 To begin to describe what life at Silver Star Mountain Resort is like, you have to imagine living in a Victorian-inspired ski village that accommodates over 3,500 people with some of the world's best skiing and riding terrain all around you. The village is a world class winter community with recreational facilities that include a skating rink, a tube park and many restaurants and bars. A season at Silver Star Mountain Resort could be the time of your life!
Another option is to live in Vernon, a city of 40,000 at the top of the Okanagan Valley. Excellent urban facilities beautiful views of Lake Okanagan, shopping, outdoor activities and great night life make Vernon a perfect choice for those that cannot live without all of those city amenities. To find out more about Vernon, visit the City of Vernon website.
Getting To Silver Star
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To work at Silver Star Mountain Resort, you must be a Canadian citizen or you must have a valid Canadian Visa and Work Permit. All foreign workers must present their Canadian Visa and Work Permit, and a Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) or proof that a SIN has been applied for. Travelers' medical insurance is highly recommended. Purchase it in your home country before coming to Silver Star.
You should immediately apply for your SIN upon your arrival in Canada. You can apply from your home country but it involves a lengthy process. Click here to view where to apply for your SIN.
Getting all of these items together can take some time, so start early. To apply for your Canadian Working Holiday Visa and Work Permit, you must contact the Canadian Embassy or Consulate in your country. Please remember that the application process can take several weeks or months. To help you, here are some links:
General Canadian Visa Information
New IEP Visa Information
Holiday Work Visa information for Australia
Holiday Work Visa information for New Zealand
Holiday Work Visa information for the United Kingdom, Ireland and Sweden
Holiday Work Visa information for France
Holiday Work Visa information for Germany and the Netherlands
Holiday Work Visa information for Japan
Holiday Work Visa information for Belgium
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In order to make your experience at Silver Star one worth remembering, it is critical that you bring the following items.
• A copy of your passport
• Travel insurance
• A valid work permit (visa)
• Proof of qualifications.
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Staff Accommodation Options
My Resort Rentals
My Resort Rentals is a website for private rentals, it is designed to help staff find on mountain or local Vernon area accommodation while working at Silver Star. Visit www.myresortrentals for all private on and off mountain accommodation.
Silver Star Staff Accommodation
Silver Star village features a staff residential building for Silver Star employees. This building is only open to current Silver Star Ski Resort staff.
146 Silver Lode Lane
P.O. Box 3005 Silver Star Mountain Resort
Vernon, B.C. Canada V1B 3M1
The Silver Star Staff residence is designed to house staff for employment accommodation and is located in the heart of the Silver Star village. The price is between $400 to $500 per person, per month, depending on the size and setup of the unit. The room designs are set for 2-4 people for a standard room and 6-8 in the shared rooms for up to about 150 staff in total. Every room features two bunk beds, most having a double bed option on the bottom, televisions, phones, mini refrigerators, coffee-makers and hairdryers. Many of our rooms have views of Silver Star Mountain or the Monashee Mountains. The dining area where staff can prepare their own meals includes large shared refigerators and freezers, there is also common laundry facilities and ski lockers, a common lounge area and games room featuring a pool table, fuse ball and table tennis.
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Follow the links at this website to Silver Star Mountain Resort’s current Job Listings. Read through the descriptions and choose the ones that look like a good match to your skills and personality. Please remember that a commitment to quality guest service and a welcoming smile are the cornerstones of every job at Silver Star Mountain Resort.
When you have selected the jobs that interest you go to the online application form. Please give us all the information that you think we need to understand what a great applicant you really are!
Please note that when job descriptions ask for specific experience or qualifications, you must have those requirements to be considered for that specific job.
Silver Star Mountain Resort will contact only those applicants who are selected for an in-person job interview. If you apply early in the summer months, please be prepared for a little wait while our managers and supervisors review the many applications that come in.
All successful job applicants will be asked to sign a Criminal Record Check Consent Form.
For more information contact Human Resources (250) 558-6073
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International Recruiting
Thank you for your interest.
All interviews for Australian applicants are arranged by www.owh.au - you must visit the OWH website to apply for an in person interview.
Silver Star Recruiting Fair
Please check back for the 2010-11 season for dates for the Vernon Job Fair alternatively please apply directly via our wesite for any job opportunites.
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