Ski work in Canada or the USA

Hi Adventurers.

Here are the links and supplementary information (things we forgot to mention) for our 2024/5 North American ski season Q and A.

Visa Links.

1. Official Canadian Immigration site 
2. IEC visa Canada that includes approximate processing time
3. Probability of getting an IEC visa based on your country of origin.
4. Official J1 Visa information.  
5. H2B skilled temporary worker visa information. 

Housing.

Unfortunately the ski resort housing crisis shows no signs of easing this coming winter. Many employee housing projects have been delayed due to the construction worker shortage, and the larger sections of ski industry continue to put staff housing in the too hard basket. Here are some tips and advice.

1. How to spot housing scams.
2. How to get employee housing in ski towns. 
3. Top 10 tips to getting affordable accommodation in ski towns 

We discussed getting jobs during the Q and A session but here are some key points.

1. Employers need reliable people who can work the whole ski season.
2. They like people who have multiple skills and a can do attitude.
3. There is a worker shortage in ski towns.
4. Employers are getting swamped with a crazy number of resumes, so make sure your’s is strong and you follow the application process designed by the hiring manager.
5. If you do get an interview. here’s how to nail it. 

Other cool links include:

1. Pop-a-ride (long distance ride sharing in Canada)
2. Here’s a link for the weather nerds who want to know how La Niña impact snow fall in North America.

One last thing.  Deciding to chase a dream of a ski season (or two) means you take a gap year, buy that plane ticket, delay your career, or leave your job. Being emotional really drives action, which is an essential component of realising your dreams. Emotions can get you in trouble though. Young seasonal workers who don’t make it, tend to be too emotional and are not willing to compromise on their dream season. Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the great. A great season in your second choice resort is way better than going broke at your preferred mountain. Have flexible dreams, be guided by your emotions but also be rational.

Good luck everyone and it you want any help or have any questions shoot us an email on [email protected] (iain) or [email protected] (Matt).