Employment at Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Far from the neon lights and rush hour traffic, sits the idyllic mountain town of Revelstoke, BC.
Nestled in the world’s only inland temperate rainforest, this vibrant community lives and breathes quality of life. Winters bring powder-hungry adventure folks, flocking for world-class lift/heli/cat skiing & snowboarding, and snowmobiling. As the summer heat pushes the snow to the summits, untapped nature opens boundless adventures, experiences, and places to explore.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort looks for individuals who are courageous, compassionate, and competitive; thrive on positive, frequent customer contact; have an adventurous spirit and are enthusiastic, sincere, and fun loving. Revelstoke Mountain Resort fosters a work environment where diversity is valued, quality of life is enhanced and individual aspirations are fulfilled.
Reasons to Live and Work in Revelstoke
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Mountain Biking
Get your pedal on! All RMR employees receive unlimited mountain bike access at Revelstoke Mountain Resort and SilverStar Bike Park. Mountain Biking »
Hiking
Get into the alpine this summer. Explore the temperate rainforest and wildflower meadows on Mt. Mackenzie or the surrounding peaks. Hiking »
Endless Adventure
From water sports to rock-climbing or golf, Revelstoke is a true outdoor recreation mecca. Summer Activities »
Small Town Charm
Beautiful scenery, warm people, a cozy downtown core, and endless adventures are part of Revelstoke’s charm. Discover Revelstoke »
Good People
Make life long friends with people who love to shred as hard as you do.
Staff Perks
In addition to a Season Pass, all team members receive discounts on retail, rentals, lessons, food and beverage and more!
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Big Mountain Terrain
Revelstoke Mountain Resort is home to the longest vertical descent in North America at 1,713 metres or 5,620 feet. Mountain Stats »
Legendary Powder
The stories are true. It snows in Revelstoke - a lot! The Resort receives an average snowfall of 10.5 metres or 34.4 feet annually. Historical Snow »
Small Town Vibes
Beautiful scenery, warm people, a cozy downtown core, and endless adventures are part of Revelstoke’s charm. Discover Revelstoke »
Endless Adventure
Hot springs, waterfalls, sledding, backcountry touring, cross-country skiing and much more. Things To Do »
Good People
Make life long friends with people who love to shred as hard as you do.
Staff Perks
In addition to a Season Pass, all team members receive discounts on retail, rentals, lessons, food and beverage and more!
Amazing Opportunities Await
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Current Openings for Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Click here to see current job opportunities for Revelstoke Mountain Resort, which includes lift operations & maintenance, guest services, retail, rentals, repairs and administration.
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The Sutton Place Hotel
At The Sutton Place Hotel, we’re always looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.
As a high-end, luxury organization with hotels in Revelstoke, Vancouver, and Halifax, we offer exceptional service and have elevated standards. So, if you love to connect with people and have a passion for providing an exceptional hospitality experience, then we invite you to join our Sutton Place family!
Current Openings
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Food & Beverage
Be a part of unique culinary eventsDiscover the benefits of working for our energetic Food and Beverage team:
- Flexible schedules - maximize your time on the mountain
- Fully paid training with cross-department opportunities
- Red Seal Apprenticeship programs available
- Full-time, year-round opportunities
Current Openings for Food & Beverage
Click here to see current job opportunities for the Food & Beverage department at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, which includes Rockford Bar | Grill, Mackenzie Common, Revelation Lodge and Mackenzie Outpost. -
Selkirk Tangier Heli Skiing
At Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing, our mission is to provide iconic mountain adventures by soaring above expectations.
Though our staff have diverse backgrounds, passion for the snow, mountains, and exceptional customer service bring them all together. We promote and foster a friendly working environment where staff get to create an unforgettable experience for our guests. Come join the team! See below for the current job openings.
- Guest Services Agent / Retail Salesperson
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This is a full-time seasonal position, to be filled as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
- Management of retail products, merchandising, maintain inventory levels.
- Knowledge of retail point of sale system RTP, and regular computer software applications.
- Professional telephone etiquette, message taking and directing phone calls to the appropriate persons.
- Ensure all guest documentation regarding registration, waivers are completed and information regarding health alerts, allergies and medication are given to the appropriate persons.
- Product knowledge in regards to services and programs offered by STHS and RMR.
- Ensure cleanliness in retail shop and related work areas.
- Preparing and organizing daily guest lunch requirements.
- Working with all departments to ensure guest satisfaction through professional customer service
Requirements
- Previous retail experience an asset.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Must be comfortable speaking and writing English.
- Competent computer Skills.
- Well organized and efficient in time management.
- Team oriented but able to work with minimal supervision.
- Multilingual preferred (English, German, French).
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Policies and guidelines of the organization that apply to your position will be outlined when you report to work.
Please email a copy of your resume through the link below.
Benefits
We offer:
- Competitive wage
- Season’s pass at Revelstoke Mountain Resort
- Discounts on food, rentals, retail and hotels
- Pro-deals
- An amazing work environment – meet great people who share a passion for the mountain lifestyle!
Email Application » Permalink This is a Full Time position.
- Dispatch
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Under the direction of the Operations Manager and Office Manager, the primary responsibilities are to provide administrative functions. The ideal candidate will be leading the radio dispatch team to track field operations and assist with logistical support and record keeping as well. This is a full-time position, 5 days a week. It is a seasonal job with employment commencing early late November and runs through to early April.
Responsibilities
- Prepare documentation for heli skiing information tracking
- Provide radio dispatch for field operations
- Act as base radio operator during emergency response
- Learn, train and be proficient with STHS’s Emergency Response Plan
- Prepare, verify, and distribute daily group manifests
- Track helicopter, guest and staff locations in the field
- Record & track helicopter flight time and fuel usage
- Work with all departments to ensure smooth operations and day to day functions
- Manage the avalanche transceiver fleet
- Assist with radio inventory, shipping and receiving
Requirements
- Education: Grade 12 or higher
- Strong administrative & organizational skills
- Must be comfortable speaking and writing in English
- Capable of operating under stressful conditions
- Proficient at using Microsoft Office; especially use of Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Must be able to be self-starting, good at problem solving
- Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances / duties
- Previous radio experience is an asset but not necessary
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Policies and guidelines of the organization that apply to your position will be outlined when you report to work.
Please email a copy of your resume through the link below.
Benefits
We offer:
- Competitive wage
- Season’s pass at Revelstoke Mountain Resort
- Discounts on food, rentals, retail and hotels
- Pro-deals
- An amazing work environment – meet great people who share a passion for the mountain lifestyle!
Email Application » Permalink This is a Full Time Seasonal position.
- Day Heli Reservations Specialist
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Under the general direction of the Reservations Manager, the Reservations Specialist will handle STHS clients’ heli ski package reservations, including but not limited to taking them through the booking process, assisting with guest service while they are in-house, and following up after their package is complete. This position is part-time to full-time. Availability can be discussed at the time of the interview.
Responsibilities
- To fully understand and promote STHS heli ski products with potential clients.
- Maintain professional communications with all clients in a timely fashion by phone and email.
- Coordinate booking inquiries, ensuring all registration requirements and documentation are fulfilled. This includes but is not limited to email communications, invoicing for trips, and payment receipts.
- Ensure the onsite elements of STHS skiing programs are efficiently coordinated (ie. food & beverage, transportation, accommodation requirements) and communicated as needed to both clients and STHS staff.
Requirements
We’re looking for an individual who has:
- Reservations experience
- The ability to multitask and prioritize projects within deadlines
- Excellent English verbal and written communication abilities, verbally and in writing with respect to selling
- Strong organizational skills
- The ability to work with composure in a fast-paced environment
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications
- Experience using RTP sales software an asset
The ideal candidate:
- Will be mature, enthusiastic, guests service & sales-oriented individual with excellent written and verbal communication
- Has heli skiing or backcountry skiing-related work experience (definitely an asset)
- Can speak other languages (German, French, or Spanish particularly an asset)
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Policies and guidelines of the organization that apply to your position will be outlined when you report to work.
Benefits
We offer:
- Competitive wage
- Season’s pass at Revelstoke Mountain Resort
- Discounts on food, rentals, retail and hotels
- Pro-deals
- An amazing work environment – meet great people who share a passion for the mountain lifestyle!
Email Application » Permalink This is a Part Time Seasonal position.
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Volunteering Opportunities
We're always looking for people with a positive can-do attitude to join the RMR Events Volunteer Team! Spend your free time with us, and in exchange for an 80-hour commitment you'll receive a Winter Season Pass. Individuals must be available on weekends, be driven to get things done and take initiative where needed. Bonus points if you have the ability to stay calm and keep things fun when under pressure.
- Event registration (manning registration table, checking athletes in, updating excel sheets)
- Event set up and tare down (event tents, fencing, stage, PA equipment, etc.)
- On course branding (banners, flags, etc.)
- Course officials
- Other duties as needed
Role Examples
Drop us a line
Write us a little intro on who you are, attach your resume with relating experience and we'll be in touch!
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Other Important Information
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Hiring Requirements
- Social Insurance number (Tax File Number): All employees are required to have a copy of their SIN number before work can commence. Proof of application is acceptable for international employees and must be applied for upon arrival in Canada. Please visit Service Canada for more information
- Health Care Number
- Valid Work Visa (international applicants)
- Valid Driver's License (if required for position)
- Banking Information: Bank name, address, branch number, transit number, and account number. A VOID cheque is preferred
- Emergency Contact: Name, relationship, street address and phone number
- Permanent Mailing Address for tax information and other important documents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When do seasonal employment positions start?
Our winter season kicks off in November with a closing date in April. Our summer season begins in May and runs until October. Start dates vary according to the position applied for, but typically begin one week prior to seasonal operations.
Q: Does Revelstoke Mountain Resort offer staff accommodation?
Revelstoke Mountain Resort offers staff accommodation, but is very limited at this time. Make sure to mention your interest to your hiring manager once you get to the interview process. Alternatively, the town of Revelstoke also offers a variety of accommodation options. Please make a rental application at Revelstoke Property Services or view private rental listings on The Stoke List classifieds.
Q: I am not from Canada. What do I need to do to work at Revelstoke Mountain Resort?
In order to be legally entitled to work in Canada, you will need to provide the following:
- A Valid Work Permit
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) or acknowledgment of receipt that you have applied for one. For general inquiries, you can contact the office by email at [email protected], visit the Social Development Canada website or call toll free in Canada: 1.800.206.7218. We encourage you to apply in person as your application will be certified and your documents will be returned to you immediately. You should receive your SIN card in approximately three weeks
- Criminal Record Check (International Applicants are required to obtain a Criminal Record Check before leaving their home country) Your clearance must be dated within the last 18 months
- Photo Identification (Government issued id only: passport, drivers license, etc)
Q: I am not from Canada. How do I obtain a work permit?
To apply for your Canadian Work Permit, you must contact the Canadian Embassy or Consulate in your country. Please remember that the application process can take several months.
Q: I am applying for my work permit and have been told that I need a letter of offer to obtain the permit. Can Revelstoke Mountain Resort do this for me?
Revelstoke Mountain Resort cannot give letters of offer to foreign workers who require such an offer to apply for their permit to come to Canada. You must apply for a Working Holiday Permit visa. This permit/visa does not require you to have arranged employment before entering Canada.
Q: Does Revelstoke Mountain Resort sponsor people?
At present, Revelstoke Mountain Resort does not offer sponsorships. You are required to obtain a work permit yourself for all occupations.
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Okanagan College | Revelstoke Centre
Surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, a world of fresh air and small-town friendliness, the Revelstoke Centre offers a welcoming learning environment for adults of all ages. Whether you are considering new career opportunities, certificates or diplomas, further development of academic skills or general interest opportunities, you can take the first steps here.