Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - The Working Holiday

About Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Season: October/November – April
Province: British Columbia
Accommodation: Not provided by way of staff housing. However, staff source their own accommodation in the town of Golden at the base of the mountain
Min Age: 19
Jobs: Central Reservations, Front Desk Agent, Ticket Seller, Maintenance, Life, Retail, Food and Beverage
Interview Locations: Online via Zoom

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s core values of Fresh, Empowerment, Sustainability and Passion from the foundation of the workplace culture. They recruit new team members based on these core values and have developed recognition programs to reward employees that exhibit them.

Working with Kicking Horse Mountain Resort may be the perfect adventure for you! Are you looking to spend a season working in a mountain paradise? We have winter and summer seasonal roles that will leave you with experiences and friendships that will last a lifetime. Are you hoping to build a career rooted in the mountain lifestyle? Our core, full-time opportunities offer just that. Many of our managers and supervisors ‘came for one season’ and have built careers based on their passion and love for what they do!

Staff Perks:

Subsidised Staff Housing.
Free Ski Lift Pass.
2825 acres of skiable terrain.
Ski at Nakiska, Fernie & Kimberly resorts.
Staff discounts on food & beverages.
Staff parties.

ACCOMMODATION:

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has no accommodation for staff. All staff of the resort live in the town of Golden at the bottom of the mountain (about a 15 – 20-minute drive). As a result, staff housing is not provided by KHMR, but it IS readily available and affordable.

There are three established hostels in Golden where you will no doubt park yourself for a few days while scouting the area. The operators of these hostels are the best source of information regarding accommodation in the area, so ask lots of questions. Also, check out the local real estate agents and use the Internet. At the time of year when you’re arriving, the township has an overabundance of accommodation… what you choose depends on your budget and how many people you plan to share with.

Size of the resort: Employs over 175 staff during the winter season. This resort is not easy to get to but once there, worth the effort!

Staff Housing: This location does not offer any staff accommodation. Accommodation needs to be sourced from the local township of Golden. Given this is not a large town, tracking down accommodation as early as possible is key! This would be your responsibility to source your own accommodation at this resort.

How do I apply?

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

What about staff housing?

This employer does not offer any staff accomodation. Accomodation needs to be sourced from the local township of Golden. Given this is not a large town, tracking down accomodation as early as possible is key! This would be your responsibility to source your own accommodation at this resort.

Kicking Horse Resort sits above a township called Golden and is a 20min drive up the mountain. Golden town is much like a sleepy, alternate surf town in Australia. As soon as the the snow starts dumping the place goes nuts!

What about the nightlife?

There is no night life at Kicking Horse. This resort is up the hill from the local township of Golden. Golden has various bars that do get quite ‘loose’ after a certain time of night…a fun place for sure!

What are the job roles available?

Kicking Horse outdoor roles like Lift operations (must be able to ski to an intermediate level). Roles in food & beverage back and front of house, cashiers, retail, guest services & rentals. The range and number of roles on offer changes annually based on returning staff, check the website for more info.

Can I progress in my career here?

To progress up the management or responsibility ladder at this resort – means doing back to back winter seasons.

Do you offer ski passes?

Yes this employer offers a free lift pass. Kicking Horse is part of the RCR (Resorts of the Canadian Rockies) company so your staff ski pass gives you reciprocal benefits at Nakiska, Kimberley & Fernie Mountains. These resorts are not especially close to Kicking Horse…and would be more of a ‘road trip’ mission than a day trip.

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, as is housing. Fairmont Banff Springs operates year round.

Aussie saturation?

Saturation of Aussies is small in comparison to other resorts and towns. You will get to meet more Canadians here!

Temperature?

This place is cold during the winter. Can get down to -20 and way colder with wind chill!

Size of the terrain?

This resort has 2825 acres of skiable terrain. This is a big mountain with loads of vertical and a tonne of black and double black diamond runs. Strap-in!!! We would not suggest this location for absolute beginners.

Reciprocal pass options?

Kicking Horse is part of the RCR (Resorts of the Canadian Rockies) company so your staff ski pass gives you reciprocal benefits at Nakiska, Kimberley & Fernie Mountains. These resorts are not especially close to Kicking Horse…and would be more of a ‘road trip’ mission than a day trip.

Location?

Kicking Horse Resort sits above a township called Golden and is a 20min drive up the mountain. Golden town is much like a sleepy, alternate surf town in Australia. …pretty chill while the surf is low but as soon as the swell or in this case, the snow starts dumping the place goes nuts! The resort is roughly just over an hour to Lake Louise, 2 hours to Banff and 3 hours to Calgary.