Nakiska Ski Area
Kananaskis Village · Alberta · Canada
735m
Vertical Drop
71
Runs
6
Lifts
400 ha
Skiable Area
250 cm
Avg Snowfall
Dec 2025 – Apr 2026
Season
Nearby town
Where workers live near Nakiska Ski Area
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About
Site of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics alpine events, located in Kananaskis Country just 45 minutes from Calgary. A smaller, family-friendly resort.
Terrain & Mountain Profile
Run Breakdown
Summit
2,260m
Base
1,525m
Vertical Drop
735m
Lift Breakdown
0
Gondolas
4
Chairlifts
2
Surface Lifts
Employment & Recruitment
Estimated Seasonal Staff
200–350
Businesses at Nakiska Ski Area
No verified businesses at this resort yet.
Other businesses nearby
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Common Seasonal Jobs
Languages Required
- Visa Requirements
- Working Holiday Visa (IEC).
- Recruitment Timeline
- Hiring September–November.
Worker Amenities & Living
Staff Housing Not Available
- Cost of Living
- CAD $300–$450/week (Canmore-based)
- Public Transport
- Drive required. Canmore (25km). Calgary (83km).
Staff Perks
- Free season pass
- Staff discounts
- Pro deals
Local Life & Community
- Après & Nightlife
- Minimal on-mountain. Canmore has excellent pubs and restaurants.
- Healthcare
- Canmore General Hospital (25km). Calgary hospitals (1hr).
- Shops & Services
- Nothing on-mountain. Canmore and Calgary for all services.
- International Community
- Small seasonal workforce. Mostly Canadian locals.
Outdoor Activities (Non-Ski)
Nearby Towns
Canmore
25 km awayA vibrant mountain town just outside Banff National Park, 20 minutes from the park gates. Canmore is more affordable than Banff with a strong local community, excellent dining, and world-class outdoor recreation. Popular with workers at Nakiska, Sunshine, and Lake Louise.
Open Positions
Season
Dec 2025 – Apr 2026
Climate & Snow
- Winter Temps
- -16°C to -5°C
- Snow Reliability
- medium
- Snowmaking
- 30% of runs
- Avg Snowfall
- 250 cm/yr
Location
50.9442°N, -115.1508°W
Nearest town: Kananaskis Village