Employment
......................................................................................Imagine yourself in a world of white, gazing up at Ymir Peak... so majestic it takes your breath away. The snow so light and fluffy that the word "powder" just isn't good enough. It's like a dream...a postcard from a magical place that people can only imagine. Just think: this could be your office!
Whitewater is currently still done hiring for the 2011-12 season. Please check back for possible openings.
To apply for the above positions please email/fax/drop by your resume at the contact information below. You are welcome to submit your application for any of the other positions listed below as well.
Note: Our annual Job Fair was held on October 20, 2011. Only successful applicants from the Job Fair have been contacted.
Please drop resumes off at the downtown Whitewater office, 513 Victoria Street, email them to info@skiwhitewater.com, or fax them to 250-354-4988.
For more information regarding employment, job descriptions, living in Nelson please click through the following links:
Working at Whitewater & Employee Benefits
Job Descriptions
All positions available require individuals with excellent customer service qualities. These are brief Job descriptions, for more details please contact our office.
Our Image: At Whitewater, we welcome applicants from all over the world! To ensure our level of service, all of our employees are required to maintain a professional image and maintain that standard throughout the season.
Navigate around this page for information on working, living, getting a visa and any other information that pertains to you. Read through the job descriptions and choose the ones that look like a good match to your skills and personality. Remember that Whitewater chooses applicants that are committed to quality guest service and are above all, friendly and personable.
When you have selected the jobs that interest you, print and fill out our application form. Please write down all the information you think we need to appreciate what a great candidate you really are!
*Please note that when job descriptions ask for specific experience or qualifications, you must have those requirements to be considered for that job.*
**Resumes can be sent to our Human Resources Coordinator via email at info@skiwhitewater.com, dropped off at our downtown office, or faxed to 250-354-4988**
Thank you for your intererst and we look forward to seeing you on the hill this season!
Welcome to the magical place of Whitewater Ski Resort. Located just outside of beautiful Nelson, B.C., Whitewater is named one of the top snowiest mountains in the world with an average snowfall of 40 feet per season. Our full service lodge provides our guests with excellent service in many areas including: a rental and repair shop, retail shop, guest services area, and our award winning restaurant, pub and espresso bar. To keep all of these areas running smoothly, we depend on our great staff! Renowned for enthusiastic, motivated and passionate staff, we are always seeking the best and brightest people in the industry. We realize that our staff are the most important assets in achieving our goal: To provide our guests with the most enjoyable, recreational experience possible. When hiring, we look for people who are dedicated to assuring that this commitment is fulfilled!
Employee Benefits:
For all of our full time employees who work the entire season, we offer a free season pass that allows free access to the amazing powder Whitewater has to offer. For part time and/or staff that do not work the entire season, we offer a discount on our season pass depending on hours worked. In addition to the complimentary pass, we also offer discounts in our retail shop, rental shop, snow school and restaurant. Whitewater also offers an affordable staff shuttle that runs daily between the ski hill and Nelson.
Foreign Workers at Whitewater:
In order to work at Whitewater you must be a Canadian citizen or have a valid Canadian Visa and Work Permit. All foreign workers must show their Visa, Work Permit, Canadian Social Insurance Number and/or proof that you have applied for the Social Insurance Number. Please note that Whitewater Ski Resort does not give out letters of offer for foreign workers
To help you apply to work in Canada go to the following links:
For a general Canadian Visa Information go to: http://www.cic.gc.ca/
Click on a country below to get Work Visa information:
Australia, New Zealand,UK, Ireland and Sweden, France,Germany and the Netherlands,Japan, Belgium
Further information for holiday working visa's and working abroad check out:
Nelson is a small arts and culture community that is located in the West Kootenay Region of British Columbia. The town is situated on the west arm of Kootenay Lake and is named the Queen's City due to the stunning lake and mountain views and the beautiful heritage buildings that line the streets. Nelson is a winter mecca that offers amazing Alpine and Nordic skiing as well as a vibrant community filled with eclectic restaurants, bars, pubs and museums. The summer offers excellent water sports, mountain biking and festivals. For more information on accommodation, check out the following websites:
Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce
http://www.discovernelson.com/classifieds/category.php?id=28
Nelson Community Website
http://ilovenelson.com/classified_ads/#
NetIdea Classifieds
http://www.netidea.com/myhome/classifieds/index.php?action=adList&id=28
Accommodation: Whitewater does not offer any on site accommodations; so most employees choose to live in Nelson. Whitewater does offer a daily shuttle at a minimal cost to employees which stops at three different locations in town. Staff pay on a single ride basis to accommodate if plans change or if you find a ride back into town.
The average cost of shared accommodation in Nelson ranges between $300 and $500 for a rented apartment or house. Housing is sometimes limited so we do recommend finding accommodations prior to the season opening.
Whitewater's winter season will start at the beginning of December weather permitting. We will do everything we can to get all of our staff working as soon as possible. Please be financially prepared if Mother Nature is a little bit late with her snow delivery for the season.
........................................................................."If you like deep snow, steep tree lines, and access to some fantastic lift assisted backcountry, Whitewater is for you. With over 45 ft a year of the white fluffy stuff there is nothing a person could like more" biodan - Nelson BC
