Job done

Every year, we work with the Blue Mountain Resort to place hundreds of our travellers in 4-6 month pre-arranged jobs. The ultimate seasonal job only comes when you book the Ultimate Canada, so put a deposit down now for 2024.

Cost and inclusions

Working goals + holiday goals

Competitive wages, free lift passes and ski lessons, and a team of like-minded new work mates? It’s not blue sky thinking at the Blue Mountain Resort.

Where you'll work

The third most popular ski resort in Canada, the Blue Mountain Resort is a year-round adventure playground – meaning if you’re on our Ultimate Canada option, you can bag a job here throughout the year. The peaks, lakes and Alpine passes are home to skiing, snowshoeing and tubing in winter; and hiking, biking and climbing in summer. And if you ever want to swap the slopes for skyscrapers, street art and street food – Toronto and the quaint town of Collingwood are close by.

What you'll learn

The resort’s mantra is #LiveItOutside, and this can-do attitude and live in the moment philosophy filters down to the work culture at the Blue Mountain Resort. They like to invest in their staff, not only with free lift passes and lessons to enjoy the great outdoors, but with development and training programs if you want to pursue a career in the mountains. The result is a fun and friendly team who work hard, but also know how to make the most of their days off.

Perks of working at the Blue Mountain Resort

Perks of working at the Blue Mountain Resort Works for us

Jobs available: front desk, guest services rep, room attendant, public space associates, lift operator, line cook and more.

Staff housing available a ten-minute walk from the resort on a first come, first served basis.

Wages between CAD $15.05-$17.45 per hour.

Full-time work (35-40 hours per week).

Free lift pass and lift ticket privileges at other Alterra Mountain Company resorts.

Free weekday ski or snowboard lessons

Meal discounts at all resort-owned food outlets.

Retail discounts at resort-owned shops.

In-house training and development programmes.

Staff parties and trips.

Jobs available: front desk, guest services rep, room attendant, public space associates, lift operator, line cook and more.

Staff housing available a ten-minute walk from the resort on a first come, first served basis.

Wages between CAD $15.05-$17.45 per hour.

Full-time work (35-40 hours per week).

Free lift pass and lift ticket privileges at other Alterra Mountain Company resorts.

Free weekday ski or snowboard lessons

Meal discounts at all resort-owned food outlets.

Retail discounts at resort-owned shops.

In-house training and development programmes.

Staff parties and trips.

Why Blue Mountains

Over 40 marked ski runs, including 30 night-lit trails, four terrain parks and a tube park.
Over 30km of summer alpine hiking trails.
Eight beautiful beaches within the Blue Mountains region.
Home to the Apple Pie Trail, a self-guided tour of 40 stops at markets, breweries, wineries, orchards, shops and restaurants.
Best aprés ski: 6ix Pak Bar and Jozo’s Bar.
Best pizza place: Firehall Pizza Co.
Best locals' hangout: Northwinds Brewery.

“When people think about doing a season, their imagination often goes to the West Coast. But doing a season at the Blue Mountain Resort is the ultimate balance of outdoor life with city life. Only two hours from Toronto; the ski runs, cycle trails and climbing routes of the Blue Mountains are the perfect place to press ESC and work a season up the mountain. And as our Ultimate Canada program has all the inclusions of the Essential Canada, BUNAC will still be there in Toronto to help you find a job in the city once your season finishes. Best of both worlds.”

Emma

Work Abroad Manager

“Each of the resorts had their own merits, however the combination of Blue Mountain's year-round facilities and excellent staff benefits was a big draw. Notably the resort was also especially encouraging of beginners in winter sports, giving them time to practice on the slopes (that was me!). As a Service Express Agent for the Westin Trillium House, my role would see me interacting with guests. Each working day could be so different depending on the in-house guests, but overall the experience has been extremely rewarding.”

Steve

Work Canada BUNACer

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