A winter season as a ski or snowboard instructor in Canada
Spend your winter in Canada training, working and living the ski instructor lifestyle with Snowminds. Since 2012, we’ve helped passionate skiers turn their dream into reality, with a 100% job placement rate for participants who successfully complete the programme. You’ll start with an intensive course focused on earning your Canadian Level 1 ski instructor qualification, guided by experienced trainers who support you every step of the way.
Once certified, you’ll work as a paid ski instructor at one of our established partner ski schools. A typical day includes teaching in the mornings and early afternoons, leaving plenty of time for free skiing, powder laps and riding with friends. You’ll join an international team and quickly feel at home in Canada’s welcoming ski culture – from hockey nights and big burgers to endless mountain views.
During the winter, you can continue to develop your skiing with optional add-ons such as Level 2 training, backcountry courses or our legendary heli-ski camp in Revelstoke. If you want to progress even faster, you can also choose our combined Level 1 and 2 ski instructor courses in Canada!
Recommendation: Check out our 5 Star reviews on Google, Trustpilot and Facebook and learn more about Snowminds from our ski and snowboard instructors!
WHAT DO YOU GET FROM SNOWMINDS?
When you travel with Snowminds we help you every step of the way and help take care of all the practicalities. That way you can focus on packing your bags and good vibes and preparing yourself for your winter adventure.
Below, you can click your way to our different destinations in Canada, where you can do a level 1 ski instructor course. Here you can apply for the course you are most interested in doing.
With our Level 1 ski instructor course in Canada, you can look forward to the following benefits:
- A winter season in Canada as a ski instructor
- Job placement at a local ski school in Canada
- Round-trip flights to and from Canada
- Transportation to your destination from the airport
- Organized season accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner during the course
- Season lift pass
- Ski training delivered by professional ski instructors
- The Canadian level 1 ski instructor certification (including exam, course materials, and certificates)
- Snowminds program manager and social activities
- Kick-off Event prior to the season in Denmark, or online
- Invitation to Snowminds Reunion Party after your season
- A dedicated team to support you before, during, and after the winter season
- Help with the visa application and other practical formalities before departure
- Preparation material and pre-travel fitness program
- Pro-deals at Snowminds Store
- Confidence in a Danish travel company that is a member of the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund
- Travel protection with Snowminds Money Back Guarantee
- A strong community with fellow Snowminders
What is not included?
- Visa fees, cancellation-, and travel insurance
- Security deposit and rent for accommodation
- Travel activity after the season ends
Equipment, pocket money and anything else not mentioned above
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Snowminds
Instructor course and paid job placement in Canada
Adventure Centre jobs
Skiing, Snowboarding, Working with children

November - April
Full time
Provided
Around 15+ CAD per hour
