025
SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the IT Manager, the Systems and Innovation Administrator plays an important role in administrating and optimizing our systems, as well as recommending and implementing innovative solutions to improve efficiency and support business goals. They will manage and lead all system development initiatives and implementations, that will mainly impact membership, program and course conductor database functions.
Full job description here.
Intro to Terrain Park
This E-learning module is the product of a collaboration between ACA and CSIA, and is available exclusively to CSIA Instructors and ACA coaches.
Instructors and coaches will learn through this Intro to Terrain Park module how to create a safe and fun experience for their participants. This course covers: Safety Rules, Park Etiquette, Emergency Action Plan, Park and Features, Risk Assessments, Skill Matching and Teaching in the terrain park (XS and S features only).
Access to Terrrain park is subject to local resorts and snow schools rules. Please always verify with your employer before proceeding to the park with clients.
For CSIA Single Members
For CSIA-ACA Dual Members
Quick Access:
Regional Atlantic Québec Ontario
Central Alberta British Columbia
Pro Days Camp Across the Country
New Pro Days Camp will frequently be added to the schedule throughout the season. Search for Pro Days Camp on the Search and Register page to view all listings.
Pro Days Camp - Banff - November 24th to 27th, 2025
Kick-start your season in style with a mix of skiing, learning and social activities! Combine consecutive Pro Days for an extended training experience, always according to your interests and objectives. $120+tx($138.00+tx after November 10th), per day, for on-snow activities.
Discounted accommodation available at Banff Park Lodge. Click here for reservations.
Social Activities:
November 23: Registration & CSIA Store
November 24: AGM
November 25: Hall of Fame Induction (Janice Morgan) Cocktail & Banquet Dinner ($92+tax)
November 26: Indoor presentation & Social
Pro Days offered:
Monday November 24
Tuesday November 25
Wednesday November 26
Thursday November 27
Itinerary
Nov 23
Registration and CSIA store: 7-9pm, Banff Park Lodge - The Den Boardroom
Nov 24 - LAKE LOUISE
On-snow session: 10am-3:30pm
AGM: 5:30pm, Banff Park Lodge – Summit Salon
Nov 25 - LAKE LOUISE
On-snow session: 10am-3:30pm
Cocktail 6:00-6:30pm: Banff Park Lodge - Summit Salon
Gala Banquet & HOF Induction: 6:45-10pm, Banff Park Lodge - Summit Salon
Nov 26 - SUNSHINE
On-snow session: 10am-3:30pm
Indoor presentation & Social: 5-7pm, Banff Park Lodge
Nov 27 - SUNSHINE
On-snow session 10am-3:30pm
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Pro Days Camp - Tremblant - December 3-5, 2025
Kick-start your season in style with a mix of skiing, learning and social activities! Combine consecutive Pro Days for an extended training experience, always according to your interests and objectives. Early registration through November 19th: $120+tx ($138.00+tx after deadline), per day, for on-snow activities.
Social Activities
December 2: Registration and CSIA store
December 3: Hall of Fame Induction (Jim Peever, Charles Martin & Robert Crook -Posthumously) Cocktail & Banquet Dinner ($85+tax)
December 4: Indoor presentation & Social
Discounted accommodation available: Click here for reservations.
On-snow activities:
Wednesday December 3
Thursday December 4
Friday December 5
Itinerary
December 2
Registration and CSIA store: 6-8pm, Base camp (#43 on Tremblant's map available here)
December 3
On-snow session: 9am-3pm
Cocktail: 6-7pm, Base Camp
Gala Banquet and HOF Induction: 7-9pm, Base Camp
December 4
On-snow session: 9am-3pm
Indoor presentation & Social: 5-7pm Base Camp
December 5
On-snow session: 9am-3pm
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The Women in Skiing Committee exists to increase the number of people that identify as female in our organization, especially in leadership roles and the higher levels of certification.
The following Events have two purposes:
Here are some of the events, past and present that you can watch or participate in. I hope you will join us in any way you can to shift the landscape of our organization:
WIS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190922042587172
This page is a way to connect with each other all across the country; promotion of events, recognition of achievements and educational pieces.
WIS Pro Days / Camps:
Go to the Search and Register Button to find a WIS Pro Day in your area.
WIS Summit Camps - West and East. A chance to focus on you and your development; be it skiing, teaching, social or psychological growth you are looking for. A supportive environment to challenge yourself with coaches that may look and ski a little more like you.
WIS Talks
The committee is planning to offer approximately one online talk for all members of any gender per month. Links will be sent by email to all members and promoted on our Facebook page. Topics typically include gear education, trailblazers in our sport and psycho-educational pieces.
2022 / 23
Information to come
Here is a list of Past WIS Talks Recordings:
Sunday November 1, 2020 - WIS Talk Introduction
Zoom Recording (available to everyone) no passcode : click here
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Tuesday February 10, 2021 - WIS Equipment Talk by Leslie Baker-Brown
Zoom Recording (available to everyone) with passcode MMh0ynS^ : click here
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Wednesday March 24, 2021 - Women of the Demo Team Panel
Presented by the Ontario Committee. Journeys shared of four women who represented Canada at various Interski Events, their training, their motivations and selection to the Team.
Zoom Recording (available to everyone) with passcode *nN2$#8M : click here
*Program Registration. Please note that Registration
closes 7 days prior to the start date. Search and Register.
Documents:
2024 AGM Agenda
Financial Statements 2023-2024
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QC Online Workshops: None available currently.
CSIA Alberta Annual General Meeting 2025
Click on the links below to access the 2025 CSIA Alberta Annual General Meeting related documentation.
2020-2021 CSIA BC Annual General Meeting. Sunday November 22, 2020 at 4:00 PM.
Zoom recording link request:
Upcoming BC Events, get more information: click here.
Pro Days - Pro Days Camps - Pro Sessions
The CSIA is excited to offer you customizable training opportunities with Pro Days, Pro Days Camps, and Pro Sessions!
Pro Days offer full day (4.5 hours on snow) training opportunities for advancement of your skiing and teaching skills based on your personal aspirations and where you are in your own journey. Looking for some guidance as you set your sights on your next Level of certification? Need help brushing up your demonstration skills? Want to train alongside your ski school peers? There is a Pro Day for you.
Enhance your training experience with multi-day Pro Days Camps of 2 or more consecutive days, for an even deeper focus and access to exclusive training topics!
Pro Days, Sessions and Camps are open to all Regular and Affiliate members in good standing and qualify for Membership Recall.
Pro Day Short Turns
(Join an Intermediate Terrain or Advanced Terrain session, for a customized experience based on your skills and experience!)
Offered in both Intermediate and Advanced Terrain sessions, these full-day programs are designed to develop your short turn skills to expand your terrain options or fine-tune your skills for greater speed and performance. Learn how to effectively incorporate short turns into your skiing toolbox. We'll guide you through the essential skills needed to execute them and break down the differences between intermediate, advanced, and expert-level short turns. Tailored to your ability, this program provides the tools and tactics to help you develop and refine your short-turn technique, regardless of your experience level.
Intermediate Terrain sessions are recommended for Level 1 instructors training for Level 2 or Level 2 instructors who are looking to build confidence with their short turn demonstrations or teaching tactics. Advanced Terrain sessions are recommended for Level 2 instructors training for Level 3 or Level 3 instructors looking to increase their ski performance on steeper terrain and learn advanced teaching strategies.
OBJECTIVES
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Pro Day Bumps
(Join an Intermediate Terrrain or Advanced Terrain session, for a customized experience based on your skills and experience!)
Offered in both Intermediate and Advanced Terrain options, these full-day programs are designed to help you build the essential skills for confident bump skiing. Through expert guidance and focused practice, you’ll learn techniques to navigate moguls with greater control and precision.
The sessions have been designed to help you develop the fundamentals of navigating moguls and uneven terrain. You'll learn different approaches and lines through the bumps, including how to read and react to the structure of moguls to maintain balance and control.
From intermediate to expert-level bump skiing, we’ll break down the key skills required for each level, providing tailored tools and tactics to help you improve. By the end of the day, you’ll confidently ski bumps with controlled turns, manage speed, and have a deeper understanding of strategies to safely assess and tackle ungroomed terrain.
Intermediate Terrain sessions are recommended for instructors who have limited experience skiing or teaching in bumps. Terrain choices will be appropriate for learning new skills and tactics while increasing confidence.
Advanced Terrain sessions are recommended for instructors who are already comfortable skiing intermediate bumps and are ready to increase the challenge level with speed or terrain. This is a great session for those looking to explore advanced teaching strategies and tactics.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
Pro Day Women In Skiing
(taught by Women, for Women!)
Open to members who identify as female of all ages, abilities and perspectives, this program is offered in two different formats:
Pro Day Women In Skiing (1-day)
The Pro Day - WIS is for all those that identify as female to come and join in on a day not just for ski improvement (we’ll do that of course!) but also for something else. There is just something special that happens when a group of women ski together. The support and encouragement to expand your comfort zone results in a super fun day that leaves you with new friends, mentors, and a feeling of accomplishment. Women of all levels are welcomed, and an effort will be made to form groups of similar ability levels or interests. Themes that are explored are potential gender differences, motivation and leadership. Please come join us and see why a WIS day is so impactful and inspiring.
Pro Day Camp – Women in Skiing Summit (3-day Camp)
All the WIS Pro Day offers and more! 3 days with a group and coach that will inspire you to reach your next goal. Whether it is to gain more confidence off piste, increase speed and performance, learn from a coach that moves more like you, or simply just meet an amazing group of people, the WIS camp will exceed your expectations in all areas. Camps typically include ski improvement on and off piste, optional brush training, speakers, and social events where possible. All ages, all abilities welcome. Do this for you. You deserve it!
Objectives :
Pro Day Custom
Pro Day Custom fully adapts to you and Snow School’s needs! Most sessions will be delivered in collaboration with the Snow Schools, based on a specific topic. All details available in your local Pro room!
Pro Day Custom may also include special regional programming, or open training at smaller resorts.
Pro Session Custom
Pro Sessions are a “half day” (2.5 hours on snow) providing a quick hit of ski specific training in a shorter time frame, if the full day Pro Day doesn’t fit your regular schedule. Watch for AM and PM sessions as well as evening training opportunities where night skiing is available! (not available in all regions).
Pro Day Race
Coming in 2026 to select locations across the country! Keep an eye out for the official launch!
Welcome to the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance! The following is a step by step guide to the CSIA Certification Pathway.
The Pathway includes four Levels of Instructor Certification and a Trainer Designation. The training offered within the Pathway is the perfect way to develop skills and expand knowledge, while practical teaching experience within a Snow School will provide you with the opportunity to implement these skills to truly hone your craft. Real world teaching is exciting, fulfilling and offers invaluable experience as you target new goals.
You can begin your journey with either a 3 day Level 1 Certification Course or Snow Park Level 1 Certification Course. Some Snow Schools in Canada also offer a Level 1 Apprentice Development Program offered over a longer term, in conjunction with on-the-job experience.
Level 1 Certification Course description click here.
Level 1 Candidate Guide click here.
Snow Park Level 1 Certification Course description click here.
Snow Park Level 1 Certification Candidate Guide click here.
The Snow Park Level 2 Certification Course is for anyone who has completed the Snow Park Level 1 Certification and is building their advanced skills in the Terrain Park environment. You will receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development and gain insight into the next steps in the world of ski teaching.
Snow Park Level 2 Certification Course description click here.
Snow Park Level 2 Certification Candidate Guide click here
The Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 Programs are offered in Skiing and Teaching “Tracks”. To acquire the complete Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4 Certifications, Members must pass both of the related Skiing and Teaching components, however independent development in either of the tracks is also possible.
As a Level 1 Certified or Snow Park Certified Ski Instructor, you can take advantage of the Level 2 Certification Program, which is comprised of the following:
Level 2 Skier Development (2 days)
Level 2 Teacher Development (2 days)
Level 2 Exam (2 days – Teaching and Skiing)
Level 2 Certification Program description click here.
Level 2 Candidate Guide click here.
As a Level 2 Certified Ski Instructor, consider embarking on the Level 3 Certification Program, which is comprised of the following:
Level 3 Skier Development (3 days)
Level 3 Teacher Development (3 days)
Level 3 Exam (2 days – Teaching and Skiing)
Level 3 Certification Program description click here.
Level 3 Candidate Guide click here.
As a Level 3 Certified Ski Instructor, you are encouraged to attain the Trainer Designation which helps build skills valuable in training new Ski Instructors and is a mandatory requirement for all CSIA Level 1 Course Conductor. Please contact your Education Program Coordinator (EPC) for more information, email communication is preferred.
The Trainer Designation is comprised of the following:
Trainer Development (2 days)
Trainer Exam (1 day)
Trainer Development Candidate Guide click here.
Trainer Designation description click here.
As a fully certified Level 3 with the Trainer Designation, the highest level of CSIA Certification is within reach. Extensive professional experience inside and outside the Ski Industry are valued and strongly recommended for those embarking on the Level 4 Certification Program which is comprised of the following:
Level 4 Skier Development (4 days)
Level 4 Teacher Development (4 days)
Level 4 Exam (3 days – Teaching and Skiing)
Level 4 Certification Program description click here.
