WHISTLER BLACKCOMB POST-SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY GRADUATE BUSINESS INITIATIVES
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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Whistler Blackcomb Internship Program is designed for Post-Secondary Students or Recent Post-Secondary Graduates that have a passion for the outdoors and the resort industry! Indulge your passion for big mountain adventure and learn a little something at that same time! These Internships are only offered to Students or Recent Grads of recognized Canadian Post- Secondary Institutions.
Whistler Blackcomb Internships are full time (30-40 hours per week) and run in either a three, four, or six month period. All Internships are paid and allow eligibility for WB's staff housing dependent on availability. Program Perks include a Student Seasons Pass, Retail/Rental discounts and Food & Beverage discounts.
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SALES AND MARKETING
About Sales & Marketing: The Whistler Blackcomb Sales and Marketing team knows exactly what our mountains have to offer because they live and breathe mountain culture. These guys & girls will not be shy to tell you what the goods are on and off the resort. With positions from Strategic Alliance & Partnership Marketing to Brand & Content Management the WB Marketing team holds a well-rounded experience for any student with a desire to pursue the marketing and sales field!
About You: You have a go- getter attitude and are excited to get to combined your schooling with all that Whistler Blackcomb has to offer. You are up-to-date on all the latest and greatest social media platforms and can post an Instagram with your eyes closed. You have an eye for detail and an appreciation for sales. You feel confident in taking on tasks and project but still work well with supervisors and team-members.
Internship Availability: Sales and Marketing offers three- 4 month Internships per year, starting in September, January, and May. Applicants must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a Post- Secondary program in Marketing or Social Media. Applications for the Sales and Marketing Internship will open on our website's Current Opportunities page approximately 3 months before the position start date.
RECRUITING
About Recruiting: The Whistler Blackcomb Recruiting team is home to some of our best and brightest, so that they can try to hire more people just like them. With the responsibility of hiring and onboarding just over two thousand people every year, being a people person is a must. This team gets to travel the world hand picking remarkable individuals to join the WB family. Talk about a sweet life... But with every ounce of play that comes along with this position is double the amount of hard work.
About You: You are a people person, you enjoy welcoming new people into your group. You exude patience and are easily excitable. You love the mountains and the culture that a mountain community holds, and cannot wait to share that community with new comers. You feel comfortable on the phone and walking people through things. Communication is one of your biggest strengths, whether it's through email or face-to-face. You love to be a part of a team but also like taking projects on solo. Creating job descriptions, social media posts, and updating our website intrigues you— There isn't a task you won't try at least once! Internship Availability: Recruiting offers one- 3 month Internship per year, running from September- December. Applicants must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a Post- Secondary program in either Human Resources, Business, Communications, or Tourism & Hospitality. Applications for the Recruiting Internship will open on our website's Current Opportunities page in June.
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The Leadership Program is developed for students or recent grads that have a desire for a career in the Ski Resort Industry. We look for top students to place into lead hand and supervisor positions, working closely with each of them to help develop their career path. If you have a love for the mountains and are looking for an in to work where you play, the Leadership Program could be right for you. This program is only offered to Students or Recent Grads of recognized Canadian Post- Secondary Institutions.
The Leadership Program is hands on program that provides the following opportunities to its participants:
- Orientation to the company and tour of WB facilities
- Two Ski and Ride sessions with WB staff and other program members.
- A Lunch & Learn with members if WB's Senior Leadership Team
- Introductions and Bio of each program member in the company newsletter
These opportunities are a great way to get familiarized with every aspect of Whistler Blackcomb's operations and network with WB staff.
The Whistler Blackcomb Leadership Program is full time (30-40 hours per week) and runs in a six month period. All Leadership Programs are paid and allow eligibility for WB's staff housing dependent on availability. Program Perks include a Student Seasons Pass, Retail/Rental discounts and Food & Beverage discounts.
Find a division that fits your education and strengths!