| Based on 2025 | Type | Seasons | Criteria | # Roles | Success Rate | Interview Month |
Job Offers Sent | Staff Housing |
Responsiveness | Interview Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB | Ski Resort | BOTH | None | 175 | 90% | June | Within 30 days | Yes | Medium 3–5 days |
In-person only |
| Silverstar | Ski Resort | BOTH | Must be 21 | 85 | 90% | June | Within 30 days | Yes | Fast 24–36 hrs |
In-person & Virtual |
| Lake Louise | Ski Resort | BOTH | None | 75 | 90% | June | Within 30 days | Yes | Fast 24–36 hrs |
In-person & Virtual |
| Sunshine | Ski Resort | BOTH | Tight travel turnaround | 60 | 96% | June | September | Yes* | Very slow 2–3 wks |
In-person & Virtual |
| Marmot Basin | Ski Resort | WINTER | Intermediate skier/snowboarder | 45 | 80% | Aug | Within 30 days | Yes | Medium 3–5 days |
In-person & Virtual |
| Nakiska | Ski Resort | WINTER | Must be 20 | 50 | 95% | Jun–Aug | Within 30 days | Yes | Fast 24–36 hrs |
In-peson & Virtual |
| Sun Peaks | Ski Resort | BOTH | None | 35 | 30% | Aug–Sep | Late (slow) | Yes | Slow 5–7 days |
Virtual |
| Castle Mountain | Ski Resort | WINTER | None | 10 | 30% | Sep–Oct | Quick turnaround | Yes | Medium 3–5 days |
Virtual |
| Grouse Mtn | Ski Resort | BOTH | Must source own housing | 10 | 95% | Jul–Aug | Within 30 days | No | Fast 24–36 hrs |
Virtual |
| Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Hotel | ALL YEAR | High-end experience | 0–10 | 50% | June | Within 30 days | Yes | Fast 24–36 hrs |
Virtual |
| Fairmont Banff Springs | Hotel | ALL YEAR | High-end experience | 0 | 50% | June | Within 30 days | Yes | Fast 24–36 hrs |
Virtual |
| Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Hotel | ALL YEAR | High-end experience | 0–10 | 50% | June | Within 30 days | Yes | Fast 24–36 hrs |
Virtual |
| Fairmont Chateau Whistler | Hotel | ALL YEAR | High-end experience | 20 | 30% | Jul–Aug | Late (Sep) | Yes | Fast 24–36 hrs |
Virtual |
| Westin Whistler | Hotel | ALL YEAR | High-end experience | 30 | 50% | Jul–Aug | Late (Sep/Oct) | Yes | Fast 24–36 hrs |
Virtual |
| Four Seasons Whistler | Hotel | ALL YEAR | High-end experience | 30 | 30% | Jun–Aug | Within 30 days | Yes | Medium 3–5 days |
Virtual |
| Rimrock Hotel, Banff | Hotel | SUMMER | F&B experience (high-end) | 30 | 50% | Dec–Feb | Within 30 days | Yes | Medium 3–5 days |
In-person & Virtual |
| Pursuit | Tourism Operator | SUMMER | None | 30 | 80% | Dec–Jan | Within 30 days | Yes | Slow 5–7 days |
Virtual |
| Twin Anchors | Houseboat Company | SUMMER | None | 12 | NEW | Feb | Within 30 days | Yes | Fast 24–36 hrs |
Virtual |
| BASED ON 2025 | Min Age | Popularity | Province | Distance to Major City |
Average Temps |
Ski Pass Included |
Skiable Terrain Size |
Terrain Park |
Nightlife | Distance to Local Town |
Job Roles/ Departments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB | 19 | MOST popular | Terrain+T5 Breakdown | Vancouver 2 hours |
Winter -4 | Yes | 8171 | Yes | Great – Lots of nightclubs | Has its own township | Food & Bev Lift Operators / Base Area Ops Rental/Retail Guest Services |
| Silverstar | 21 | Popular | British Columbia | Vancouver 6 hours |
Winter -5 | Yes | 3065 acres | Yes | Good | Vernon 40 mins |
Food & Bev / Bartenders Lift Operators Rental/Retail Guest Services/Hot Front Desk Cooks / Chefs Housekeepers Tube Park |
| Lake Louise | 19 | VERY popular | Alberta | Calgary 2 hours |
Winter -7 | Yes | 4200 acres | Yes | Minimal – 40 mins from Banff | Banff 40 mins |
Food & Bev Lift Operators Rental/Retail Guest Services Cooks / Chefs Snowmakers |
| Sunshine | 19 | VERY popular | Alberta | Calgary 1.5 hours |
Winter -7 | Yes | 3358 acres | Yes | Great | In Banff | Food & Bev Lift / Gondola Operators Rental/Retail Guest Services / Ticket Agent Cooks / Chefs Bartenders Housekeepers / Cleaners |
| Marmot Basin | 19 | Not as popular due to being in a remote location | Alberta | Calgary 5 hours |
Winter -10 | Yes | 1720 acres | Yes | Minial | Jasper 30 mins |
Food & Bev Lift Operators Rental/Retail Guest Services / Ticket Agent Cooks / Chefs |
| Nakiska | 20 | Not as popular due to being a smaller remote location | Alberta | Calgary 1 hour |
Winter -7 | Yes | 1021 acres | No | Minial | Canmore 40 mins |
Food & Bev Lift Operators Rental/Retail Guest Services / Ticket Agent Cooks / Chefs Snowmakers Reservations hosts |
| Sun Peaks | 19 | VERY popular | British Columbia | Vancouver 5 hours |
Winter -5 | Yes | 4270 acres | Yes | Great | Kamloops 40 mins |
Guest Services Food & Beverage Ski Valet |
| Castle Mountain | 19 | Not as popular due to remote area | Alberta | Calgary 2.5 Hours |
Winter -10 | Yes | 3500 acres | Yes | Minimal | Pincher Creek 33 mins |
Food & Bev Lift Operators |
| Grouse Mtn | 19 | Not as popular due to lack of housing | British Columbia | Vancouver 20 mins |
Winter 8.7 | Yes | 212 acres | Yes | Great | Vancouver 20 mins |
Guest Services Food & Bev Lift Ops Rental / Retail |
| The Fairmont Hotel – Jasper Park Lodge | 19 | Not as popular as other hotels due to being in a remote area | Alberta | Calgary 4.5 Hours Edmonton – 4.5 Hours |
Winter -7 Summer 22+ | No | n/a | n/a | Minmal | Jasper 10 mins |
Food & Beve Servers & Baristas Housekeeping (Majority of roles) Bellmans / Porters Guest Services Dishwashers Maintenance |
| The Fairmont Hotel – Banff Springs | 19 | VERY popular | Alberta | Calgary 1.5 hours |
Winter -7 Summer 22+ | No | n/a | n/a | Great | 4 mins drive or 20 min walk to Banff | Food & Bev Servers & Baristas Housekeeping (Majority of roles) Bellmans / Porters Guest Services Dishwashers Maintenance |
| The Fairmont Cheateau – Lake Louise | 19 | Popular | Alberta | Calgary 2 hours |
Winter -7 Summer 22+ | No | n/a | n/a | Minimal | 40 mins to Banff | Food & Bev Servers & Baristas Housekeeping (Majority of roles) Bellmans / Porters Guest Services Dishwashers Maintenance |
| The Fairmont Chateau Whistler | 19 | VERY popular | British Columbia | Vancouver 2 hours |
Winter -4 Summer 30+ | Wellness Package | Same as Whistler | n/a | Great | Has its own township | Food & Bev Servers & Baristas Housekeeping (Majority of roles) Bellmans / Porters Guest Services Dishwashers Maintenance |
| The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler | 19 | VERY popular | British Columbia | Vancouver 2 hours |
Winter -4 Summer 30+ | Wellness Package | Same as Whistler | n/a | Great | Has its own township | Food & Bev Servers & Baristas Housekeeping (Majority of roles) Bellmans / Porters Guest Services Dishwashers Maintenance |
| Four Seasons Hotel Whistler | 19 | VERY popular | British Columbia | Vancouver 2 hours |
Winter -4 Summer 30+ | Wellness Package | Same as Whistler | n/a | Great | Has its own township | Food & Bev Servers & Baristas Housekeeping (Majority of roles) Bellmans / Porters Guest Services Dishwashers Maintenance |
| Rimrock Hotel, Banff | 19 | VERY popular | Hotel | Calgary – 1.5 hours | Winter -7 Summer 22+ | No | – | n/a | Great | 10 mins from Banff | Experienced Baristas Experienced Bartenders Experienced Servers Experienced Cooks |
| Pursuit | 19 | Very popular Summer option | Alberta | Multiple locations | Summer 22+ | – | – | n/a | Minimal | Multiple locations | Ticket Agents Food & Bev Housekeepers Cleaners |
| Twin Anchors | 19 | Less known – out of the norm experience | British Columbia | Summer 25+ | – | – | n/a | Minimal | Guest Services Porter / Hostess Housekeeping Dock Staff Marina Attendant Maintenance Mechanic |
