Ski Instructor Internship Sun Peaks
19 to 23 weeks
Paid internships · Winter 2027/28
Ski Instructor Internships in Canada
Paid ski instructor internships in Canada at Sun Peaks, Big White, Panorama and Revelstoke to Nova Scotia. Train with the resort's own coaches, qualify as a CSIA ski instructor, then teach as a paid instructor. You don't need a visa to book. We guide you through it from start to finish.
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- Internships from £4,900Booking winter 2027/28
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Ski instructor internships for winter 2027/28
Internships start in12monthsLate November 20276 internships from £4,900Sun Peaks, Big White, Panorama, Nova Scotia, the 13 week internship and Level 3Compare the internships ›
The visa pool opensDec2026Book first, visa second£300 holds your placeWe guide you through the IEC Working Holiday visa, 7 days a weekHow the visa works ›
This winter, 2026/27FullInternships have goneSome courses still start this winterLevel 1, the Intensive and Level 3 training, from £2,650See this winter's courses ›
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Compare Ski Instructor Internships In Canada
Each internship starts with your Level 1 training in late November, then paid teaching at the resort. Choose the standard internship, the Hybrid with more training and part-time work, the 13 week internship for a shorter winter, Revelstoke to Nova Scotia if earning matters most, or the Level 3 Internship if you already hold Level 2.
Not sure your skiing is good enough? Our Skiing Ability Guide shows the level each internship asks for, or send us a video on WhatsApp. Prefer the Alps? We also offer a ski instructor internship in Nendaz, Switzerland.
Ski Instructor Internship Big White
19 to 23 weeks
Ski Instructor Internship Panorama
19 to 23 weeks
13 Week Ski or Snowboard Instructor Internship in Panorama
13 weeks
Revelstoke to Nova Scotia: Train to Work
About 14 weeks
Level 3 Ski Instructor Internship Sun Peaks
19 to 23 weeks
Ski Instructor Internships Side By Side
Every internship qualifies you as a CSIA ski instructor, then puts you to work. Same deposit, same visa support, same refund promise. The difference is where you spend the winter.
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Sun Peaks
From £7,200
- Length
- 19 to 23 weeks
- Teaching
- About 20 hours a week
- Pay
- About $20 CAD an hour
- You live
- Staff housing in the lower village
- Suits you if
- You want quieter, with a community feel
- Ski or board
- Ski only
Big White
From £6,950
- Length
- 19 to 23 weeks
- Teaching
- 13 to 17 hours a week
- Pay
- About $20 CAD an hour
- You live
- Shared accommodation, arranged in the village
- Suits you if
- You want to be in the middle of everything
- Ski or board
- Ski only
Panorama & Fairmont
From £6,950
- Length
- 19 to 23 weeks
- Teaching
- 18 to 20 hours a week
- Pay
- About $20 CAD an hour
- You live
- Panorama, then staff housing in Invermere
- Suits you if
- You want our biggest training team
- Ski or board
- Both
Revelstoke to Nova Scotia
From £4,900
- Length
- About 14 weeks: Level 1, then 8 weeks of work
- Teaching
- 30 to 45 hours a week at Ski Martock or Cape Smokey
- Pay
- About $22 CAD an hour
- You live
- Revelstoke, then Windsor, Nova Scotia
- Suits you if
- Earning matters most
- Ski or board
- Both
Teaching hours are typical, not guaranteed. They depend on the resort, the snow and the week. Dates, airports and the full list of what's included are on each internship page.
Want something different?
More training
The Hybrid
From £10,650
Level 3 training, part-time work and your accommodation included all season, at Big White or Panorama.
A shorter winter
The 13 Week Internship
From £8,900
13 weeks at Panorama, late November to late February, with more coaching packed into a shorter winter.
Already Level 2?
The Level 3 Internship
From £5,200
Level 3 training and exams at Sun Peaks, fitted around a paid season of teaching.
The money, honestly
Included
- CSIA Level 1 training and exams
- Accommodation and meals while you train for Level 1
- Season lift pass
- Transfers within Canada
- Visa help 7 days a week, and your SIN appointment
- ATOL protection and discounts on kit
Not included
- Flights, about £750 to £800 return
- Insurance, about £900 to £1,200
- Rent once you're working, about $600 to $1,000 CAD a month
- Food, about $200 CAD a week
What you earn
- About $20 CAD an hour
- Roughly $5,000 CAD before tax over about 14 weeks of teaching, less at Big White
- Nova Scotia pays $5,280 to $7,920 CAD before tax over 8 weeks
At Panorama or Sun Peaks your wage roughly covers rent and food. At Big White it falls short, so bring savings. Either way it funds your season. It doesn't fill your savings account.
At the border, Canada asks to see at least $2,500 CAD, a ticket home or the money for one, and health insurance for your whole stay. That's the entry rule, not your budget. Weighing up other ways to work a winter? See all your options for paid ski season jobs in Canada.
What Past Interns Say
No Visa Yet? Book Anyway.
It's the thing everyone worries about first, and it's the reason most people leave it too late. You don't need a visa to book with us.
We guide you through the IEC Working Holiday visa from start to finish, 7 days a week. The moment your invitation lands, your place is secured. You don't need the full visa first.
Our promiseNo invitation or visa through no fault of your own? You get a full refund.
The job, and what it depends on
Your ski instructor job in Canada is with the resort's ski school. It depends on three things: you pass the ski school's interview (a video call before you fly), you get your working holiday visa, and you pass Level 1 in your first few weeks. With our help and guidance, 97% of our interns get through all three each year.
How Booking Works
- 01
£300 deposit holds your place
Paid into our ATOL-bonded account, so your money is protected.
- 02
We get you through the visa
Pool entry in December, our free visa pool guide, and a real person on WhatsApp 7 days a week.
- 03
£1,000, 20 weeks before you fly
Then the final balance 12 weeks before you fly.
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Or spread it
Equal weekly or monthly standing orders that run until 2 weeks before you fly.
One winter. A qualification for life.
Whether it's your first season or a plan you've had for years, we'll help you find the internship that fits.
Where You'll Train and Work
Where you qualify and where you teach. Revelstoke is the training base for the Nova Scotia internship, which then works at Ski Martock or Cape Smokey. Fairmont Hot Springs is part of the Panorama internship. Tap a resort for the full guide.
Ski Instructor Qualifications
Every internship works towards the CSIA qualifications that Canadian ski schools hire on. Level 1 lets you teach beginners and gets you in the door. Level 2 lets you teach intermediates, with more hours and better pay, and it’s the level most ski schools abroad ask for. Level 3 is a career qualification, recognised internationally through the ISIA.
Free guide
Is A Ski Instructor Internship Right For You?
Read this before you book. Our free Ultimate Internship Guide covers the training, the job interview, visas, pay and what a season really costs, plus what life is like on a Canadian internship.
- 01How the season runs. Training first, then teaching through the winter.
- 02Standard, Hybrid or 13 week. More work, more training or a shorter winter.
- 03The money. What you pay, what you earn and what it all costs.
Not sure you're ready? Our Skiing Ability Guide shows the level each internship asks for.
What to Expect from the Experience
The parts a brochure usually skips, from arrival and training to your first lessons as an instructor. Everything is organised for you, so you can focus on progressing, qualifying and enjoying the mountain.
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Ski Instructor Internships: Straight Answers
The questions we’re asked most, answered the way we’d answer them on the phone.
Which winter can I book?
We are booking internships for winter 2027/28, which start in late November 2027. Internship places for winter 2026/27 have all gone. If you want to qualify this winter, some of our ski instructor courses still have places.
Do I need a visa before I book?
No. Hold your place with a £300 deposit and we guide you through the IEC Working Holiday visa from start to finish. Your place is secured once you have your invitation. You do not need the full visa first.
When does the visa pool open?
The IEC pool reopens in December and the first invitations are drawn in early January. Visas are in limited supply and go faster every year, so the sooner your profile is in the pool, the more draws you are part of.
What if I don't get an invitation or a visa?
If you don't get an invitation or a visa through no fault of your own, you get a full refund.
Who can do an internship?
Internships are for 18 to 35 year olds, because the job needs a working holiday visa. If you are 36 or over, our ski instructor courses give you the same training and qualifications without the job.
Can I do an internship as a gap year?
Yes. The season runs from late November to April, so it fits between A levels and a September start at university, with time to travel afterwards. Our guide to planning a gap year walks you through it.
Which resort should I choose?
Big White if you want to live in the village and be in the middle of everything. Sun Peaks for a quieter resort with a community feel. Panorama for our main training hub, with some interns working at Fairmont Hot Springs. Revelstoke to Nova Scotia if earning matters most. If you are torn, WhatsApp us and we will tell you straight.
Is the ski instructor job guaranteed?
The job comes with the internship, and the resort's ski school is your employer. It depends on three things: you pass the ski school's interview (a video call before you fly), you get your working holiday visa, and you pass Level 1 in your first few weeks. With our help and guidance, 97% of our interns get through all three each year. Teaching hours are typical, not guaranteed. They depend on the resort, the snow and the week.
What happens if I don't pass Level 1?
You don't get the instructor job. We'll do our best to find you a re-sit as quickly as possible, which may mean travelling to another resort, and the re-sit is at your own cost. You may be offered work in a different department at the resort instead.
How much will I earn?
About $20 CAD an hour on a standard internship, for about 13 to 20 teaching hours a week depending on the resort, over about 14 weeks of work. That's roughly $5,000 CAD before tax, less at Big White. Revelstoke to Nova Scotia pays about $22 CAD an hour for 30 to 45 hours a week over 8 weeks, which comes to $5,280 to $7,920 CAD before tax. Your wage funds your season. It won't fill your savings account.
How do I pay?
A £300 deposit holds your place. Then a £1,000 deposit is due 20 weeks before you fly and the final balance 12 weeks before you fly, or you can spread it in equal weekly or monthly standing orders that run until 2 weeks before you fly.
Am I protected if something goes wrong?
Yes. We are ATOL bonded and you get an ATOL certificate when you book.
Can snowboarders do an internship?
Yes. Snowboard internships run at Panorama and on Revelstoke to Nova Scotia. Big White and Sun Peaks are ski only.
Want help choosing?
Book a call and we'll help you pick the right internship and resort.
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