Employers & Jobs
With Work Canada Job Fair you get to work and play at a Canadian resort.
The interviews will be held in Auckland on the 4th and 5th of August 2012.
The employers for the 2011 Work Canada Job Fair were:
- Asessippi, Manitoba
- Banff Lodging Company, Alberta
- Grouse Mountain, British Colombia
- Marmot Basin, Alberta
- Panorama, British Colombia
*The jobs are to be confirmed still, but will most likely remain the same as last year.
Asessippi is on the border of Saskatchewan and Manitoba and about 3 hours north of the US border. Asessippi offers their guests outstanding hospitality and a wonderful winter experience. With 25 downhill runs that range from beginner to expert, there is something for everyone!
If you want to have a truly Canadian working holiday, living and working within a small community but with the benefits of a big ski resort, than Asessippi employers are for you!
Perks of the job
- Free ski pass
- Free ski or snowboard rentals (when available)
- Limited lessons
- Discounts for staff in the Trails End Gift Shop and in the some areas of the food court
- Free hot and cold beverages and hot fresh soup made daily
- Special events for staff are also held throughout the year.
Jobs on offer
- Cashier (Tickets)
- Cashier (Food & Beverage)
- Lift Attendants
- Snowboard Instructors
- Rental Attendants
- Receptionist
Banff Lodging Company, Banff Alberta
Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, The Banff Lodging Company owns and operates nine hotels, seven restaurants, a spa, ski school, and rental shops. We will be offering a variety of positions with the Banff Lodging Company for the 2011-2012 winter season.
Banff is the largest town in Banff National Park which is located in Alberta in the Canadian Rockies. It is a resort town and one of Canada’s most popular tourist destinations. Banff is surrounded by mountains, pristine nature and wildlife and is also known for its hot springs.
There are three ski resorts located in close proximity to Banff; Sunshine Village, Ski Norquay and Lake Louise Mountain Resort. All offer amazing winter experience with some of the best skiing and snowboarding in Canada.
More information to come in the following weeks. We are currently working with the Banff Lodging Company on which positions they will be offering for the 2011-12 winter season.
Below is a sample of employment options for the Banff Lodging Company.
Perks of Job
- Company Ski Pass Prorgam
- Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Employee Complimentary Room Program: Experience our hotels first-hand! After 3 months of employment you may stay one-night in one of our hotels for free! (Based on hotel occupancy levels). This benefit repeats 3 months after each stay.
- Employee of the Year Program
- Friends and Family room rates
- Food & Beverage Discounts: In addition to the new discounts you will receive at Wild Bill's, we have eight great places to eat: the Meatball Pizza & Pasta, Chili's Grill & Bar, Caribou Keg, Downtown Keg, Season's, Pepper's, the Bear's Den Pub and Wildfire Grill. Show your current pay stub and enjoy!
- Free Ski and Snowboard Lessons
- Group Health Insurance Plan
- Massage Discount at Red Earth Spa
- Staff Canoe/Kayak pass
- Home Purchase Program
- Staff Events
- Star Moments: You’ve got talent and it shows! Our program provides a ‘mini shopping spree’ at local retailers.
- Subsidised Staff
Jobs on offer
- Maintenance Assistant
- Front Desk Agent
- Experienced Line Cook
- Host/Hostess
- Night Auditor
- Dishwasher
- Bellman
- Food & Beverage Server
- Room Attendant
Banff Lodging Company will two start dates: September & December.
Grouse Mountain, British Columbia
Grouse Mountain is located closer to a major city than any other ski resort in Canada. It's just a 15 minute drive from downtown Vancouver, located in the city of Northern Vancouver.
Grouse Mountain offers a challenging and enjoyable work environment with a world of career opportunity. Our team is dedicated to Grouse Mountain's renowned excellence and its continued growth as Vancouver's premier mountain resort.
Perks of the Job
- Grouse Mountain offers a professional atmosphere, fantastic growth opportunities, unlimited outdoor recreation (including skiing and snowboarding) an inspiring setting and many unique employee privileges. These include:
- Complimentary seasons pass for you (also valid at our sister resort Kicking Horse in Golden, B.C.)
- Complimentary seasons pass for your dependant family members (ie spouse/common-law partner and children) for year-round staff or seasonal staff entering their third season of service.
- Complimentary recreational opportunities such as skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating, and hiking. Plus access to seasonal activities such as the Lumberjack Show, Birds in Motion, Scenic Chairlift Rides and more.
- A Grouse Mountain Employee passport to use for a complimentary zipline tour, a tour of the Eye of the Wind, dining discounts and more.
- 40 % discount on food items in The Observatory, Altitudes Bistro, Lupins Café, The Grouse Grind™ Coffee Bar and The Rusty Rail BBQ (does not apply to alcohol).
- 40% discount on Starbucks food and beverage items; 20% discount on merchandise (Grouse Mountain Starbucks location only).
- Complimentary coffee and tea when using your reusable cup; a $1.00 fee is charged without a cup that goes to fund sustainability projects on the mountain.
- Complimentary hot chocolate in the chalet and in staff rooms
- Complimentary fountain drinks in Altitudes Bistro and Lupins
- 20% discount off regular priced merchandise in the retail stores: Outfitters, the Spirit Gallery and Essentials
- 40% discount for ski, board, skate or snowshoe rentals.
- Complimentary ski/snowboard group lessons, subject to availability.
- Access to the inter-mountain ski day exchange (Mountain Interchange) program & complimentary skiing/boarding at Kicking Horse.
- A complimentary Heli-jet helicopter tour, subject to seat availability and weather.
- Staff discount on Paragliding.
- Complimentary participation in the annual Vancouver Sun Run for you and a friend; check out www.sunrun.com for dates.
- Participation in our organised sports and events such as Seek the Peak and the Grouse Grind Mountain Run.
- 15% off YYoga Memberships; check out www.yyoga.ca
- Complimentary Whistler Water through our Waterperks program provided in all staff rooms.
- An annual Tourism Challenge passport issued to all staff in the spring, check out www.vancouverattractions.com
- Discounts from our corporate sponsors
Jobs on offer
- Sleigh Operator
- Barista
- Guest Services Representative
- Ice Rink Attendant
- Lift Operator
- Mountain Maintenance
- Rental Technician
- Lupins Cashier
- Store Room Attendant
- Third Cook
Marmot Basin, Alberta
Marmot Basin is located in the rugged landscape of Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, just 20 minutes from the town of Jasper. Overlooking breathtaking mountain vistas, you will find the 1,675 acres, 86 runs and 3,000 vertical feet of varied terrain that make up Marmot Basin: the second highest base elevation of all Canadian ski areas.
Perks of the job
- Season pass with reciprocal lift pass agreements with other resorts
- Housing must be organised offsite - Marmot Basin will provide more information about housing
- Complimentary staff bus transportation
- One 50% off lift pass per month for friends and family
- 50% off food & 30% off retail items
- Organised staff functions throughout the season
- Stores in Jasper offer discount to Marmot Basin staff
Jobs on offer
- Ticket sales Coordinator
- Rental Shop Attendant
- Ski and Snowboard Instructor
- Lift Operators
- Parking Attendants
- Ski Patrol
- Avalanche Control Technician Level 2
Panorama, British Columbia
Panorama is located approximately 3.5 hours South West of Calgary and approximately 1.5 hours SW of Banff in British Columbia. The closest town to Panorama is Invermere.
Panorama Mountain Village is a family ski resort located in the Canadian Rockies region of British Columbia. Panorama offers first class skiing and snowboarding, as well as a friendly pedestrian village in a mountain valley with rugged Canadian scenery.
Perks of the job
Staff receive a lengthy list of perks and privileges which details activities and service that Panorama Mountain Village employees can participate in at a discounted price or FREE!
Panorama also has reciprocal relationships with 31 other mountains to experience all that the Canadian Rockies have to offer. These include:
- Free seasons pass
- Discounted food
- Discounted ski and tennis lessons
- Discounted rental goods
- Discounted river rafting, horseback riding, and other activities as well as special rates in our retail outlets
- Staff events, parties and trips
- Access to the swimming pool, hot tubs, saunas, the new Panorama Springs water facility and the fitness room
- Subsidised housing
- Discounts at bars and restaurants
Jobs on offer
- Final Gate Sales Clerk
- Common & Commercial Area Attendant
- Dishwasher
- General Store Clerk
- Great Hall 2nd Cook
- Prep Cook
- Lift Attendant
- Lusti’s Rental Technician
- Mile High Pizza Attendant
- Lusti’s Casher
- Guest Hall Guest Assistant
- House Person
- Room Attendant
- Invetory Attendant
- Snow Maker
- Winter Groundskeeper/Snow Removal
- Picnic Deli Barista
- Ticket Office Agent/Ticket Checker
- Guest Services/Activities Agent
- Pool Attendant/Guest Services
- Pool Maintenance/Cleaner
- Front Desk Agent
Travel Agent: Katrina 0800 - 55 66 90 
