Continual Improvement, Networking & Communication Highlights
Accreditation
25th year of operation inspections!
7 reviews completed with a team of 4 contract reviewers.
Enhanced reports, improved procedures, continued sharing of information and best practices.
Overhaul of the 2014 Operational Guidelines into a new, streamlined Accreditation Program.
Mtn. CariboU Industry Support Program
Inclusion of non-member industry operators in Caribou Working Group.
Collaborative workplan between HeliCat and the BC Government to upgrade the provincial compliance program.
Continued participation on the provincial Mountain Caribou Recovery Implementation Plan Progress Board
Occupational Health & Safety
Continued refinement of industry OH&S program templates, risk assessments, safe work procedures, safety talks.
Focus on snowcat operations with improvements to road risk assessments and management practices for road building, among others.
Continued analysis of industry OH&S injury statistics, claims and costs to employers.
Meetings
Our fall AGM & spring meeting where attended by a sweeping variety of members and non-members, from ski guides and operators to policy makers and non-government stakeholders, and we were encouraged and inspired by the common desire to support the positive growth of our industry.
77%
Member operations represented
77%
HeliCat sector based on skier days
37%
Affiliate
members
Sponsors
HeliCat continues to work with sponsors to promote the HeliCat industry. This past year we developed out Platinum, Gold, and Silver levels of sponsorship and defined the categories and benefits of sponsorship.
Special Projects
Completed PROJECTS
Brand & Website Update
Socio-Economic Impact Assessment
2015 Wage and Benefits Survey
IN PROGRESS
Sustainability Project
OH&S Resource Development - Phase 2
Accreditation Upgrade