ABOUT CSIA Ontario
who we are
We’re the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA), and we’re all about making skiing more enjoyable and safe. The CSIA is Canada’s leader in training and certifying ski instructors from coast to coast to coast.
WHAT WE DO
CSIA sets the national standards for ski teaching, so instructors from all over the country can provide great experiences for skiers like you.
CSIA NATIONAL & CSIA ONTARIO
CSIA Ontario is one of six regions in CSIA. Here’s what each does:
CSIA ONTARIO
- Listens to Ontario members’ feedback and advocates for their needs
- Connects with Snow Schools to learn what’s going well and what challenges they face
- Throws fun events to thank members
- Gives out scholarships, bursaries, and grants
- Holds a yearly general meeting for Ontario members
- Recognizes and celebrates outstanding members
- Governed by a regional Board
CSIA NATIONAL
- Creates and manages CSIA programs
- Grants CSIA Level 1-4 Certifications
- Plans the CSIA program schedule
- Hosts a yearly national general meeting for all members
- Offers a scholarship program
- Sets up partnerships for member discounts on equipment, clothing, travel, and more
- Manages Recall & Reinstatement processes
- Governed by a national Board
OUR TEAM
The CSIA Ontario Board is made up of a diverse group of leaders. They come from different backgrounds and ages, all with a shared passion for the sport of skiing.
Board members are voted upon by you, the Membership, at our annual regional AGM.
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Kevin Bulmer
Kevin’s caring leadership and skill obtained during his rewarding career in operational leadership with a large multinational company enables him to effectively lead our organization.
A lifelong ski instructor based in Eastern Ontario who takes great pleasure in introducing folks to skiing for the first time and seeing their joy and success when they can control their speed and change direction for the first time. Kevin enjoys helping re-introduce folks to skiing when they have been away from the sport for a long time and seeing how happy they are when rediscovering the fun of sliding. And in particular, a source of pride and enjoyment comes from helping young people to become ski instructors allowing CSIA to remain vibrant, relevant and helpful to the skiing public.The board is a fantastic opportunity to help share the thrill of skiing while working and learning from new and experienced instructors alike and all the talented folks involved in the sport.
VICE-CHAIR
Jiao Jiang
Jiao is the snow school director of the Snowland Outdoor Club. With an anesthesiologist background, she works as a nurse practitioner in anesthesia at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, as well as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Toronto. She is also a recipient of the Canada 150 Community Volunteer Award and the Ontario Leading Women Building Communities Award.
TREASURER
Mike Harrison
Michael Harrison is a multifaceted professional with a passion for skiing and over 15 years of experience as an instructor at Blue Mountain. His dedication to the sport is evident through his roles as a L2 CSIA certified instructor and EL Race coach at Jozo’s Ski School.
With a background in the promotional products industry spanning three decades, Michael has successfully balanced his career with his love for skiing. His commitment to teaching and coaching has not only enhanced his students’ skills on the slopes but also inspired a new generation of skiers.
Beyond his professional achievements, Michael is deeply involved in the skiing community at Blue, known for his enthusiastic approach to teaching and coaching. He combines technical expertise with a passion for sharing the joy of skiing with others, making a lasting impact on his students and colleagues alike.
Outside of skiing, Michael enjoys exploring the natural beauty of Collingwood and engaging in outdoor activities that complement his adventurous spirit.
SECRETARY
Steven Green
Steven is an MBA professional with extensive experience in business management, Board governance, and strategic leadership. Proven success in driving strategy, scaling businesses, and leading complex projects. With a background in both the public and private sectors, Steven holds an MBA in Health Management, a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration, and a Project Management Professional Certification. Steven is a co-owner of a travelling ski club and currently serves as the CFO. Holds Board Executive positions as Vice Chairperson of a six-hospital corporation with a $250 million budget and is the Chair of the hospital Board Governance Committee.
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Scott Bowditch
Scott has been a member of the CSIA since 1989 and ACA (CSCF) since 1990. He primarily coached and taught at Ski Big 3 (the ones near Whitby) while living in the GTA. Since relocating to the Ottawa area in 2019, he has been teaching at Calabogie Peaks and coaching at Ottawa Sports Alpine Club.Outside of skiing, Scott manages the Canada and Western USA sales teams for an Ottawa tech company. He and his wife, Lisa, live in Portland, Ontario and have three grown children.
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Monica Costa
Mo is a lifestyle & possibility coach and a proud member of the CSIA since 2002 guiding individuals to unlock their potential through skiing, breath work, yoga and play.She inspires personal growth and self-discovery, helping people embrace life’s boundless possibilities and seize new opportunities on and off the slopes. Monica is an almost Level 3 teaching at Craigleith Ski Club.
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Bill Hogg
Passionate about family activities, where no one is left out – sitting on the sidelines watching, I learned to ski later in life as a family activity which created fond memories with my children, and now my grandchildren.
I have been seeking opportunities to leverage my business experience to contribute in a meaningful way to organizations I support. I have been a CSIA member since earning my L1 in 2001. Currently L2, having completed my training for my L3, I teach the Adult Flex at The Heights and previously taught at MSLM.I look forward to the opportunity to give back through the CSIA Ontario Board and hopefully facilitate creating similar opportunities for other families.
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Jim Irving
Experience with passion breeds success
Jim Irving is a lifelong alpine skier and is currently a CSIA Level 1 instructor. He also participates as a ski instructor with the Ontario Track3 Adaptive Sports Association, coaching physically and developmentally challenged teenagers to love skiing as much as he does.
Jim brings a wealth of business acumen to this CSIA Ontario Board position – in the specific areas of marketing, leadership development, business coaching and Emotional Intelligence, and has held past positions with two Canadian healthcare Boards. Jim is honored to join the CSIA Ontario Board of Directors and continue to give back to the sport of alpine skiing.
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Phil Sim
Phil is a retired high school teacher who grew up in Ottawa skiing at Camp Fortune going through Nancy Green to the National Capital Division racing programs. He raced throughout Ontario for Camp Fortune and George Brown College. Phil completed his Level 3 CSIA and Level 2 CSCF. He coached at Camp Fortune, Glebe Collegiate and worked as an instructor for Mont Tremblant, Snow Hawks and Mont Ste-Marie. Prior to his high school teaching career he worked as an advertising Art Director in Toronto, and taught at Community Colleges. Phil looks forward to giving back to the CSIA.
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Kevin Bulmer
Kevin’s caring leadership and skill obtained during his rewarding career in operational leadership with a large multinational company enables him to effectively lead our organization.
A lifelong ski instructor based in Eastern Ontario who takes great pleasure in introducing folks to skiing for the first time and seeing their joy and success when they can control their speed and change direction for the first time. Kevin enjoys helping re-introduce folks to skiing when they have been away from the sport for a long time and seeing how happy they are when rediscovering the fun of sliding. And in particular, a source of pride and enjoyment comes from helping young people to become ski instructors allowing CSIA to remain vibrant, relevant and helpful to the skiing public.The board is a fantastic opportunity to help share the thrill of skiing while working and learning from new and experienced instructors alike and all the talented folks involved in the sport.
VICE-CHAIR
Jiao Jiang
Jiao is the snow school director of the Snowland Outdoor Club. With an anesthesiologist background, she works as a nurse practitioner in anesthesia at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, as well as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Toronto. She is also a recipient of the Canada 150 Community Volunteer Award and the Ontario Leading Women Building Communities Award.
TREASURER
Mike Harrison
Michael Harrison is a multifaceted professional with a passion for skiing and over 15 years of experience as an instructor at Blue Mountain. His dedication to the sport is evident through his roles as a L2 CSIA certified instructor and EL Race coach at Jozo’s Ski School.
With a background in the promotional products industry spanning three decades, Michael has successfully balanced his career with his love for skiing. His commitment to teaching and coaching has not only enhanced his students’ skills on the slopes but also inspired a new generation of skiers.
Beyond his professional achievements, Michael is deeply involved in the skiing community at Blue, known for his enthusiastic approach to teaching and coaching. He combines technical expertise with a passion for sharing the joy of skiing with others, making a lasting impact on his students and colleagues alike.
Outside of skiing, Michael enjoys exploring the natural beauty of Collingwood and engaging in outdoor activities that complement his adventurous spirit.
SECRETARY
Steven Green
Steven is an MBA professional with extensive experience in business management, Board governance, and strategic leadership. Proven success in driving strategy, scaling businesses, and leading complex projects. With a background in both the public and private sectors, Steven holds an MBA in Health Management, a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration, and a Project Management Professional Certification. Steven is a co-owner of a travelling ski club and currently serves as the CFO. Holds Board Executive positions as Vice Chairperson of a six-hospital corporation with a $250 million budget and is the Chair of the hospital Board Governance Committee.
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Scott Bowditch
Scott has been a member of the CSIA since 1989 and ACA (CSCF) since 1990. He primarily coached and taught at Ski Big 3 (the ones near Whitby) while living in the GTA. Since relocating to the Ottawa area in 2019, he has been teaching at Calabogie Peaks and coaching at Ottawa Sports Alpine Club.Outside of skiing, Scott manages the Canada and Western USA sales teams for an Ottawa tech company. He and his wife, Lisa, live in Portland, Ontario and have three grown children.
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Monica Costa
Mo is a lifestyle & possibility coach and a proud member of the CSIA since 2002 guiding individuals to unlock their potential through skiing, breath work, yoga and play.She inspires personal growth and self-discovery, helping people embrace life’s boundless possibilities and seize new opportunities on and off the slopes. Monica is an almost Level 3 teaching at Craigleith Ski Club.
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Bill Hogg
Passionate about family activities, where no one is left out – sitting on the sidelines watching, I learned to ski later in life as a family activity which created fond memories with my children, and now my grandchildren.
I have been seeking opportunities to leverage my business experience to contribute in a meaningful way to organizations I support. I have been a CSIA member since earning my L1 in 2001. Currently L2, having completed my training for my L3, I teach the Adult Flex at The Heights and previously taught at MSLM.I look forward to the opportunity to give back through the CSIA Ontario Board and hopefully facilitate creating similar opportunities for other families.
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Jim Irving
Experience with passion breeds success
Jim Irving is a lifelong alpine skier and is currently a CSIA Level 1 instructor. He also participates as a ski instructor with the Ontario Track3 Adaptive Sports Association, coaching physically and developmentally challenged teenagers to love skiing as much as he does.
Jim brings a wealth of business acumen to this CSIA Ontario Board position – in the specific areas of marketing, leadership development, business coaching and Emotional Intelligence, and has held past positions with two Canadian healthcare Boards. Jim is honored to join the CSIA Ontario Board of Directors and continue to give back to the sport of alpine skiing.
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Clementine Lascelles
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Phil Sim
Phil is a retired high school teacher who grew up in Ottawa skiing at Camp Fortune going through Nancy Green to the National Capital Division racing programs. He raced throughout Ontario for Camp Fortune and George Brown College. Phil completed his Level 3 CSIA and Level 2 CSCF. He coached at Camp Fortune, Glebe Collegiate and worked as an instructor for Mont Tremblant, Snow Hawks and Mont Ste-Marie. Prior to his high school teaching career he worked as an advertising Art Director in Toronto, and taught at Community Colleges. Phil looks forward to giving back to the CSIA.
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