Tag Archives: Paid work Canada

Apply now for our ever-popular Canada paid work programs for winter 2012!

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Leah

It is never too early to apply for one of our Canada programs, choosing food and beverage work or ski instructing in world-class Whistler; hotel work in the stunning Rockies or hospitality in French-speaking Tremblant. There’s something about the combination of … Continue reading →

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Get some adventure on your gap year

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Anne Smellie

Real adventure is just on your doorstep- from testing yourself to the max on skis in Canada, to walking on the wild side and working with lions in South Africa, from stepping out to work mustering a herd of cattle … Continue reading →

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Happy Canada Day!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Anne Smellie

Today marks 144 years of Canada being a kingdom within it’s own right. Canada Day means public holiday for our workers over in Canada at the moment, and with that comes nationwide celebrations such as parades, street parties, barbeques, concerts … Continue reading →

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Canadian celebrations for future Queen and King

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Anne Smellie

Kate and William are paying their first royal visit to Canada this week, in order to celebrate Canada’s birthday on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Respect for the monarchy has been growing in the last few years, capped by the Queen’s … Continue reading →

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Paid ski season in Whistler- how about Tremblant or the Rockies?

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Anne Smellie

Places have filled up fast for our Whistler work places this year, and competition has been strong. All instructor positions have now been filled, and few remain for the food and beverage jobs. However, never fear! Spaces still remain in … Continue reading →

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From ski season to NY Bin Laden festivities

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Anne Smellie

The ski season in Canada has reached a close, and our Oyster workers are spreading their wings and getting some traveling under their belts. Working a ski season in Canada on your gap year means that you are in some … Continue reading →

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Whistler celebrates second snowiest ski season ever

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Anne Smellie

After overnight snowfall, Whistler is now celebrating its second snowiest season on record. 10cm of snow overnight left the snow base at a total of 376cm- and that snow is still falling. Oyster workers have been enjoying the season’s amazing … Continue reading →

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150cm of snow fallen this week for our Whistler workers!

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Anne Smellie

Whistler seems like the place to be this season. With some really fantastic dumps of snow over the last few weeks, this week seems to have topped it off! 150cm has fallen in just the last seven days, meaning some … Continue reading →

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“Perfect” life in Whistler

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Anne Smellie

Chris Thorne shares some of his excellent pictures from his time as a ski instructor this season. He tells us: “Life here in whistler is pretty much perfect. Having the time of my life and made lots of new friends … Continue reading →

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New year, new snow??

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Anne Smellie

Whistler Snow is falling thick and fast in Whistler at the moment, with over 25cm in the last 24 hours! Get ready for some excellent powder! The snow is set to continue over the course of the weekend in flurries, … Continue reading →

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