Who is the CSIA?
Founded in 1938 and incorporated in 1949 as a not-for-profit organization, the CSIA is the professional ski teaching body in Canada. It is a federally recognized teaching institution and it trains and certifies Ski Instructors to best serve its Partners such as Snow Schools and the Canadian Skiing Public.
Canada has six CSIA Regions: Atlantic, Québec, Ontario, Central, Alberta and British Columbia — each represented on the Board of Directors. The six members of the National Board of Directors conduct the affairs and business of the CSIA. Regional affairs are addressed through Regional Committees, who are serving regional needs through Member Communications and Regional Events.
What is the CSIA’s Vision, Mission, and Values?
Vision
Leaders in ski education dedicated to creating passionate lifelong skiers.
Mission
The CSIA sets Canada’s standard for the profession of ski teaching through innovative training and certification programs, contributing to the safety and growth of the industry and enjoyment of skiing for everyone.
Values
- Learning: Furthering the education of ski instructors and sharing of knowledge
- Community: Built on diversity, inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability
- Integrity: Engaging in honest, ethical, respectful, and professional conduct
- Growth: Continuously advancing excellence in ski teaching and instructional standards
Diversity and Equality
“The Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance stands for equality”.
These are challenging times. Our sphere of influence is the passion for our sport and our love of the mountains. It is this realm that gives us a unique opportunity to help shape the future.
We want everyone to join us on the slopes. Everyone. In recent months, we have made some of the biggest changes in the organization’s history. It is our goal to embrace all those communities that have been underrepresented in our organization as Instructors. We are motivated to provide an educational system that provides the opportunity for anyone to be successful.
A deep connection is the cornerstone of us being compassionate and respectful to one another. Our sport creates such a connection. It is the essence of our profession. Our journey to be better never ends.
What do we Offer?
CSIA Education includes Programs with four Certification Levels and extensive Professional Development with Pro Days. Programs are administered under the technical guidelines established by the Technical Committee and the National Office, which is based out of Montréal, Québec.
Anyone who wishes to become a regular Member of the CSIA must attend and pass a Certification Program. Each Member has access to all types of training and education and receives communications and online material provided by the CSIA.
International Affiliations
The CSIA is a member of the International Ski Instructors' Association (ISIA), the body encompassing the national ski teaching associations of some 38 alpine nations. The purpose of the ISIA is to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas among countries and to harmonize certification equivalencies with regard to international standards. The member nations meet annually, and every four years at a larger meeting, called Interski Congress, which is held on snow.
Board of Directors
Chair and National Representative of Ontario
Vice-Chair and National Representative of Central
Secretary and National Representative of British-Columbia
Treasurer and National Representative of Atlantic
National Representative of Alberta
National Representative of Quebec / National Board Liaison to TEC Committee
Vacant
Past Chair, Non-voting
Financial Advisor, Non-voting
Governance Advisor, Non-voting
CSIA Staff
Managing Director
CSIA Level 3, ACA Member
1-800-811-6428 or 514-748-2648 Ext. 224
Senior Director of Finance and Shared Services
1-800-811-6428 or 514-748-2648 Ext. 232
Program Manager
CSIA Level 4, Level 4 Course Conductor
1-800-811-6428 Ext. 236
Senior Leader, Course Conductor Training and Development
CSIA Level 4, Level 4 Course Conductor
418-487-8307
Products and Education Manager
CSIA Level 4, Level 4 Course Conductor
1-800-811-6428 Ext. 237
Information Technology Manager
CSIA Level 3, Level 4 (Skiing), ACA Level 3
1-800-811-6428 or 514-748-2648 Ext. 229
Membership Experience Manager
1-800-811-6428 or 514-748-2648 Ext. 238
Communications Coordinator
CSIA Level 1
1-800-811-6428 or 514-748-2648 Ext. 222
Lead Program Administrator
1-800-811-6428 or 514-748-2648 Ext. 234
Accounting Assistant
1-800-811-6428 or 514-748-2648 Ext. 231
Bookkeeper
1-800-811-6428 or 514-748-2648 Ext. 230
Administrative Technician
1-800-811-6428 or 514-748-2648 Ext. 228
Membership Service Agent
1-800-811-6428 or 514-748-2648 Ext. 221
Education Program Coordinators (EPC) and Regional Administrative Coordinators (RAC). Email communication is preferred.
Atlantic Education Program Coordinator
1-800-811-6428 Ext. 100
Québec Education Program Coordinator
1-800-811-6428 Ext. 101
Québec Regional Administrative Coordinator
1-800-811-6428 Ext. 107
Ontario Education Program Coordinator
1-800-811-6428 Ext. 103
Ontario Regional Administrative Coordinator
1-800-811-6428 Ext. 102
Central Education Program Coordinator
1-800-811-6428 Ext. 104
Alberta Education Program Coordinator
1-800-811-6428 Ext. 111
Alberta Regional Administrative Coordinator
1-800-811-6428 Ext. 105
British Columbia Education Program Coordinator
1-800-811-6428 Ext. 106
British Columbia Regional Administrative Coordinator
1-800-811-6428 Ext. 108
