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International Applicants |
Whistler Blackcomb is a culturally diverse company. We value our international staff as they are an important piece of what makes Whistler unique.
IMPORTANT:
Whistler Blackcomb CANNOT give letters of offer to foreign workers who require such an offer to apply for their visa to come to Canada. You must apply for a Working Holiday Visa. This visa does not require you to have arranged employment before entering Canada.
Whistler Blackcomb partners with Overseas Working Holidays and International Exchange Programs to hire great staff for the upcoming winter and summer seasons.
Through OWH, we hire for front line positions in our Guest Services, Food & Beverage, Retail/Rental, and Operations divisions. For more details on how to schedule an interview, please visit the OWH website for details.
AUSTRALIA Dates
We will be in Australia conducting interviews for our winter positions August 2 – 16, 2008. For details on when we will be in a city near you, please contact OWH for details via their website.
Through IEP, Whistler Blackcomb hires in the following areas: Operations, Food & Beverage, Retail Rental, Finance, Guest Relations and Ski and Snowboard School. For more details, please contact IEP directly via their website.
NEW ZEALAND Dates
We will be in New Zealand with IEP, conducting interviews in the following cities:
For more details, contact IEP via their website.
Partnering with Tamwood International, we will be recruiting from BRAZIL and the CZECH REPUBLIC:
BRAZIL Dates
Either in person (depending on level of interest) or over the phone Whistler Blackcomb will be partnering with TRUE EXPERIENCE in Brazil www.trueexperience.com.br.
CZECH REPUBLIC Dates
Either in person (depending on level of interest) or over the phone Whistler Blackcomb will be partnering with STUDENT AGENCY in the Czech Republic kanada@studentagency.cz .
For details on these programs visit the sites provided.
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All new staff must provide a CRC from your home country when you arrive in Whistler. Please obtain a CRC in your home country and bring the original document with you to Whistler. If you are to apply for a CRC in Canada it can cost upwards of $250 CAD and can take 1-6 weeks to process. You cannot commence work until we have your CRC on file. The check must be dated within the last 18 months.
To apply for your Canadian Working Holiday Visa/ Work Permit, you must contact the Canadian Embassy or Consulate in your country. Below is a list of Canadian Consulates. Please remember that the application process can take several weeks or months.
Whistler Blackcomb is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes foreign applicants and diverse cultures. All of our employees must have a competent grasp of the English language and be able to communicate clearly with co-workers and guests. Please be prepared to go through the interview process and provide your resume in English.
