Get a job as a ski or snowboard instructor in Canada

Grab a season as an instructor in Canada

When the national sport is ice hockey, it is no wonder that the citizens of Canada live for the speed and the snow. The country is known for its phenomenal snow guarantee, powder, sweet and friendly people, and a nature that is incomparable.

Here at Snowminds we have years of experience in arranging ski seasons in Canada. We know the country and the ski destinations like the back of our pockets and we know what it takes for your ski season in Canada to live up to your expectations 100%. If you are already a certified ski or snowboard instructor, then we will help you arrange the perfect season in Canada.

A winter season in Canada

Canada is one of the places that people rush too, in order to live out their lifelong powder dreams. When you go on a season as a ski or snowboard instructor in Canada, you get the opportunity to experience a unique culture as well as mountains that you won’t find anywhere else in the world.

The mountains can be explored by ski, snowboard, snow scooter, snow shoes or with a helicopter and it’s often with the locals leading the way. Their main focus is to give you a give experience, whether its daily training, pancake breakfast or a weekly Karaoke night. Yeap, Canada is amazing and we guarantee that you will go home after winter feeling like you are leaving a new family and a magical place.

The season typically goes from November to April, afterwards you have the opportunity to travel around Canada and USA, or even go together with some other Snowminds instructors and join our legendary end of season trip in Hawaii or something completely different. The possibilities are endless and our experienced staff help you create a trip that makes sure that you get the absolute best out of your winter season with Snowminds in Canada.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

This experience is for you if you are who is already a certified ski and/or snowboard instructor and ideally have teaching experience. We arrange your whole winter season and help you find a job in a Canadian ski school, accommodation, lift card, visa, bank, and anything else you might need. We can also help you order flights and other transportation, arrange further education in your season or guide you through the opportunities for traveling around after your season.

The travel includes:

Assistance in obtaining a job at a local ski school in Canada with arranged accommodation, a season lift pass, and a uniform.*
Help with visa application, choice of insurance, and all other practical formalities.
Assistance in setting up a SIN number and bank account upon arrival in Canada.
Kick-off event before the season in Denmark to meet your Snowminds colleagues and prepare for the season (this will also be streamed online if you can’t attend in person).
Opportunity to purchase equipment with big discounts from the best ski brands.
Pro-deals at Snowmindsstore
Security with a Danish travel company that is a member of the Travel Guarantee Fund.
Travel safety with Snowminds Security Guarantee.
A unique community with Snowminds friends for life.
A total experience where all practicalities are arranged for you.
A passionate team that supports you when you need it

Additionally, at extra cost, we can help with:

Transport bookings including flights and local round-trip transportation in Canada.
Participation in our courses in Canada, such as our Backcountry course, level 2 ski instructor course, or level 2 snowboard instructor course.
Booking a hostel upon arrival in Canada if necessary.
End of season trip in Hawaii
Heli-skiing camp in Revelstoke

In most resorts, there will also be a level 1 Snowminds instructor course running at the start of the season. In these cases, there may be opportunities for you to fly early to Canada and join:

A meal plan for 3 weeks, which includes a total of 15 breakfasts and dinners.
Transfer to your destination from the airport.
Social activities throughout the season.

If you have an interest in this please contact us directly.

What is not included?

Flight transportation and local transportation.
Cancellation insurance, travel insurance, and expenses related to visa applications.
Deposit and accommodation rent during the winter**
Equipment, food, pocket money, and anything else not mentioned above

*Accommodation and season lift pass may be conditional on you keeping your job at the ski school. Monthly rent is not included.

**Payment for accommodation will be charged for the entire season prior to departure.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Here at Snowminds, we take pride in choosing the right people to become part of our team of experienced ski and snowboard instructors. We are renowned amongst the ski schools for educating and recruiting competent, energetic and top motivated ski- and snowboard instructors.

What we expect from you:

You have completed a course with Snowminds previously or have minimum a level 1 instructor certification (i.e. CSIA, NZSIA, Anwärter or similar)
Minimum one season of teaching experience*
You are positive, outgoing and adventurous
You are serious, responsible and top motivated
You are good with kids, teens, and adults
You enjoy teaching and love being challenged
You speak English at a conversational level
You are eligible to apply for Canadian Working Holiday Visa

When you have submitted your application we will invite you to an interview, here we will advise you about your opportunities and evaluate whether or not we can offer you a spot on the team. Should you be among the lucky ones, the next step will be a personal job interview with our partner ski school.

There is great interest in this experience and therefore available positions fill-up quickly. Therefore, we operate on a “first come – first served” principle, where we have an application deadline every month. This means the earlier you apply, the greater your chances are to join the team and get a job at your dream destination.

In Canada, it is especially important to contact us as soon as possible since there may be limited visas available for your country. Contact us for more information.

NOTE: If you wish to become a qualified ski or snowboard instructor so you can work in Canada then read all about this on this page: Become a qualified instructor in Canada with Snowminds

*If you don’t have any teaching experience, please reach out to us and we will do our best to help you.