Jamie Marr
Canmore,Canada
Summary
Knowledgeable outdoor professional with a background in search and rescue operations. Proven experience in executing successful missions and collaborating with teams under high-pressure conditions. Qualified rock guide/alpine instructor through NZOIA, looking to pursue a career as a mountain guide and paramedic. Moved to Canada on a 2-year working holiday visa. Seeking a winter based role that allows for growth, industry learning/experience and skiing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranger, Search & Rescue
Department of Conservation
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Seasonal team member for professional Alpine Rescue Team, based in Aoraki Mt Cook village
- HEC (human external cargo) + winch specialist
- Risk mitigation and tasking preparation
- Ongoing training, including terrestrial rope rescue, medical scenarios, avalanche forecasting, high altitude aviation, technical rescue in alpine terrain
- Public interfacing and Social Media
- Social media and team awareness
The Remarkables Ski Patrol
NZ Ski
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Seasonal team member of high operating team, tasked with hazard mitigation, avalanche control, alpine first-aid, and back-country rescue
- Develop and deliver training for alpine rescue
- Day to day ski checks, explosives use, avalanche hazard mitigation
- Mentorship for new team members
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Guide - Trainer
Pure Exploration
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Organizing and delivering 3-month outdoor education programs for young adults
- Program delivery and subject matter specialist
- Rock climbing and hiking guiding: rope management, teaching, first-aid, shelter, navigation, flora & fauna
- Driving group around the South Island
- Training new instructors – currency
- Equipment and gear inventory
- Mentoring group from beginner level to achieving great results in exams through NZOIA
Education
Diploma - Avalanche Risk Management- Level 6 (ITP 2)
Otago Polytechnic
New Zealand01.2024
Diploma - Avalanche Risk Management - Level 5 (ITP 1)
Otago Polytechnic
New Zealand08-2019
NZOIA Rock 2 -
NZOIA
New Zealand01.2020
NZOIA Alpine 1 -
NZOIA
New Zealand09.2022
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care - 40hr
Peak Safety
New ZealandSkills
- Attention to detail
- Avalanche Forecasting
- First-Aid (training and experience)
- Snowmobile driving
- Alpine Search & Rescue
- Public Engagement
- Structured approach to teaching
- Social media
- High-stress tolerance
- Wilderness survival
- Basic carpentry
Timeline
Ranger, Search & Rescue
Department of Conservation
01.2023 - 01.2025
The Remarkables Ski Patrol
NZ Ski
06.2022 - 06.2024
Guide - Trainer
Pure Exploration
01.2022 - 01.2023
Diploma - Avalanche Risk Management- Level 6 (ITP 2)
Otago Polytechnic
Diploma - Avalanche Risk Management - Level 5 (ITP 1)
Otago Polytechnic
NZOIA Rock 2 -
NZOIA
NZOIA Alpine 1 -
NZOIA
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care - 40hr
Peak Safety
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