Events Host (Whistler, BC, Canada) Whistler Blackcomb

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you’ll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service – our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:  

As an Event Host, you’ll be part of a team focused on the daily tasks involved in the operations of our on-mountain athletic events from the setup of the site, through the execution of the event to tear down and clean up once the event is over.  You will gain valuable work experience and learn efficient work practices which will be transferable to many future employment opportunities. 

Job Specifications:  

• Expected Pay Range: $20.00
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Part Time
• Skill Level: Entry

Job Responsibilities: 

• To continually strive to exceed our guest’s expectations  
• Expected to be up to date with all event information and act as resort ambassador 
• Event venue construction – Includes building scaffolding, installing fences, tents, banners, cabling, etc. 
• Responsible use and proper daily storage of timing equipment, fencing, banners, shovels, and other event materials. 
• Maintain cleanliness of and safe access to our different equipment storage areas 
• Assisting in the transportation of event equipment 
• Will be required to learn functional job skills in at least one different area within the department. 
• Responsible for mountain radio and drill/batteries/drill bit, issued at the start of the season. 
• Other duties as assigned 

Job Qualifications: 

• Able to work for extended hours outside in an alpine mountain environment with variable weather conditions for 8+ hours/day 
• Able to work holidays, weekends, and evenings as necessary 
• Intermediate/Advanced mountain biking an asset.
• Level I race officials certification an asset. 
• BC Drivers Licenses an asset.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 501430
Reference Date: 05/02/2024
Job Code Function: Mountain Events