Golden’s Bruce McMahon, recently retired Senior Avalanche Forecaster for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks, received a prestigious award in front of his colleagues and family.
He was presented with a Parks Canada CEO Award of Excellence, honouring his contribution to, and outstanding career with Parks Canada.
The Parks Canada CEO Award of Excellence is the most prestigious honour awarded by the Agency to recognize Parks Canada team members and partners who have demonstrated a high level excellence.
Bruce McMahon dedicated more than 30 years to protecting the Trans Canada and Canadian Pacific, the two primary arteries in Western Canada’s transportation network,” said Karen Tierney, superintendent of Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks.
“His contribution and commitment to excellence in service has been inspirational to staff and the organizations served by the Avalanche Control Program in Glacier National Park.”
He was recognized for his important contribution to the field of avalanche control and protection in an outstanding public service career that has spanned over 30 years. He excelled in serving Canadians and in strengthening the avalanche industry as a whole.
He developed the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale, a tool now recognized in Canada and internationally as the most effective and accurate means of classifying wilderness avalanche terrain. In his 32-year career, McMahon looks at the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale as his most rewarding achievement.
He leaves behind a legacy of innovation and achievement that will be felt for years to come.
Last year he was also recognized by the federal government for his contributions with a Public Service Award of Excellence for Outstanding Career.
