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Canada Powder Programme - Jobs & Start Dates
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Information
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New Zealand
Whistler Blackcomb New Zealand
| Position | Start Dates Based on 2012 | Special Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Busser | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
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| Food Station Server | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
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| Hut Bistro Worker | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
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| Food and Beverage Cashier | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
Cash Handling experience |
| Dishwasher | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
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| Restaurant Cleaner | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
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| Cappucino Bar Worker | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
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| Rental Technician | 8 November 13th December |
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| Retail Sales Clerk | 8 November 13th December |
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| Lift Host | 8th November | |
| Tube Park / Attendant | 15 December | |
| Parking Host | 18 November | |
| Whistler Kids Den Master | 22nd November 1st December |
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| Outdoor Ranger | 22nd November 1st December |
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| Whistler Kids Kitchen Helper | 22nd November 1st December |
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| SSS Sales Host | 15 Novemeber | |
| Guest Relations Host | 2nd November | |
| Tickets/ Validation Host | 8th November | |
| Reservation Host | 13 September | |
| Ride Tribe Schools Host | 15 November | |
| Revenue Representative | 15 November | Accounting knowledge and experience |
Important to Note
- Start Dates are approximate and based on 2010
- All positions and start dates are subject to change at the discretion of the Whistler Blackcomb
- OWH recommends you do not pay for any travel arrangements until you receive your job offer
Australia
Blue Mountain
| Position | Start Dates based on 2012 | Special Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Lift Operator | 15th December, 2010 | Customer service experience |
| Front Desk Agent | 15th December, 2010 | Customer service experience |
| Rental Agent | 15th December, 2010 | Ability to lift 20 kilos and stand for long periods of time Basic computer skills Customer Service experience |
| Repair Technician | 15th December, 2010 | Basic knowledge of ski/board costruction and binding design and function Must be customer service oriented. Friendly and outgoing Must achieve an 80% or higher on rental exam as well as binding manufacturer exam Past repair shop experience an asset Strong computer skills |
Important to Note
- Start Dates are approximate and based on 2012
- All positions and start dates are subject to change at the discretion of Blue Mountain Resort.
- OWH recommends you do not pay for any travel arrangements until you receive your job offer.
- Staff accommodation is not included.
Silver Star Australia
| Position | Start Date Tentative | Special Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Technician | November 22 Or December 13 | - 6 months customer service experience - Must be mechanically inclined |
| Lift Operator | November 15 | - Must be 18 - Must be aware that washrooms aren’t available at all lifts, some have outhouses but not all - Must be aware that the work in outdoors in cold and wet weather - Must have an intermediate skiing/snowboarding level |
| Ticket Attendant | November 15 | - Must be aware that washrooms aren’t available at all lifts, some have outhouses but not all - Must be aware that the work in outdoors in cold and wet weather - Must have an intermediate skiing/snowboarding level |
| Guest Services Agent | November 22 | - Must provide a drivers abstract - Must have an intermediate skiing/snowboarding level |
| Housekeeping Attendant | November 22 | - Must have a minimum of 3-6 months cleaning experience (no exceptions on experience) - Preference given to actual housekeeping in a home or hotel but will accept other close alternative. |
| Front Desk Agent | November 20 | - Must have a minimum of 3-6 months working in either a hotel as a front desk or other close reception or administration roles |
| Tube Park Attendant | November 22 | - Must be able to work outdoors for the duration of the work shift - Must be willing to work only 4-5 hour shifts. Not to expect 8 hour shifts. |
| Ticket Sellers | November 20 | - Must have an intermediate skiing/snowboarding level - 6 months customer service experience |
| Dishwasher | November 22 | - Previous work in a kitchen an asset |
| Prep/ Line Cook | November 25 | - Minimum 6 months working in a kitchen as a prep or line cook |
| Sous Chef | November 25 | - Certified Red Seal or Sous Chef with a minimum of 3 years experience as a cook/chef |
| Barista/ Sliders | November 25 | - 3-6 months working with an espresso machine or coffee shop |
| Janitors | November 22 | - Minimum 6 months working in a position where the main work is to clean - Preference given to those with a janitorial background |
| Retail Clerk | November 22 | - 3-6 months in a retail environment - Preference given to ski industry retail experience |
| Ski Patrollers | November 8 | - OFA level 3 or CSPS - High level Skiing - Clean Drivers Abstract |
Important to Note
All applicants must be a minimum of 21 years of age to apply for Silver Star
- All positions and start dates are subject to change at the discretion of the Silver Star resort
Nakiska
| Position | Wage / Hour |
Tentative Start Date |
End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowmakers | $9.40 | Oct 11, 2010 | Dec 31, 2010 |
| Lift Attendants | $9.00 | Oct 25, 2010 | Apr 10, 2011 |
| Lift Attendants | $9.00 | Nov 29, 2010 | Apr 10, 2011 |
| Guest Services/ Ticketing | $9.00 | Nov 29, 2010 | Apr 10, 2011 |
| Rental/ Retail Attendants | $9.00 | Nov 29, 2010 | Apr 10, 2011 |
| Food & Beverage Cashier | $9.00 | Nov 29, 2010 | Apr 10, 2011 |
| Kitchen Assistant | $9.00 | Nov 29, 2010 | Apr 10, 2011 |
| Grill Cook | $9.00 | Nov 29, 2010 | Apr 10, 2011 |
| Janitorial | $9.00 | Oct 25, 2010 | Apr 10, 2011 |
| Deli Attendant | $9.00 | Nov 29, 2010 | Apr 10, 2011 |
The Bulldog Hotel
| Position | Tentative Start Dates | Special Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Front Desk | 1st December, 2010 | |
| Night Auditor | 1st December, 2010 | |
| Housekeeping | 1st December, 2010 | |
| Housekeeping Supervisor | 1st December, 2010 | Supervisor experience |
| Snow Removal |
Important to note
No season lift pass is inlcuded for The Bulldog Hotel. Whistler Blackcomb Australia
| Position | Start Dates Based on 2010 | Special Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Busser | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
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| Servery Co-ordinator | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
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| Food Station Server | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
|
| Hut Bistro Worker | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
|
| Food and Beverage Cashier | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
Cash Handling experience |
| Dishwasher | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
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| Prep Cook | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
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| Day Cleaner / Snow Removal | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
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| Cappucino Bar Worker | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
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| Alpine Cleaner/ Female Washroom Attendant | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
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| Snow Removal / Busser | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
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| Shipper/ Receiver | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
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| Night Cleaner | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
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| Warehouse Worker 11 | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
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| Rental Technician | 8 November 13th December |
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| Retail Sales Clerk | 8 November 13th December |
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| Lift Host | 8th November | |
| Tube Park / Attendant | 15 December | |
| Parking Host | 18 November | |
| Whistler Kids Den Master | 22nd November 1st December |
|
| Outdoor Ranger | 22nd November 1st December |
|
| Whistler Kids Kitchen Helper | 22nd November 1st December |
|
| SSS Sales Host | 15 Novemeber | |
| Guest Relations Host | 2nd November | |
| Tickets/ Validation Host | 8th November | |
| Reservation Host | 13 September | |
| Ride Tribe Schools Host | 15 November | |
| Revenue Representative | 15 November | Accounting knowledge and experience |
Important to Note
- Start Dates are approximate and based on 2012
- All positions and start dates are subject to change at the discretion of the Whistler Blackcomb
- OWH recommends you do not pay for any travel arrangements until you receive your job offer
Big White Central Reservations Australia
| Position | Start Date Tentative | Special Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Front Desk Agent | 15th November | - International Drivers Licence - Drivers History/Abstract Report |
| Hotel Night Auditor | 15th November | |
| Hotel Bellman | 29th November | - International Drivers Licence - Drivers History/Abstract Report |
| Hotel Houseman | 29th November | |
| Hotel Housekeeping Supervisor | 8th November | |
| Hotel Housekeeping | 15th November 29th November 6th December 13th December |
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| Hotel Laundry | 13th December | |
| Hotel Duty manager | 8th November | |
| Central Reservation Bellman | 15th November | - International Drivers Licence - Drivers History/Abstract Report |
| Central Reservations Laundry | 1st December 11th December 17th December |
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| Central Reservations Laundry Driver Supervisor | 6th December | - International Drivers Licence - Drivers History/Abstract Report |
| Central Reservations Maintenance | 29th Novmeber | - Licensed tradesman eg plumber, carpenter or electrician - International Drivers Licence - Drivers History/Abstract Report |
| Central Reservations Lead Agent | 7th September 28 September 12th October 26th October |
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| Condo Housekeeping Supervisor | 9th Novmeber | - International Drivers Licence - Drivers History/Abstract Report |
| Housekeeping Condo | 23rd November 6 December 15th December |
Important to Note
- Start Dates are approximate and based on 2012. Candidates will be advised of 2013 start dates throughout the year
- All positions and start dates are subject to change at the discretion of the Big White Resort.
- Drivers History/ Abstract report can be obtained from your local transport department and must be received prior to 2nd round interview.
UK
Whistler Blackcomb UK
Interviews are open to any applicants who are eligible to work in Canada and will be in London for the face to face interviews
| Position | Start Dates Based on 2010 | Special Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Busser | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
|
| Food Station Server | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
|
| Hut Bistro Worker | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
|
| Food and Beverage Cashier | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
Cash Handling experience |
| Dishwasher | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
|
| Restaurant Cleaner | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
|
| Cappucino Bar Worker | 9 & 15th November 5, 8 & 10 December |
|
| Rental Technician | 8 November 13th December |
|
| Retail Sales Clerk | 8 November 13th December |
|
| Lift Host | 8th November | |
| Tube Park / Attendant | 15 December | |
| Parking Host | 18 November | |
| Whistler Kids Den Master | 22nd November 1st December |
|
| Outdoor Ranger | 22nd November 1st December |
|
| Whistler Kids Kitchen Helper | 22nd November 1st December |
|
| SSS Sales Host | 15 Novemeber | |
| Guest Relations Host | 2nd November | |
| Tickets/ Validation Host | 8th November | |
| Reservation Host | 13 September | |
| Ride Tribe Schools Host | 15 November | |
| Revenue Representative | 15 November | Accounting knowledge and experience |
Important to Note
- Start Dates are approximate and based on 2012
- All positions and start dates are subject to change at the discretion of the Whistler Blackcomb
- OWH recommends you do not pay for any travel arrangements until you receive your job offer
Silver Star UK
| Position | Start Date Tentative | Special Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Technician | November 22 Or December 13 | - 6 months customer service experience - Must be mechanically inclined |
| Lift Operator | November 15 | - Must be 18 - Must be aware that washrooms aren’t available at all lifts, some have outhouses but not all - Must be aware that the work in outdoors in cold and wet weather - Must have an intermediate skiing/snowboarding level |
| Ticket Attendant | November 15 | - Must be aware that washrooms aren’t available at all lifts, some have outhouses but not all - Must be aware that the work in outdoors in cold and wet weather - Must have an intermediate skiing/snowboarding level |
| Guest Services Agent | November 22 | - Must provide a drivers abstract - Must have an intermediate skiing/snowboarding level |
| Housekeeping Attendant | November 22 | - Must have a minimum of 3-6 months cleaning experience (no exceptions on experience) - Preference given to actual housekeeping in a home or hotel but will accept other close alternative. |
| Front Desk Agent | November 20 | - Must have a minimum of 3-6 months working in either a hotel as a front desk or other close reception or administration roles |
| Tube Park Attendant | November 22 | - Must be able to work outdoors for the duration of the work shift - Must be willing to work only 4-5 hour shifts. Not to expect 8 hour shifts. |
| Ticket Sellers | November 20 | - Must have an intermediate skiing/snowboarding level - 6 months customer service experience |
| Dishwasher | November 22 | - Previous work in a kitchen an asset |
| Prep/ Line Cook | November 25 | - Minimum 6 months working in a kitchen as a prep or line cook |
| Sous Chef | November 25 | - Certified Red Seal or Sous Chef with a minimum of 3 years experience as a cook/chef |
| Barista/ Sliders | November 25 | - 3-6 months working with an espresso machine or coffee shop |
| Janitors | November 22 | - Minimum 6 months working in a position where the main work is to clean - Preference given to those with a janitorial background |
| Retail Clerk | November 22 | - 3-6 months in a retail environment - Preference given to ski industry retail experience |
| Ski Patrollers | November 8 | - OFA level 3 or CSPS - High level Skiing - Clean Drivers Abstract |
Important to Note
- All positions and start dates are subject to change at the discretion of the Silver Star resort
- All applicants must be a minimum of 21 years of age to apply for Silver Star
