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. The L1 exam requires you to ski on blue terrain and maintain speed control. For more info on the requirements, check out CSIA L1.
- Be available to work full-time for the duration of the winter season. (December 9th 2026 - March 29th 2027)
- 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.
- Ideally looking to work for multiple seasons in the snow school industry. We also offer incentives and assistance with attaining further certifications - such as the L2.
No prior teaching experience is required—we’re looking for passionate skiers who want to grow into great instructors!
Application Process
Applications for the 2026/27 season will open in the early summer of 2026.