Preamble

The Scope of Profession statement below defines the broad range of activities the entirety of the CAA membership are is authorized to do. Membership category Scope of Practice statements are more specific, outlining the actual services an individual member category is qualified and competent to perform. Please visit the CAA Scope of Practice Statements page for more detail.

Canadian Avalanche Association

Scope of Profession

“snow avalanche risk assessment and management” means the profession in which a person (a) develops, directs and participates in the assessment and communication of avalanche risk, (b) develops and delivers avalanche risk education programs, and (c) designs and operates programs for managing avalanche risk.

 - Approved by the CAA Board of Directors September 23, 2025