Cypress Mountain

About Cypress Mountain

Season: Dec 5th – Early April
Province: British Columbia
Accommodation: No
Min age: 19
Jobs: Bar Cook, Frontline Cook, Prep Cook/Dishwasher, Floor Supervisors, Bartender, Server, Cashier, Busser, Frontline Service Attendant, Barista, Ski & Snowboard Technician, Rental Cashier, Repair Technician, Lift Attendant, Snow Removal, Snow School Attendant, Guest Relations, Ticket Sales, Building Maintenance, Parking Attendants, Ticket Checker, Ground Maintenance Attendant
Nations eligible to apply: Australia & New Zealand
Interview locations: Online

Located just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Cypress Mountain provides its skiers, riders and sliders with the most vertical drop, most terrain, most lifts and best snow conditions on the highest skiing and riding peak of Vancouver’s Legendary North Shore Mountains. With the best Winter Skiing & Riding in Vancouver, Canada’s most popular Cross Country Skiing Area, a huge Snow tubing Park and our unique Snowshoeing Tours, Cypress truly offers something for everyone!

Staff Perks:

Free Ski Pass.
Big discounts at on mt restaurants.
25% – 50% discount at other participating ski areas.
Free Ski or Snowboard group lessons.
discounts on other lesson products.
Discounts in Big Bear Sports store.
Discounts off ski & snowboard gear.

ACCOMMODATION:

As Cypress is located within a provincial park, there is unfortunately no accommodation on the mountain. However, they are just a 15-20min drive from both North & West Vancouver. The majority of their staff find accommodation in North Vancouver or downtown Vancouver where Cypress runs a free shuttle bus for staff members to get to work.

A Vancouver orientation/housing guide will be supplied to you to assist you in locating potential housing options for the duration of your employment and other essentials needed. You may also choose to wait and meet your new colleagues and find a place together, this may give you more options as to the type of accommodation you are looking to secure.

There are many hostels in the city, and you can extend your stay in the Samesun Hostel if you wish until you find a suitable place or other roomies. Cypress Ski Resort and TWHC will provide as many resources as possible. Do your research before you arrive so you know the pricing and availability of the types of accommodation you are looking at.

Size of the resort: Employs over 175 staff during the winter season.

Staff Housing: No staff housing – all staff sources their own accommodation in Vancouver as it is 20 mins from North & West Vancouver.

How do I apply?

Easy! Just ring us on 1300 295 579, or email enquiry@theworkingholidayclub.com

What about staff housing?

No staff housing – all staff source their own accommodation in Vancouver as it is on 20 mins from North & West Vancouver.

What about the nightlife?

Lots of nightlife and extra curricular options as this resort is just 30min drive from downtown Vancouver

What are the job roles available?

Cypress has a range of outdoor and indoor roles. Lift operations, base area operations (snow clearing, parking & cleaning), retail, rentals, guest services, various food & beverage both back and front of house etc. The range of roles on offer changes annually due to the amount of returning staff.

What about ongoing employment?

The TWHC will assist with your first seasons contract. The ball is in your court – we help you get the job, you need to work hard to keep it. Ongoing extension of contracts are based on seasonal performance and at the determination of management. If in doubt – ask your manager. Cypress closes for the Summer months. If you have taken a years lease in a city, touch base with Grouse Mountain as they run summer operations and are always looking for trained & experienced staff

Do you offer ski passes?

Yes our staff are given a free ski pass at Cypress Mountain Resort.

Career progression?

For those looking to climb the management ladder, you will need to stick around for back to back seasons.

Aussie saturation?

Saturation of Aussies is moderate.

Temperature?

Given the location of this resort to the west coast, this is one of the warmest resorts, rarely suffering really cold temps (anything below -20 usually only lasts for a couple weeks).

Size of the terrain?

This resort is the largest out of the 3 SKI resorts around Vancouver with 600 acres of skiable terrain.

Reciprocal pass options?

Not at this time. This can change from season-to-season.

Location?

Cypress Mountain is 30mins drive from downtown Vancouver.