Overview
Vacancy: Work, Ski and Learn French in Tremblant
Company: Oyster Worldwide
Category: Career Placements (Catering, Tourism)
Dates: November and March for 6 months, May for 4 months
Salary : Approx. £5 per hour (Above the Canadian Minimum Wage)
Description
Oyster can offer you the chance to earn a good wage on your Gap Year whilst gaining impressive experience in one of the worlds top ski resorts and improving your French. We have been sending people to Tremblant since 2006 and our participants have been working in bars, restaurants and hotels in a number of roles. You will have the full support of our representative in Tremblant who will be a helpful friend to you.
We have a number of vacancies available at the Canadian resort of Tremblant for the coming summer and ski seasons. Work opportunities vary from working as a Cook Assistant in a restaurant kitchen to working as a Housekeeper in a hotel. These placements are only available for students that have a confirmed UCAS place, are currently studying at a UK University or who have graduated in the last 12 months. Applicants must also be aged between 18 - 30.
The Jobs Available Canadian employers are proud of their reputation for high levels of customer service. All of our participants must expect to be employed in an entry level position. This gives employers the opportunity to see, first hand, how you perform. If you impress your boss, and learn enough French to converse easily, you may well be moved into different roles within the establishment. In the past, we have had people running a deli counter and speaking French all day long!
Standards are high in Canada and you’ll be expected to be punctual, smart and polite. If you don’t mind working hard you’ll have a great time – both at work, where you will be part of a busy team, and in the resort itself. The attitude in Canada really is ‘Work hard, Play hard’! By accepting a place offered by Oyster, you will be guaranteed a job and accommodation as long as you can provide a clean Police Check and a UCAS letter/Graduation Certificate.
The Pay If the work sounds appealing then you can expect to earn a good wage that is above the Canadian minimum wage. Most participants find the wage enough to be able to live comfortably, have a great social life and even save money for when they have finished the placement.
Skiing experience For novices and experts alike, Tremblant is the perfect Ski Resort. Experienced skiers have taken their skiing to new levels by doing extra courses. If you have only been skiing a few times - spend your free time skiing and improving! Over 6 months you will become pretty good to say the least!
Accommodation Oyster will secure good quality accommodation for you and your group in rented Condo’s (flats) and houses. You’ll live in a town a short bus ride from Tremblant. This is the best accommodation that we use anywhere in the world. All accommodation is self catering with cooking facilities provided and you should expect to share a room. Participants pay for accommodation whilst in Tremblant. This is great value and works out to be approximately C$375 per month (roughly £200)
Where Oyster comes in Oyster will arrange a job for you, organise your Work Permit, organise return flights and make sure there is good accommodation ready for when you arrive. You will also have the support of our in country rep, who will also meet you at the Airport, throughout your time in Tremblant. Before departure we will interview and brief you on a one to one basis. About 3 months before departure we hold a pre departure briefing where you will meet the rest of the group that you will travel with and will be told all about your job, flights and Visa. In most cases, participants are paid every 2 weeks. You do need to pay for your accommodation.
The Benefits Working in Tremblant for a season is an amazing experience. People come home saying that it was the best decision they have ever made! Not only is the social life great, the jobs fantastic but also the support and benefits that Tremblant gives its employees.
You spend 6 months in Tremblant with all this and more for just £2325 and this price includes return flights from London to Montreal!