Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Job Benefits
- Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
- MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
- Referral Program
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
Job Specifications:
- Outlet: Whistler Blackcomb / Extremely Canadian
- Expected Pay Range: $52,000 - $56,160
- Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Seasonal
- Skill Level: Advanced
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee and support daily operations of Extremely Canadian backcountry products, including tours, clinics, and AST courses.
- Supervise scheduling of instructors/guides, manage bookings, and prepare client groupings and communications.
- Coordinate morning client meet-and-greets; ensure waivers, rental gear, and lunch orders are processed.
- Supervise curriculum and ensure delivery meets the standards of Avalanche Canada, Extremely Canadian and Vail Resorts.
- Manage virtual and classroom and field logistics including zoom, room bookings, gear inventory, radios, uniforms, and course materials.
- Provide on-the-ground leadership.
- Support administrative tasks such as payroll tracking, performance management, invoicing, and season-end reporting (AST numbers, BC Parks summaries, etc.).
- Monitor and document staff performance; provide mentorship, coaching, feedback, or discipline as necessary.
- Maintain compliance with all company policies, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Represent Extremely Canadian in cross-departmental meetings and resort-wide leadership forums.
- Work with WB Sales, Marketing, Media Relations, and Tourism Whistler to drive product visibility and sales.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing staff development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required; post-secondary education in a relevant field preferred.
- Current ACMG, CAA Level 1 or 2, or PSIA/AASI/CSIA/PSIC or equivalent certification required.
- Minimum 1–3 years of backcountry guiding or ski instruction experience; at least 1 year of team leadership or supervisory experience required.
- Proven ability to manage logistics and resolve operational issues under pressure.
- Knowledge of Whistler Blackcomb terrain and experience working in the ski or adventure tourism industry strongly preferred.
- Must be proficient with scheduling tools, Microsoft Office, and basic creative tools (Photoshop, iMovie, etc.).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; professional and service-oriented.
- Physically capable of participating in backcountry fieldwork and on-snow duties.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
- Fluent in English (verbal and written); additional languages an asset.
Employment Note:
This is a Whistler Blackcomb / Vail Resorts position. All wages, benefits (including ski pass), and HR policies are administered through WB / VR.
To Apply:
Apply via the Vail Resorts careers website or contact the Whistler Blackcomb recruitment team for details.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 508308
Reference Date: 05/08/2025
Job Code Function: Ski/Snow School
