November – April
British Columbia
Yes - Onsite and Offsite Staff Housing options
19 years
Australia, NZ, UK and EU applicants eligible to participate in IEC
Australia, NZ and online for European based applicants
Work on a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, excellent service and a passion for hospitality, food and wine. Working at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler is an unforgettable way to spend your working holiday in Canada!
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler is located in the Upper Village, near the base of Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler. Whistler is approximately a 2-hour drive from Vancouver, in the province of British Columbia.
Whistler is a beautiful mountain town, surrounded by lots of mountains, trees, lakes, and wildlife.
In the winter the main sports are skiing and snowboarding, in the summer biking, hiking, canoeing, swimming, camping, etc. are also popular. Since Whistler is a big tourist destination, there are also many activities like Bungee Jumping, Zip-lining, Snowmobiling, ATVing, White Water Rafting, and more!
The workforce is from all over the world, so the work environment is high energy. Everyone at the Whistler Four Seasons is very eager to learn, and we have so many great opportunities to do so. We really focus on our Golden Rule of, “Treat others as you wish to be treated” which goes a long way for the type of service we provide to guests, and also the equal treatment that all employees display and receive.
From Vancouver, new employees will typically take a bus. The most direct service is with Skylinx, as they take you right from the airport, however the cheaper option is taking the Epic Rides from downtown Vancouver.
On site and off site staff accommodation is available. Rent for a bed in on site accommodation is $520 CA/month and rent for a bed in off site accommodation is between $850-$1000 CA/month + utilities.
Rent is paid monthly via payroll deduction.
½ of one month’s rent is payable up front upon arrival. You will also need to pay for your first month’s rent up front as well, as it may be a month or so before you earn a full pay cheque.
Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler is located in Whistler’s pedestrian-only Upper Village. The resort is a five-minute walk to the ski lifts and a 10-minute stroll to the village center, making it the perfect location for a rustic adventure any time of year.
Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler is located in Whistler’s pedestrian-only Upper Village. The resort is a five-minute walk to the ski lifts and a 10-minute stroll to the village center, making it the perfect location for a rustic adventure any time of year.
On site and off site staff accommodations are provided. Rooms are generally 2-4 people per room with twin-share single beds or bunk beds. All housing is allocated by Four Seasons. Once you have a job offer you can submit any requests for accommodation preferences and requests for who you would like to live with.
Lots of Nightlife - plenty of bars, clubs and extracurricular activities.
Saturation of Aussies is HIGH
Given the location of this resort to the west coast, this is the warmest resort from all resorts, typically only suffering really cold temps (anything below -20 which usually lasts for a couple weeks)
Predominantly housekeeping and back of house roles. There are limited front facing roles in the front of house for experienced hotel front desk applicants and a range of front and back of house food and beverage roles. The range and number of roles changes from season to season based on the number of returning staff.
This employer is world renown so it will look great on your resume. For those looking to climb the management ladder, you will need to stick around for back to back seasons. Keep in mind The Four Seasons operate various hotels around the world. Should your performance be outstanding you could transfer to an employer in your home country. Those wanting to start a career in hotels…our recommendation is start in Housekeeping. Why? Simply because when you get to be a front desk or hotel manager you will have complete appreciation and understanding of how the back of house operates.
Ski passes, or leisure passes (the value of the ski pass) will be provided to all employees. We do require the fulfillment of your 6-month contract. If you choose to leave the company, you will be required to reimburse the value of the ski pass.
Whistler Blackcomb is the largest ski resort in North America, with 2 massive ski mountains connected by the Peak to Peak Gondola. The longest run is over 11 km long. Between both hills, there are over 3000 acres of skiable terrain.
Whistler is an easy 2 hours drive up the Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver. Vancouver has a large international airport and is only an hour drive to the USA land border with Washington state.
TWHC will assist with your first season's contract. The ball is in your court – we help you get the job, you need to work hard to keep it. Ongoing extension of contracts are based on seasonal performance and at the determination of management, as is staff housing. Four Seasons operates year round and contracts will be extended based on performance.
Whistler is the biggest and most well known ski town in North America! It’s usually where your mates have been or will recommend you to go. Great night club and party action. With popularity, comes more crowds which can mean more lines for lifts etc. This resort will do over 35,000 skier visits in one day over the Christmas period so it gets VERY busy. There are 2 massive ski mountains in one place so the in-bounds skiing and riding is phenomenal and plentiful. So is backcountry skiing. In the summer, if you're a keen mountain biker, alpine hiker or love to climb…this is your place!
It is absolutely packed to the eyeballs and super busy. Lots of staff do find Whistler expensive. When you have more to do in terms of nightlife, bars, drinking and social activities you will generally find you may be spending more of your savings. Whistler has the biggest housing crisis out of any place in Canada. If you are not going through our program to secure a bed or having a bed pre arranged, your chances of finding housing at the resort are next to none. They also don’t have any temporary accommodation so you would be paying top dollar to start in a hotel if you don’t have housing.
The snow here can be wet given its proximity to the coast. If you're a powder hound – yes, there are killer days... but that's it, days! Other resorts have powder skiing/riding on tap!
Free meal during your shift, food and beverage discounts.
On-site and off-site staff housing
Spa discounts, Lockers, modern change room facilities, showers, on-site staff gym facilities and an overall great employee experience!
If employed with the company for 6 months or more, complimentary room nights at any Four Seasons property in the world.
Ski passes, or leisure passes (the value of the ski pass) will be provided to all employees. We do require the fulfillment of your 6-month contract. If you choose to leave the company, you will be required to reimburse the value of the ski pass.
Should you choose to extend your work beyond one season, you will be eligible for further benefits.
9 out of 10 positions at this hotel are back of house, namely housekeeping or cleaning. If you're not willing to consider these roles, don't apply for a hotel position. Without hotel experience, you'll likely be offered a back of house job. If you're not willing to do a housekeeping role, the employer probably won't want you. The competition for front of house roles is very high, so selecting a back of house role increases your chances of being hired. Work hard and you'll be promoted.
As a Server Assistant at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler, you would be responsible for offering guests of the restaurant an enjoyable, expertly served beverage/dining experience conforming to Four Seasons standards of excellence for quality, professionalism and friendliness.
As an In Room Dining Server at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler, you would be required to serve guest needs by providing exceptional knowledge of food & beverage menu items as well as information regarding preparation methods.
As a Banquet Server at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler, you would be responsible for ensuring the needs of the guests are fully attended to in a function setting.
As a Host at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler, you would be responsible for opening Braidwood Tavern or Sidecut Steakhouse for business at the respective start time, assign seating for guests taking into account the service standards, understand the server’s sections and daily assignments , keeping in mind their personal timing patterns and maximum workload capacity.
As a Steward at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler, you would be responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and sanitization of china, glass, silver, kitchen equipment and kitchen production areas in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe work environment.
As an Overnight Steward at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler, you would be responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and sanitization of kitchen equipment and kitchen production areas in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe work environment.
As a Room Attendant at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler, you would be responsible for cleaning, dusting, sanitizing and supplying all guest rooms assigned daily, according to procedures. This is a very physical job in nature, so you must be comfortable lifting between 15-25 pounds overhead on a regular basis, squatting, bending, and being on your feet all day.
As a House Attendant at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler, you would be responsible for assisting the Housekeepers on a daily basis, attending to guest requests, and following the Four Seasons standards of quality and service.
As an Overnight Cleaner at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler, you would be responsible for heavy cleaning to keep the public areas and employee areas neat and clean.