Ski Season Jobs Canada
Ski Season Jobs - Canada A UK national can work a ski season in Canada by applying for a Working Holiday visa through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. This visa is the most…
Ski Season Jobs - Canada
A UK national can work a ski season in Canada by applying for a Working Holiday visa through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program.
This visa is the most common way to get a seasonal job, as it's an open work permit, meaning you don't need a job offer before applying.
The visa allows you to work for most employers in Canada for up to 24 months.
Types of Ski Season Jobs
Ski resorts offer a wide variety of jobs, so you don't necessarily need to be a skilled skier or snowboarder to get a job on the mountain. Common positions include:
- Hospitality and Guest Services: These roles are abundant and include working as a server, bartender, barista, or chef in resort restaurants and bars. You could also work in hotel front desks, housekeeping, or as a bell person.
- Mountain Operations: These are the jobs that keep the resort running. Roles include lift operators, snowmakers, and terrain park attendants.
- When to Apply: The hiring process begins in late summer or early autumn for the season that typically starts in November. The major resorts often have job fairs or online application portals that open well in advance.
- Directly with the Resort: The most common way to get a job is by applying directly on the websites of the ski resorts.
- Whistler Online links to look for jobs
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Vail Resorts Careers Website: https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/whistler/go/Whistler-Blackcomb-Jobs/3521600/
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Tourism Whistler: https://www.whistler.com/careers/
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Whistler Platinum: https://whistlerplatinum.com/jobs/
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Big White : has job fair in October in Kelowna - check : https://www.bigwhite.com/employment-centre
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Banff : there are job fairs - best apply to banff Job Centre
- Smaller Resorts: Don't overlook smaller resorts, as they can also offer great opportunities and a different experience.
- Job Fairs: Many resorts hold virtual or in-person job fairs. If you are already in Canada, attending these can be a great way to meet recruiters and secure a job on the spot.
- Working Holiday Companies: Some companies specialise in helping young people secure a ski season job in Canada. They can assist with visa applications, provide job placements, and help with arrival services like setting up a bank account and getting a Social Insurance Number (SIN).
- Retail and Rentals: You can work in the retail shops selling gear or as a rental technician fitting guests with skis and snowboards.
- Ski and Snowboard Instructor: If you're a skilled skier or snowboarder, you can become an instructor. Many resorts offer training and certification programs that can lead to a guaranteed job.
- Ski instructor courses in Canada are plentiful but expensive, normally about 8,000, and the insurance often starts at 1500 alone to cover your course fees.
- A better strategy is to get your qualifications in the UK or Europe and then apply for a ski instructing job in Canada.