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Whistler Summer Camp Jobs (Momentum, COC)

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Brocka_Flocka
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Has anyone ever worked at a summer camp or for the resort up in Whistler? I've looked online and can't seem to find any information. This is a ski website. I feel like at least ONE person has some information...

I am curious about:

-Positions
-Pay
-Ski Time
-Hours
-Accomodations
-Pay
-Benefits
-How and When to Apply (Summer 2017)
-Experiences

and of course,

-the "chill factor"

As well as any other notable information. I'm also from down south of da' border if that helps.


Any information on being a digger, coach, counselor, cook, ect would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Jun 12 2016 9:16PM
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eheath
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Unless you have a work visa, it's illegal for Americans to work for a Canadian company. Also they hire these jobs in the spring, even if you could work there I doubt they're looking anymore.
Jun 12 2016 9:25PM
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Brocka_Flocka
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eheathUnless you have a work visa, it's illegal for Americans to work for a Canadian company. Also they hire these jobs in the spring, even if you could work there I doubt they're looking anymore.


Idk if you read the full post but I did specify next summer. Thanks anyways though.
Jun 12 2016 9:32PM
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eheath
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Brocka_FlockaIdk if you read the full post but I did specify next summer. Thanks anyways though.


You mentioned it in weird way, but whatever refer to what I said before.

eheathUnless you have a work visa, it's illegal for Americans to work for a Canadian company. .
Jun 12 2016 9:58PM
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250r
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its easy to become a digger at momentum, but its really not worth it. you have to buy a daypass for $65 everyday.
Jun 13 2016 4:50PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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250rits easy to become a digger at momentum, but its really not worth it. you have to buy a daypass for $65 everyday.


right.

because why would you pay to go skiing?
Jun 13 2016 5:13PM
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eheath
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DACO-TOGright.

because why would you pay to go skiing?


Because you're working for a camp...this guys is probably talking about dig to ski situations, not actually being an employee of the camp, because employees get passes AND get paid.
Jun 13 2016 5:22PM
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Brocka_Flocka
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250rits easy to become a digger at momentum, but its really not worth it. you have to buy a daypass for $65 everyday.


So wait, Momentum doesn't cover the costs of their employees to reach the hill? Becoming a digger would mean that I would have to pay everyday to work?
Jun 13 2016 6:16PM
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eheath
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Brocka_FlockaSo wait, Momentum doesn't cover the costs of their employees to reach the hill? Becoming a digger would mean that I would have to pay everyday to work?


Like I said, hes probably talking about a dig to ride program. Diggers get paid, free housing and passes.
Jun 13 2016 6:19PM
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ascent_studios
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Very interested in this as well
Jun 13 2016 8:40PM
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250r
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eheathLike I said, hes probably talking about a dig to ride program. Diggers get paid, free housing and passes.


Yeah I meant dig to ride. Im sure there are diggers getting paid there as well, but as you said those positions get taken early, and you need connections.
Jun 14 2016 1:35AM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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250rYeah I meant dig to ride. Im sure there are diggers getting paid there as well, but as you said those positions get taken early, and you need connections.


dig to ride is fairly laid out in my opinion. you do a couple of hours of work everyday and they give you free access to their park. all you have to do is get to the glacier.

and all the work that you do is pretty basic stuff. put the flags in, rake the lips and maybe throw some salt around. everything else like the park builds is done by the full time guys.
Jun 14 2016 4:12AM
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willysworld
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DACO-TOGdig to ride is fairly laid out in my opinion. you do a couple of hours of work everyday and they give you free access to their park. all you have to do is get to the glacier.

and all the work that you do is pretty basic stuff. put the flags in, rake the lips and maybe throw some salt around. everything else like the park builds is done by the full time guys.


So basically if you wanna ski for free you better start hiking at 3 am?
Jun 14 2016 6:42AM
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Brocka_Flocka
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bump
Jun 16 2016 10:25AM
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KravtZ
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Like any job...network, reach out, apply for it, do what you gotta do to show interest and get the job.
Jun 16 2016 11:28AM
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Brocka_Flocka
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KravtZLike any job...network, reach out, apply for it, do what you gotta do to show interest and get the job.


No shit. I'm more curious about benefits, logistics and other things like that.
Jun 16 2016 1:46PM
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KravtZ
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Brocka_FlockaNo shit. I'm more curious about benefits, logistics and other things like that.


summer jobs don't offer benefits....
Jun 16 2016 2:08PM
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Brocka_Flocka
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KravtZsummer jobs don't offer benefits....


Well speaking that these are summer camp jobs, I was referring to housing, pay, hours, time off etc.


I'm not talking 401k and dental here
Jun 16 2016 2:18PM
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eheath
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Brocka_FlockaWell speaking that these are summer camp jobs, I was referring to housing, pay, hours, time off etc.


I'm not talking 401k and dental here


Time off? haha
Jun 16 2016 2:19PM
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Brocka_Flocka
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eheathTime off? haha


more in terms of hours. Definitely both a repetitive and a poorly-worded phrase.
Jun 16 2016 2:21PM
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KravtZ
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Brocka_FlockaWell speaking that these are summer camp jobs, I was referring to housing, pay, hours, time off etc.


I'm not talking 401k and dental here


I hope you never ask about time off in a job interview
Jun 16 2016 2:31PM
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willysworld
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eheathUnless you have a work visa, it's illegal for Americans to work for a Canadian company. Also they hire these jobs in the spring, even if you could work there I doubt they're looking anymore.


So negative...
Jun 16 2016 10:08PM
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eheath
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ozzywrongSo negative...


Realistic, not negative.
Jun 16 2016 10:58PM
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Jibberino
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KravtZI hope you never ask about time off in a job interview


Wow, you guys don't get time off work in America? Brutal.
Jun 17 2016 4:36PM
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250r
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JibberinoWow, you guys don't get time off work in America? Brutal.


yea 40 hours a week is pretty bullshit...i need to move to france haha
Jun 18 2016 12:04AM
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Jibberino
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250ryea 40 hours a week is pretty bullshit...i need to move to france haha


I'm sorry to say, but thats a pretty standard work week, should leave a fair amount of time off work.
Jun 18 2016 5:08AM
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cdip
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I applied to coc and momentum in like april and they were already full...
Jun 18 2016 12:22PM
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Paul.
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eheathRealistic, not negative.


You really could be nicer to kids on the internet Mr. Heath
Jun 18 2016 10:29PM
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Paul.
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cdipI applied to coc and momentum in like april and they were already full...


April is pretty late, Id try February next year if you try again
Jun 18 2016 10:32PM
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eheath
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Paul.You really could be nicer to kids on the internet Mr. Heath


I was being completely reasonable, just delivering information.
Jun 18 2016 11:26PM
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quixotic
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eheathI was being completely reasonable, just delivering information.


yeh brah u like need to chyll out u r hella outta line rite now.
Jun 18 2016 11:46PM
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Mkvackay
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eheathRealistic, not negative.


haha there are ways around that :)

on the same topic, i am now scared to travel into canada haha
Jun 19 2016 3:06AM
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eheath
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Mkvackayhaha there are ways around that :)

on the same topic, i am now scared to travel into canada haha


Really the only big no-no is working for a Canadian company. If you work for an US company or you're a freelancer, you can travel to Canada for work and work in Canada.
Jun 19 2016 10:49AM
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SkrrtKobain
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Buddy, ur getting worked here, If i knew any useful info id definitely tell u, Eheath is a huge tool it seems like, id say go for it if you put ur mind to i know il see you up there next summer good luck yo!
Jun 19 2016 3:19PM
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eheath
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EARLYBIRDSBuddy, ur getting worked here, If i knew any useful info id definitely tell u, Eheath is a huge tool it seems like, id say go for it if you put ur mind to i know il see you up there next summer good luck yo!


Since when does providing information a negative thing? I just gave him two facts, why does everyone assume the tone here? Christ
Jun 19 2016 3:25PM
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.lencon
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eheath is right, if you're not from Canada it's not worth it. getting a work visa for 3 months would be a lot of work.. if you want to ski and work go to Woodward copper/Tahoe or windells
Jun 19 2016 3:35PM
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Brocka_Flocka
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.lenconeheath is right, if you're not from Canada it's not worth it. getting a work visa for 3 months would be a lot of work.. if you want to ski and work go to Woodward copper/Tahoe or windells


Except both woodwards are garbage.
Jun 19 2016 4:17PM
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.lencon
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Brocka_FlockaExcept both woodwards are garbage.


how?
Jun 19 2016 4:50PM
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