Heli and our family of brands, including Great Canadian Heli-Skiing and Heather Mountain Lodge, are here to guide each day—for both guests and employees—towards a #BestDayEver by sharing our mountains, community, and values. We’re always on the lookout for great people who want to be part of what we’re doing. Who love to ski or snowboard—and to share #BestDayEver experiences with their colleagues and with our guests.
Our Core Purpose is to inspire our guests to live adventurous lives, by creating and celebrating Best Day Evers.
Our Core Target is to create 10,000 Best Day Ever experiences by 2028.
Our company cultural Core Values include:

OWN IT.
This is your life, own it and grow it. No apologies, No excuses.
(Self-Accountability)

SEEK GREATNESS.
Innovate and improve.
(Commitment to Excellence)

GO DEEP.
Invest in creating long-term relationships.
(Build Trust)

ELEVATE.
Set others up for success.
(Empower)

BE WILD.
Feed your soul.
(Living your best Adventure)
If you answer yes to any or all of these questions, please read on for current opportunities to join our mountain community.
- Are you a positive person who’s passionate about providing second-to-none service?
- Are you looking for a great job and a great lifestyle?
- Do you want to meet interesting people from all over the world?
- Would you love to have new experiences in the mountains?
- Do you want to live in a place with the world’s best backcountry and resort skiing in your backyard?
- Would you like to work for the greatest heli-ski resort in the world?
Position(s) currently available
Heli | Heather Mountain Lodge | Great Canadian Heli-Skiing
Full Time Head Chef for the Winter 2025/2026 Season
POSITION OVERVIEW:
- Develop a culinary plan for breakfast, lunch, aprè and daily 3 course meals.
- Budget and develop menus to ensure top quality satisfaction for our heli-skiing guests and staff during operation.
- Plan and manage all food procurement and inventory in a remote, heli-supported environment and ensure minimal waste and effective rotation of perishables.
- Skilled in butchery and cooking techniques and pastry background is an asset.
- Accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions (GF, vegan, allergies).
- Train and mentor staff on techniques, safety protocols, and guest interaction.
- Enforce HACCP standards, allergen protocols, and provincial health regulations.
- Keep the work area, utensils and production equipment clean and sanitized
- Oversee Kitchen equipment purchases, repairs, and ordering restaurant kitchen cleaning supplies.
- Order supplies as required on a regular basis.
- Create a high-energy, collaborative food culture, driven by our stunning surroundings and mountain life attitude.
- Lead the kitchen team by example and manage all functions of Kitchen operations.
- Work closely with the Front of House Management Team to ensure excellent communication, and flawless delivery of our Food & Beverage services.
- As part of the management team part take in team meetings as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2+ years of experience as Head or Executive Sous Chef is required.
- Previous similar experience leading a heli-ski kitchen ideally in high end, remote, or mountain lodges.
- Strong leadership, teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of FOODSAFE, workplace hazardous materials and first aid is generally required.
- Proficiency with dietary accommodations.
- Positive and humble attitude, culinary driven and willingness to learn.
- Comfortable living and working in a remote BC mountain setting under rigorous winter conditions.
- This position may include lifting of items up to 50 lbs.
- Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
WHY WORK FOR US?
- Full Time, Seasonal (Winter 2025-26)
- 12 days on, 6 days off schedule.
- On-site staff accommodations with 3 meals a day included during your work time scheduled.
- Working with snow sport enthusiasts, passionate and like minded people.
- Amazing staff experiences – Bouldering wall, Fitness equipment, Sauna and cold plunge on site.
- Resort Skiing, Sledding, best ski-touring, Ice climbing are all available in the area.
- Discount on gift shop items, personal pro-deals with our sponsors.
- Family and friends Heli-Ski discount.
- Opportunity to Heli-Ski.
- Opportunity for growth within the organization.
Compensation:
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
- Equal shared Tip Pool during your working hours.
Travel: Successful Applicants will be responsible for their own transportation to and from Great Canadian Heli-Skiing.
Term: December 2025 till April 2026
Report to: Kristy Byles, Lodge manager
To apply please email Vanessa: vanessa@canadianheli-skiing.com
Thank You
- Front Desk Attendants
- Servers
- Housekeepers
- Bartenders
- Dining Supervisor
- Housekeeping Supervisor
- Maintenance
- Massage Therapists
For hospitality positions, please send your application to Kristy@canadianheli-skiing.com– This link will open your default email application.
- Ski guides
- Lead guides
- Dispatchers
For heli-ski guiding and operations positions, please send your application to guides@canadianheli-skiing.com – This link will open your default email application.
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Can work effectively both independently and as a team member
- Professional presentation in speaking, dress and grooming.
- A passion for backcountry skiing and/or snowboarding.
- Two professional references.
- Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status or a Canadian visa/work permit valid for the entire duration of the season for which you are applying
- Guides must have ACMG, CSGA or equivalent ski guiding certification.
- Competitive wages
- Subsidized staff meal and accommodation plan
- Food and beverage discounts at our Lodge
- Staff discount in our heli-ski boutique
- Pro deal purchasing from our suppliers
- Opportunities to resort ski and heli-ski for free
- Lodging discount for family and friends
- Discounted standby heli-ski rate for family and friends
- Employee referral bonus program
- In-house training and development programs
- End of season celebration
- The opportunity to work and play in an extraordinary environment
Apply Today
We are always on the lookout for hospitality professionals with a passion for the mountains. During the summer and winter seasons, we offer positions in front of house, culinary, housekeeping, maintenance, and guest services. If you are interested in joining our team or if you have any questions, we’d love to hear from you!