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I am not from Canada. What do I need to do to work at the Lake Louise Ski Area? |
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In order to be legally entitled to work in Canada, you will need to provide the following: |
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- A Valid Work Permit.
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) or acknowledgement of receipt that you have applied for one. For general enquiries, you can contact the office by email at sin-nas@sdc-dsc.gc.ca or visit the Social Development Canada Web site at www.sdc.gc.ca 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.
- The LLSA requires applicants to provide a Criminal Record Check (International Applicants are required to obtain a Criminal Record Check before leaving their home country, Canadian applicants must provide a Criminal Record Check from their home province) Your clearance must be dated within the last 18 months.
- Photo Identification (Government issued, ie. passport, drivers license, etc).
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I am not from Canada. How do I obtain a work permit? |
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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 be quite lengthy.
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I am applying for my work permit and have been told that I need a letter of offer to obtain the permit. Can the Lake Louise Ski Area do this for me? |
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The Lake Louise Ski Area 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. << top |
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Does the Lake Louise Ski Area sponsor people? |
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No at present the LLSA does not get involved with sponsoring applicants. Please contact your nearest Canadian Consulate for visa requirements. << top |
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How do I get to Lake Louise once I arrive in Canada? |
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If you are arriving at Calgary International Airport you have a few options available as to the type of Shuttle service out to Lake Louise, all of which are comparable in price. You can email www.sundogtours.com for all general inquires, prices, and departure times. Travel time out to Lake Louise is approximately three hours pending road and weather conditions. << top |
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When can I start to move into staff housing? |
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48 hours prior to your first day of work. The Housing office is open 7 days a week, and check-in times are between 8:30am – 5:30pm. If you are arriving in Lake Louise after 5:30pm you will need to organize your own accommodation for the evening. Your must present your criminal record check and picture ID at the time of check-in.
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When and how do I get paid? |
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The two-week pay period ends every second Sunday at midnight. Your pay will be automatically deposited into your bank account on every second Monday. If you do not currently have direct deposit set up here in Canada you will be required to open a bank account. It is very easy to open a bank account in Canada as long as you have some form of identification; there are some banks that require a minimum deposit of $50. Your pay slip will be emailed to you, it is your responsibility to make sure that it is correct. << top |
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Do I need to obtain my own personal travel insurance? |
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The LLSA provides mandatory employee accident coverage for all seasonal employees. The premium is $$3.69 per pay period. However, you are only covered whilst employed at LLSA so if you are planning extra travels after employment ceases personal travel insurance may be a good idea. << top |
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Snow School Questions & Answers
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How many days a week does an Instructor usually work? |
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All seasonal roles work flexible shifts, which are subject to varying hours.
A full time Instructor can expect to be scheduled 4-5 days per week during the regular season and 5-6 days per week during the peak times.
A part time Instructor can expect to work 2 days per week, but must commit to working extra days during our peak times.
***Hours per week in the Snow school are dependant on weather and visitation levels. Due to these unpredictable variables we can never guarantee hours. There are times during the season that you can expect to receive a reduction in hours, but with good planning you can take full advantage of these opportunities to train, take a course or do some sightseeing! << top
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How much does a Ski or Snowboard Instructor get paid per hour? |
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Wages will be discussed at the time of interview. Pay rates vary depending on the number of seasons the Instructor has taught and the levels of certification achieved.
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How many hours a day does an Instructor usually work? |
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Most of our lessons are full day lessons, so if you are assigned to a lesson you will usually work between 5 and 6.5 hours a day. We do have some half-day lessons that are 3 hours long. << top |
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Do you recognize Foreign Certifications? |
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Yes, we recognize most Foreign Certifications as long as they are recognized by the ISIA (International Ski Instructors Association). Since different Countries have different standards and level structures, we evaluate and compare each Countries system and then determine its CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors Association) equivalency.
Some common Certifications:
- APSI (Australian Professional Snowsports Instructor) Level 1 = CSIA Level 2
- NZSIA (New Zealand Ski Instructors Association) Level 1 = CSIA Level 2
Note: If your Certification is recognized by the ISIA as an International Certification and you have an ISIA stamp on your Certification Card, then you will be granted CSIA Level 3.
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When do you usually hire and what information do I need to provide? |
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The bulk of the hiring is done in the months of August, September and October.
There is certain information that you will be required to provide during the application process.
- Copy of your resume with cover letter
- At least 2 work related references, preferably with email addresses (especially for international applicants)
- Your work visa and passport (international applicants)
- Original copies of any certification, (they will be photocopied and returned during the interview)
- All applicants applying for an Instructor position are required to provide a "vulnerable sector" police record check. (International applicants should obtain an equivalent police check before leaving their home country) It must be dated within the last 18 months.
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Do I have to come to Lake Louise for an Interview? |
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While it is always great to see an applicant in person, we recognize that it is costly to travel to and stay in Lake Louise whilst going through the application process. We are very happy to arrange a telephone interview with applicants who have the credentials we are seeking.
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Does Lake Louise Ski Area Sponsor Ski or Snowboard Instructors |
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Due to limited supply the Lake Louise Ski Area will unfortunately NOT be accepting applicants requiring sponsorship for the upcoming winter season. In order to be considered as a new hire you must have your own open work visa without a letter of offer. << top |
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