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Become a Ski Instructor in Canada - Training + Job Included

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Program Overview

Final Places Remaining for 2026/27 Ski & Snowboard Internships! Do you have a passion for travel, adventure, and skiing? Do you want to earn internationally recognized qualifications and travel the world with the coolest job on the planet? Become a ski instructor in Canada with EA Ski and Snowboard Training this winter and fast-track your career in the ski industry! On a ski instructor internship you'll train, qualify and work as a ski instructor - all in one season. EA Ski and Snowboard Training guarantee a paid job offer once their interns have passed their exams and are qualified ski instructors. Apply today to see if you qualify! Choose from 7 world-class ski resorts in Canada to train and work at this winter. You'll train with the best, gain internationally recognized instructor qualifications, and get the best work experience for your CV. You'll gain instructor qualifications recognized by the International Ski Instructors Association (ISIA) - the world body for professional ski instructors. This means you will be able to work at other world-class ski resorts across the globe. Inquire to get in touch with our team and find out more about this great opportunity!

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Program Highlights

Gain internationally recognized qualifications.
Work at one of Canada's best ski resorts.
Undergo world-class ski instructor training.
Travel and explore Canada.
Enjoy program perks like an employee lift pass, accommodation while training, association memberships, and much more.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Tuition & Fees
All Program Activity Costs
Training
Job Placement

Quick Details

Location
Banff, Canada
Availability
Year(s) Offered:2026, 2027
Intern Duration:
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Education
  • Hospitality
  • Resort
  • Ski Resort
  • Sports
  • Tourism
Types:
  • Adventure Travel
  • Experiential Learning
  • Internships
  • Jobs
  • Self-Discovery
  • Ski Instructor
  • Sports
  • Study Abroad
  • Teach Abroad
  • Wilderness
  • Working Holiday
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Updated May 14, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Banff, Canada

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered: 2026, 2027
  • Intern Duration: Winter, Short Term, 1-3 Months, 3-6 Months
  • Gap Year Timing: After College, Post High School, During College, Career Break / Mid-Career

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Couples

Education Levels & Language

  • Language: English
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

Winter, Short Term, 1-3 Months, 3-6 Months

Salary & Compensation

Hourly wage + tips

Program Reviews

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Alec CollinsAustralia · December 2023

Good time

I feel like I’ve been over charged for the experience I’ve got. I thought I would have 3 weeks of training before my exam and due to the winter being late this season I’ve lost money. I would love if some amount of that is refunded

Miles FergusonUnited Kingdom · December 2023

EA changed my life!

EA thought of everything! From help with the visa process, with endless communication at all hours of the day, to social networking in the first few days of arriving. The reps are amazing and have the expertise and experience to guide and help you. If you want a change or routine and scenery, then this is the adventure for you.

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Response from provider

Hey Miles, we're thrilled to hear that your experience with EA was seamless and that we were able to assist you every step of the way. We take pride in providing communication and support so you can get the most out of your adventures. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback! -The EA Team

Islay SmithUnited Kingdom · December 2023

Brilliant experience!

I travelled to Canada with EA to work in Vancouver as a snowboard instructor in 2019. They were so helpful and brilliant with assisting organisation. Accommodation was good as everyone was together in a block of apartments so it created a great sense of community. We received really good training prior to the exams required to become an instructor, and everyone on the mountain was so accepting and helpful and kind! I would definitely recommend doing this if you’re even vaguely thinking about it, and I’d absolutely love to do it again if I had the time!

Response from provider

Dear Islay, your recommendation means a lot to us, and we appreciate your encouragement for other aspiring instructors. Should you ever find the time for another adventure, we'd be thrilled to have you back! Thank you for being a part of the EA community. -The EA Team

Deacon Lombard-ChibnallIsle of Man · December 2023

Don’t miss out

I had the best 6 months of my life so far in Canada with EA. It provides you with great development to your skiing as well as aiding you to become a confident instructor. Furthermore, I met some great friends whilst being away that I will have for life. Couldn’t, recommended more. It was quite pricey though.

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Response from provider

Thanks for recommending our instructor program, Deacon! We’re so glad that you had an amazing experience and have made lifelong friends. -The EA Team

Jane DaleyUnited Kingdom · February 2023

Great training and a great job with like minded people

My daughter set off for the EA Lake Louise internship program in November 2022 and she is having the time of her life. She was assigned her own contact, Kerie, in the run up to her trip who was very helpful with information regarding the whole process, visa applications and flights. The Level 1 training took only 2 weeks and she is already training for her Level 2. A job at the end of Level 1 training was guaranteed which is a huge bonus! The work/life balance is perfect and she is teaching a mixture of private lessons, and group lessons to adults and children. She is also able to work additional hours on the resort lifts. We have been to visit and met some of her new friends from all over the world. In addition to her skiing she is now proficient in snow boarding and ice skating. The area is breathtakingly beautiful. This is an opportunity that should not be missed. We are so happy for our daughter and very proud parents.

Response from provider

Hey Jane, we’re thrilled to read about the fantastic experience your daughter had on her internship. Thank you for your kind words and we hope she holds these memories and friendships close for the years to come! -The EA Team

Mark CrichtonUnited Kingdom · November 2019

Epic winter season

I’d always wanted to do a ski season but had never considered becoming an instructor as I didn’t think I was good enough. As soon as I heard you could get all the training you needed and a guaranteed job I was in! The whole process with EA was awesome, from speaking with their training consultants on the phone to finally arriving in Canada meeting the program reps and all the other interns. Almost instantly I had a massive group of new mates and over the course of the season we became a weirdly dysfunctional family! The training we received was incredible, i’d always thought I was a decent enough skier but the improvements we all made in just 3/4 weeks at the start (and over the course of the season) was insane! Would happily do this all again if I could!

Mitch CartwrightAustralia · December 2017

Trip of a lifetime! - Cypress mountain, Vancouver

A piece of advice, if like me you were looking into this program but not sure if you are gonna do it, just take the plunge and do it, you won't regret it! Cypress is a beautiful mountain with a huge variety of terrain and mountain views on one side, and ocean views on the other, truly no other resort is quite like it, as for EA, these guys are with you from start to finish, making sure you have visas, accommodation, orientations all set up on arrival, they give you everything you need and are willing to help out as much as they can I cannot recommend this program highly enough, it's incredible and if you can, you should do it

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