Kelowna, British Colombia

Big White Ski Resort Virtual Job Fair

This is an amazing opportunity to interview with this ski resort and score a job for the Canadian winter months in advance. Big White conducted a live Zoom Information Meeting in April (On Demand Replay coming soon). Only people who have completed an application and signed up for the Work Adventures Canada program will be invited to book an interview slot with Big White.

About this employer

Located in the picturesque Okanagan region, an hour out of Kelowna, British Columbia, Big White is an amazing ski field to spend a winter season. Big White is Canada’s largest fully ski-in, ski-out resort giving you access to 118 runs and 15 lifts right at your doorstep. With an annual snow fall of over 7.5m, Big White offers a wide variety of terrain from beginner to extreme, as well as a Terrain Park with features suited to all abilities. Even on our busiest day, there is room on the slopes to spread out and explore! The resort has 18 restaurants, which include lounges and bars, plenty of retail shops, the second largest ski/board school in Western Canada, and a wide range of activities (tubing, snowmobiling, ice skating, snowshoeing, dog sledding and more) to keep you busy!

Staff Accommodation

Is available at CA$182 per week. Advance rent and security deposit payable (prices correct as of January 2022).

Employer perks

A free season pass, free and discounted ski/snowboard lessons, and free and discounted lift tickets to explore other ski resorts across North America. A flexible work schedule allowing more days skiing/riding, with two days off each week. Free access to the staff fitness facilities. Discounts of up to 40% on retail, rentals and repairs, plus food and beverage discounts and staff appreciation events and activities held through the season such as trivia, karaoke and the staff hockey league. An end of season bonus up to $1000.

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Jobs Available

Sample of jobs available. Rates of pay are for 2021/22 season. 2022/23 season rates are still to be finalised.

Bistro Attendant – $13.95 CAD
Concierge Desk – $14.60 CAD
Dishwasher – $14.60 CAD
Food and Beverage Porter/Custodial Staff – $14.60 CAD
Front Desk Agent – $14.60 – $15.10 CAD
Guest Services Custodial Staff – $14.60 CAD
Housekeeper – $14.85 – $15.60 CAD
Lift Operator – $14.60 CAD
Line Cook – $17.35 CAD
Night Auditor – $14.60 – $15.10 CAD
Prep Cook – $15.60 CAD

Rental Shop Cashier/Technician – $$14.60 CAD
Repair & Service Shop Technician – 16.05 CAD
Resort Care Attendant (Daycare/Kids Centre) – $15.10 – $16.05 CAD
Retail Sales Associate – $14.60 CAD
Ski School Sales Specialist – $14.60 CAD
Ski/Snowboard Instructor/Coach – $14.60 – $26.60 CAD
Food and Beverage Support, Cashier and Events Staff – $14.60 CAD
Terrain Park Staff – $14.60 CAD
Ticket Agent – $14.60 CAD