Employers & Jobs
With Work Canada Job Fair you get to work and play at a Canadian resort.
In 2009 we organised jobs at the following resorts, you can check out information about the employers below. Stay tuned for information about the 2010 Job Fair!
- Grouse Mountain, British Colombia
- Fairmont Chateau Whistler, British Colombia
- Panorama, British Colombia
- Assessippi, Manitoba
Grouse Mountain, British Colombia
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 recreational opportunities such as skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating, and hiking
- 40% discount on all food items in Lupins Café, Altitudes Bistro, The Grouse Grind™ Coffee Bar, The Rusty Rail, The Observatory and Starbucks Coffee (Grouse Mountain location).
- Complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and fountain soft drinks while on shift
- 20% discount off regular-priced merchandise in the retail stores; Outfitters and
The Spirit Gallery
- Special discounts for ski/snowboard rentals and repairs
- Complimentary ski/snowboard lessons
- Access to the inter-mountain ski day exchange (Mountain Interchange) program
- A complimentary Heli-jet helicopter tour
- Participation in organized sports and events
- Discount offers from our Corporate sponsors
- Housing for Grouse Mountain employees is located offsite throughout Vancouver, so can enjoy
Jobs on offer
- Ski/Snowboard Instructors (Level 1/2)
- Lift Operator
- Rental Shop Attendants
- Servers
- Hosts
- Storeroom
- Bussing
- Retail Sales
- Greeter
- Cashier
- Guest Services Desk Agents
Fairmont Chateau Whistler, British Colombia
Whistler is situated less than two hours from Vancouver in British Columbia.
Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury. With true ski-in and ski-out convenience and on-site golf course, the classic elegance of this landmark Whistler hotel offers a modern alpine setting for unsurpassed guest service, exceptional dining and full resort amenities. Whistler has also been named Canada's #1 Ski resort!
Perks of the job
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, you'll find outstanding opportunities, training, career development, recognition and rewards. These include:
- Discounted ski passes
- Access to use Oscar's the Colleague dining outlet.
- One complimentary meal for any shift of five hours or more and will also receive complimentary breakfast and snacks throughout the day and evening
- Discounted rates on Golf memberships, the Adventure Club and Club Go-Do (including ATV trips, trips to Vancouver, Movie nights and more).
- Subsidised housing is available for staff. The accommodation is located near Base 2 of Blackcomb Mountain and is approximately a 20-minute walk from the hotel or a short bus ride.
Jobs on offer
- Room attendants
- Banquet servers
- Bar Tender
- Snow Hosts
- Stewards
- Deli attendants
- Front desk agents
- Night janitors
Panorama, British Colombia
Panorama is located approximatey 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 on and off piste skiing and snowboarding, as well as a friendly pedestrian village in a mountain valley with rugged Canadian scenery.
Perks of the job
Staff receives 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 reciprocals at 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
- Guest Attendants
- Lift Attendants
- Room Attendants
- Snowmakers
- Bootfitter
- Rental Technicians
- Bartenders
- Cooks
- Desk Agents
- Ticket Sellers/Checkers
- Sales Clerk
- Pizza Attendant
- Barista
- Grounds Keeper
- Childcare
- Pool Attendant
- Ice Rink Supervisor
- Sleigh Operator
Assessippi & Russell Inn, Manitoba
Located on the border of Saskatchewan and Manitoba and about 3 hours north of the US border, these two companies work hand in hand to offer their guests outstanding hospitality and a wonderful winter experience.
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, these 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
- Kitchen & Counter Attendants
- Bar Wait Staff
- Cashiers
- Lift Attendants
- Snowboard Instructors
- Rental Attendants
- Custodial Engineers
- Group Check in Representative
- Receptionist