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Pour l'amour du

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Teaching skiing or snowboarding combines passion, human relations, professional satisfaction and an exceptional working environment. A motivating and stimulating job, a team of outstanding instructors and an enchanting working environment... that's what being an instructor is all about!

Being an instructor

It is teaching skiing or snowboarding mainly to children aged 3 to 12 years old, welcoming the children and informing their parents, supervising your students in a safe manner and following the mountain safety code, completing the student monitoring sheet, being dynamic and to communicate clearly and be respectful of the company's rules.

An instructor's journey

On average, our instructors will teach anywhere between 3 and 5 years on our mountains. It is the perfect job for high school, college and university students. Many instructors have been with us for over 10 years. It's the perfect mix of people with impressive careers, retirees and students, all united with the same goal of sharing their passion by teaching snow sports!

Perks of being an instructor

A competitive salary and a ton of benefits such as trainings, activities, a uniform, season pass and above all, an unforgettable experience! Working on the slopes and sharing your passion, being part of the largest snow school in the province and many advancement opportunities for those who want to get involved!

Important dates to remember

October 11, 2024

Deadline for completing and submitting your offer of services

October 12, 2024

Information session at Sommet Morin Heights

Week of October 21, 2024

After your information session, we will contact you, BY EMAIL, the week of October 21 to let you know if you have been selected as an instructor. You will then be required to provide your Social Security number and bank account information for direct deposit of your paycheck by November 17, 2024. It is your responsibility to ensure that your employee file is complete.

November 9 or 10, 2024

Upon confirmation of your hiring, your Snow School Director will invite you to a training workshop meeting to be held on November 9 or 10. Your attendance is mandatory, even if you already have a valid certification level.

November 30 and December 1-7-8, 2024

We are offering free Level 1 preparatory training on November 30 and December 1-7-8. Access tickets are included, so we recommend that you do not purchase a season pass until you have completed your Level 1 training. The number of training days may vary depending on individual experience.

December 14-15-21-22, 2024

Level 1 certification for skiers at Sommet Morin Heights (at Sommet Morin Heights and Sommet Edelweiss)

December 22, 2024

1-day exam option (prerequisite) for snowboarders (at Sommet Morin Heights and Sommet Edelweiss)

December 27 to 30, 2024

Level 1 certification for skiers and snowboarders at Sommet Morin Heights and at Sommet Edelweiss (for candidates who could not attend the dates offered above).

December 30, 2024

1-day exam option (prerequisite) for snowboarders (at Sommet Morin Heights and at Sommet Edelweiss) (for candidates who could not attend the dates offered above).

January 11, 2025

Start of the Snow School Programs

Information session

After the information session, your next step will be a training workshop on November 9 or 10. Your Snow School Director will assign you to one of the two days and you will receive an email invitation. We also offer free Level 1 preparation training, which is highly recommended, on the following dates November 30 and December 1-7-8. The number of training days may vary depending on your individual experience.

Training workshop

The Training Workshop is mandatory for all new instructors, including those who are already certified. This meeting is essential to get to know your director, the daily operations of the Snow School and the specifics.

Level 1 certification

Skiers & Snowboarders | The mandatory training to obtain Level 1 (on snow) will take place on December 14, 15, 21 and 22, 2024*. After this training and meeting the Level 1 criteria, you will be certified and can start your career as an instructor. *For candidates who are unable to attend on the above dates, it will be possible to complete the training on December 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2024.

Offer of services

Below are the steps to follow to complete the offer of services. The description of the steps can be found under the photos, in the gray box.

Once you have noted the steps to follow illustrated in the photos below, you can complete the offer of services by following this link.

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Step 1 | Complete all fields marked with an asterisk

Step 2 | Leave this field blank

Step 3 | Select the Region that applies to where you want to work

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Step 5 | Indicate whether you would like to teach skiing or snowboarding, or both

Step 6 | Please read the following carefully

Step 7 | Select the Sommets mountain where you want to teach

Step 8 | Beforehand, establish the days you are offering to be in service, taking into account your previous engagements (sports team, school calendar…).

Step 9 | Count the days you offer your services and then check one of the 7 boxes according to your situation.

Step 10 | After selecting one of the 7 options, take a final look at the calendar and add/remove dates as needed.

Step 11 | Don't forget to select Sommet 2 and Sommet 3 as the ski hills where you would like to work (MANDATORY).

Step 12 | All that remains is to send your application by pressing the green button. Congratulations, your offer of services has been sent and we will contact you before October 11th, 2024.

Level 1 Certification | Ski

See below for details of this certification.

The Level 1 Certification Course, in collaboration with the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA), is designed to introduce and develop the basic skills for teaching new skiers of all ages with a focus on teaching children.

Time will be spent exploring:

Collaborative Teaching Approaches and Lesson Planning
CSIA Technical Concepts
Ski Improvement
Guest Service and Communication Skills

Candidates will receive coaching on their skiing, as well as feedback on their teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Level 1 standard in both of these areas. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach first-time skiers through Intermediate level students.

The success of this certification is imperative to be in our employment.

CSIA Level 1 Certification includes skiing and teaching assessment and evaluation.

To help you succeed in your course, participate in the Level 1 preparatory training offered by les Sommets.

The training dates are as follows: November 30 and December 1-7-8.

Please note that the number of training days may vary depending on individual experience.

Access tickets are included for these days and at any time until you receive your Level 1 Certification; therefore, we recommend that you do not purchase your Season Pass.

The cost of the course is $150 plus tax.

In order to ensure the quality of our services, certification in partnership with the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA) is mandatory to work as an instructor at any of our mountains.

We understand that this may be an initial investment, which is why we offer reimbursement of this training after one year of employment (subject to certain conditions).

Be sure to confirm your return for the following year to qualify for this reimbursement.

Level 1 Certification | Snowboard

See below for details of this certification.

The CASI Level 1 Certification is an introductory course, designed to give successful candidates the skills necessary to begin their role as a new instructor in the industry. Beginner teaching methods, understanding of basic snowboard technique, as well as lesson planning and effective communication skills will be addressed.

Candidates will receive coaching on their snowboarding, as well as feedback on their teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Level 1 standard in both of these areas. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach beginner snowboarders up to the Novice Turn level.

The Level 1 Certification is a pre-requisite for the CASI Level 2 Instructor Certification, as well as the Park Instructor Course.

The CASI Level 1 Snowboard Instructor Certification Course is open to strong intermediate snowboarders, aged 15 years and older.

Candidates on the Level 1 Course will spend time exploring snowboarding technique and teaching methods across a variety of venues, both on-snow (up to and including intermediate terrain) and during indoor presentations.

You should take this course if you love to snowboard, and have a desire to introduce new students to snowboarding. You should be confident and comfortable both communicating and demonstrating in front of a group.

The Level 1 Instructor standards require you to pass both riding and teaching evaluations.

To help you succeed in your certification, participate in the Level 1 preparatory training offered by les Sommets.

The training dates are as follows: November 30 and December 1-7-8, 2024.

Please note that the number of training days may vary depending on individual experience.

Access tickets are included for these days and, at any time until you obtain your Level 1 Certification; we therefore advise you not to purchase your season pass.

Obtaining Level 1 Certification :

Level 1 preparatory training (mandatory) on November 30 and December 1-7-8, 2024
1-day exam: December 22, 2024

Level 1 Certification in 1 day (prerequisite) will take place on December 22, 2024, at Sommet Morin Heights and at Sommet Edelweiss (Outaouais).

For candidates who cannot attend on these dates, note that it will be possible to complete the internship on December 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2024 as well as on January 4 , 2025 for the Level 1 one-day certification.

1 day option (prerequisite) costs: $248 + tx.

In order to ensure the quality of our services, certification in partnership with the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) is mandatory to work as a snowboard instructor at any of our resorts.

We understand that this may be an initial investment, which is why we offer reimbursement of this training after one year of employment (subject to certain conditions).

Be sure to confirm your return for the following year to qualify for this reimbursement.

Les Sommets Snow School is also...

Six directors, each more passionate than the next! Always on the lookout for new projects, new passions and people to share them with! Hoping that this little flame will continue to shine for a long time, because we need passionate people in a world like ours!

Darryl Craig

Sommet Saint-Sauveur Snow School Director

Yannick Brosseau

Sommet Olympia Snow School Director

To be confirmed

Sommet Saint-Sauveur versant Avila Snow School Director

Arthur De Pierre

Sommet Morin Heights Snow School Director

Émilie Mongeon

Sommet Gabriel Snow School Director

Stéphane Barry

Sommet Edelweiss Snow School Director

The quiz

In order to complete your hiring for the 2024-2025 season, and after your training workshop on November 9 and 10, 2024, you will need to complete the quiz on the operating rules of our snow schools.

To take the quiz:

Select tab École.
The password to get access is: lessommets.
Then please read the operating rules in the document entitled The Guide which can be found in the red box on the right.
Finally click on The Quiz in the red box to assess your understanding of the operating rules. The password is hiver2025.

Complete the quiz with a minimum score of 80% to succeed. In the event that you do not succeed, your Snow School Director will contact you at the beginning of the season, but this will not affect your rehiring.

Once your questionnaire has been completed, your hiring will be final and you will be able to receive your employee pass on your first ski day at Sommet Saint-Sauveur or Sommet Edelweiss.

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The employee

referral program

The program is designed to recognize and thank the contributions of each of our employees by referring qualified candidates who fit our culture.

How it works

The new candidate must provide the name of the referrer (the employee who referred them) in the "Referral program" section at the bottom of the online application form.

Maximum one referral per application; however, an employee may refer more than one candidate.

Reward

For helping us find the best talent, the employee who refers a candidate will receive a Les Sommets gift card up to $250:

$50 for referring a part-time seasonal position (less than 32 hours/week)
$100 for referrals related to a full-time seasonal position (32 hours/week or more)
$250 for referring a full-time, year-round position

Certain conditions apply.

As a

les Sommets employee

We invite you to visit our home page for employees.

You will find a ton of relevant information to get to know your work place as well as company policies. You will also find a mandatory section where you will find the certificates that you must return to us as soon as possible.

Please note that some sections may not apply to you as an instructor.

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7/7, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

655, Louis-Dufour Rd, QC, Canada, J0R 1R3

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