CAA members are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of avalanche safety, and are committed to life-long learning and the pursuit of excellence in their fields. Avalanche work in Canada involves a wide variety of occupations—from avalanche forecasters to foresters, engineers to educators, mountain guides, researchers and wardens. For anyone whose work includes avalanche risk management, CAA professional membership is the gold standard.
There are four different levels of CAA membership:
Professional Members have completed the CAA’s Industry Training Program – Level 2 (or equivalent) and have had full-time employment in avalanche-related activities during four of the past six winter seasons.
Active Members have completed the CAA’s Industry Training Program – Level 1 (or equivalent) and have been engaged in avalanche-related activities during two of the past four winter seasons.
Affiliate Members have completed the CAA’s Industry Training Program – Level 1 (or equivalent) and are engaged in avalanche-related activities on a regular or part-time basis.
Associate Members are groups, clubs or businesses involved in avalanche-related activities or supplying a product or service applicable to avalanche-related activities.
