How It Works
Once accepted into the program, you’ll begin working at the start of the season in an Apprentice Instructor role. You must be available full-time to qualify.
- Mt Seymour pays for your certification course.
- After successfully completing the course, you’ll transition into a full-time instructor role.
- Due to the value of the training, no additional bonus payments are offered for Rookie participants.
- If you don’t pass the certification, we’ll do our best to place you in another department—if available. If not, employment won’t proceed.
Anyone who participated in the Apprentice Program in 2024/25 or later is also eligible for a Level 1 exam refund if they return full-time.
Note: Prior to the 2024/25 season, the Apprentice Program included the exam cost, which Mt Seymour covered at the time.
Prerequisites
To be eligible for the Rookie Instructor Program, applicants must:
- Be a strong intermediate or advanced skier or snowboarder. The L1 exam requires you to ski on blue terrain and maintain speed control. For more info on the requirements, check out CSIA L1 / CASI L1
- Be available to work full-time for the duration of the winter season
- Be enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to learn
- Have excellent communication and people skills
- Be legally eligible to work and live in Canada
- Be able to commit to the Level 1 certification course in December or early season
No prior teaching experience is required—we’re looking for passionate skiers/riders who want to grow into great instructors!
Application Process
If this sounds like the right fit for you, send us:
- Your resume
- A cover letter
- Any relevant certifications or experience
Email everything to: snowschool@mtseymour.ca