Gear up for the winter of a lifetime

We work with partners and employers in Eastern and Western Canada, including Whistler, Squamish, Vancouver, Victoria, Banff, Jasper and Toronto.

There’s a wide range of jobs available at Canadian winter resorts – these include:

Hotels & Resorts

• Housekeeping
• Maintenance
• Food & Beverage
• Guest Services
• Front of House
• Reception
• In Room Dining Server
• Host/Barista
• Laundry Attendant
• Busperson

Restaurants

• Servers
• Chefs/Cooks
• Dishwashers
• Hosts/Cashiers

On the Slopes:

• Lift operators (highly competitive)
• Assistant ski/snowboard instructor (highly competitive)

We also offer positions in retail and customer service. 

Depending on your position and experience, you can expect an hourly rate of pay of $18-22 CAD.

Most Winter Work Canada jobs are full time, and many will require work on weekends and/or evenings, so your days of may be midweek. Any longer time off for extended travel should be scheduled for before or after your work placement.

Staff housing will be included for the duration of your contract. You will be required to pay the costs of your housing. 

Winter Work Canada offers the following benefits:

• 3 nights’ hostel accommodation upon arrival
• Job offer at a winter resort between November and April (dates vary)
• Arrival orientation
• Assistance applying for your visa and other important predeparture information
• Staff housing for the duration of your contract - please speak with your employer about your housing costs (not included in your program fee)
• On-the-ground 24/7 emergency assistance throughout your entire stay
• Assistance setting up your mobile phone including optional sim cards
• Fun social events to meet other travellers including pub nights, hockey games, winter activities and other trips
• Conveniently located centres in Vancouver and Toronto to support you during your stay

What a great idea! Many people are interested in applying for both Winter Work Canada and Camp America – if you are planning to do both, let us know as soon as you apply. The good news is that you will receive a $100 AUD discount on your Winter Work Canada program.

If you want to do your Winter Work Canada placement first, you will need to be placed with an approved J1 Visa for Camp America before arriving in Canada.

If you are thinking about doing Winter Work Canada after Camp America, then just make sure you apply well in advance. You will also need to check that you can access email and make calls to speak with prospective employers while you are at camp. 

When you interview for your Winter Work Canada job, it's important that you ask as many questions as you need to make sure it's the right one for you. There is no guarantee of satisfaction or compatibility with any job, but if you do encounter issues, you are welcome to contact one of the support centres in Canada for assistance.