Opportunity Awaits: Winter Tourism Jobs In BC
Photo: Destination BC – Blake Jorgenson
There is no denying that COVID-19 has changed the way we live, work, study and play.
With so many businesses having been hard hit by the pandemic, countless employers have had to lay all or some of their staff off or let them go completely. Skilled individuals who are now unemployed are looking for work and perhaps considering new opportunities in other industries. Instead of moving to take classes at college/university campuses, post-secondary students are attending online (many have returned home). Some high school students are also attending classes online or in class, or both.
As our personal “bubbles” also remain small in efforts to ensure the safety of ourselves and others, we are also spending more time online; staying home instead of going back to school or travelling.
If you miss working and connecting with others in-person, have recently been displaced from another job or want to expand your skills and/or earn money while you study from home - then why not consider working in the BC tourism industry this winter?
The ski resorts and other tourism businesses around the province have been working hard to put new guidelines and practices in place to ensure the health and safety of employees and guests during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Psst… Did you know? Some ski resorts also offer staff accommodations where you could live, work, study and play all in one place! Certain hotels are even offering mileage reimbursement and a wellness allowance to make the most of their beautiful surroundings. Sound interesting?
Many employers are now recruiting for another busy winter season and there is a high demand for local employees! To explore exciting winter job opportunities within the BC tourism industry, visit the go2HR job board! Be sure to visit the Job Board often as new postings continue to be added as positions become available.
Want to hear more about life on the ski hills this year? Check out the Recreation & Entertainment career options using go2HR’s Career Explorer and listen to this Destination BC COVID-19 Industry Call (Featuring Kirsta Bax of go2HR and Michael J. Ballingall of Big White Ski Resort).
About Ginger Brunner
Ginger Brunner is a Regional HR Specialist with go2HR, the human resources and health and safety association for the BC tourism industry.
Visit the go2HR website to access the go2HR job board and for more information about tourism careers and industry training programs (e.g. SuperHost customer service programs) to help you get started or advance your career within the BC tourism and hospitality industry.