Jobs & Employer Options

• The Hot Jobs database will give you access to an extensive list of employers and job opportunities in a variety of categories.  Some jobs will be for mid-season arrivals and many will be listed for the Summer or Winter Seasons. 
• http://www.gointernational.ca/programs-in-canada/Sample_Hot_Jobs_List.aspx  
• Job opportunities depend on a number of factors including your education, work experience, English level, attitude, motivation, and interview skills as well as your program start and end dates. 
• Most jobs pay $9-$12/hr.  Some jobs also pay tips.
• Hours of work are between 25 and 40 hours per week.

Possible Jobs include

• Winter (Ski) / Summer Resort Work
• Hotels and Inns
• Restaurants, Bars and Cafes
• Retail Shops
• Leisure Activities and Tourist Attractions

Summer Jobs

• Work Dates
  Jobs start in May or June and end in September or October.
• Accommodation
  Many Canadian summer employers offer staff housing. Those who do not will offer you advice on finding housing in the area.
• Positions Available
  As you will see below there is a wide variety of positions available over the summer. The more flexible you are with your job search the more likelihood of getting offered a job.  Some positions do not need any previous experience. Think of any job that happens at a holiday resort and employers are looking to fill them!

Winter Jobs

The ski season runs from mid-November through to April but obviously depends upon the amount of snowfall and the resort. You are expected to work the entire season and there is often an end of season bonus. Canada hosts some of the best Ski Resorts in the world and there is a wide range of amazing Ski Resorts for you to work at.  We recommend you do not just limit your job search to Whistler or British Columbia and open your search up across the entire country!

• Work Dates
  Jobs start in November or December and last until April and you must commit to working full time throughout this period. Some resorts may start slightly earlier than November and most resorts are open until mid April.
• Accommodation
  Many Canadian winter employers offer staff housing. Those who do not will offer you advice on finding housing in the area.
• Positions Available
  As you can see listed below there is a wide variety of positions available with the winter employers for those who love the snow and those who just want to "be there". The more flexible you are with your job search the more chance you have of getting offered a job. Some positions do not need any previous skiing or boarding experience unless you want to work on the slopes. Almost all of the jobs offered by the resorts include a free or discounted ski pass!

Note:

• Ski Resorts will start hiring for the upcoming Winter Season in July and the bulk of their hiring is done in September and October.  Many Employers will run their own Job Fairs where you will need to be in Canada to interview with employers in person.  This means you may need to plan your arrival into Canada a couple of months before the season opens.