Member Benefits.
Becoming a CAA member requires knowledge of evolving avalanche-related sciences, specialized technical training, and extensive operational experience. CAA members serve the public by evaluating avalanche hazards and managing risks to protect people and property from avalanches. As a member of the CAA, you gain an important credential that assures these vital responsibilities are being conducted by a capable and qualified individual.
The intangible benefits are not always as obvious to members, but a substantial amount of staff time is dedicated to them. A few of these are:
- Governance of the membership, and its Code of Ethics and conflict resolution within the membership
- Standards maintenance within the industry through member audits of CPD points
- Advocacy, representation and issue resolution with government, media and other organizations
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Access to members-only professional development opportunities. See CPD Opportunities
- Members-only avalanche search and rescue workshops. See Workshops
- Professional development webinars delivered by industry subject matter experts and industry leaders
- Professional development standards that demonstrate a commitment to professional excellence, ethical practice, and staying current with developments in the avalanche industry. See CPD page
Spring Conference & AGM
- Discounted admission to the Spring Conference
- Discounted admission to attend the Spring Conference virtually
- Discounted admission to all social events at the Spring Conference
- Voting rights at the AGM
Networking Opportunities
- Access to the Mentorship Forum
- Access to our Career Center, which features exclusive job postings
- Access to members-only networking events
Avalanche Journal Subscription
- Free subscription to The Avalanche Journal
- Option to receive the journal digitally or physically
Instruct AST Courses
- Exclusive right to teach Avalanche Canada Training courses
- Avalanche Practitioners and Basic Avalanche Educators can instruct AST 1, Companion Rescue Skills, and AST Refresher courses
- Avalanche Professionals and Advanced Avalanche Educators can instruct all Avalanche Canada Training courses
Prizes & Awards
- Eligible to win our monthly member appreciation prize
- Eligibility for CAA Service awards
- Partner giveaways
- Photo competitions
- Survey prizes
Purchasing
- Access to the CAA Pro Purchase Program (120+ brands)
- Access to the CAA Member offer with Arc’teryx
- 10% off all CAA products in the CAA store
Insurance Options
Mental Health
- Access to our Mental Health Resources
- Critical Incident Stress Management
Recognition
- Eligibility and access to CAA logos under license to promote your membership to the public
- Inclusion in our membership directory
- Iron-on member patch
InfoEx
- Avalanche Professionals can apply for InfoEx access
- Associate members receive a 10% discount on InfoEx for their operation
Video Library
- Exclusive access to our video library (coming soon)
- Recordings of all CPD sessions since 2017
- Recordings of all Spring Conference presentations since 2017
