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Marmot Basin

Jasper · Alberta · Canada

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914m

Vertical Drop

91

Runs

7

Lifts

688 ha

Skiable Area

400 cm

Avg Snowfall

Nov 2025 – Apr 2026

Season

Nearby town

Where workers live near Marmot Basin

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Jasper

7km away

A charming national park town surrounded by the Canadian Rockies, and the base for Marmot Basin. Smaller and more laid-back than Banff, Jasper offers a genuine mountain community, dark sky preserve status, and incredible wildlife. Recovering beautifully after the 2024 wildfires.

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About

Jasper National Park's ski resort, offering uncrowded slopes with stunning Rocky Mountain scenery. The most northerly large ski area in Alberta, known for dry powder and laid-back atmosphere.

Terrain & Mountain Profile

Run Breakdown

28 Green
35 Blue
20 Black
8 Double Black

Summit

2,612m

Base

1,698m

Vertical Drop

914m

Lift Breakdown

0

Gondolas

5

Chairlifts

2

Surface Lifts

Employment & Recruitment

Estimated Seasonal Staff

400–600

Main Employers

  • Marmot Basin
  • Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
  • Jasper hotels and restaurants
  • Parks Canada

Common Seasonal Jobs

Ski/Snowboard InstructorLift OperatorHotel StaffF&B StaffRetail SalesGuest Services

Languages Required

English
Visa Requirements
Working Holiday Visa (IEC). Fairmont and Parks Canada offer LMIA positions.
Recruitment Timeline
Hiring begins August–September.

Worker Amenities & Living

Staff Housing Available

Capacity: ~300 bedsRent: CAD $500–$900/month
Cost of Living
CAD $300–$450/week
Public Transport
Shuttle from Jasper to Marmot Basin (20min).

Staff Perks

  • Free season pass
  • Staff meal discounts
  • Pro deals
  • National park perks

Local Life & Community

Après & Nightlife
Jasper town pubs — Downstream, D'ed Dog Bar, Pete's On Patricia.
Healthcare
Jasper Healthcare Centre. Nearest major hospital: Hinton (80km).
Shops & Services
Jasper town has essentials. Smaller than Banff.
International Community
Growing international community. More intimate than Banff.

Outdoor Activities (Non-Ski)

Ice skatingSnowshoeingCross-country skiingWildlife viewingMaligne Canyon ice walkDark sky stargazing

Nearby Towns

Jasper

7 km away

A charming national park town surrounded by the Canadian Rockies, and the base for Marmot Basin. Smaller and more laid-back than Banff, Jasper offers a genuine mountain community, dark sky preserve status, and incredible wildlife. Recovering beautifully after the 2024 wildfires.

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Season

Nov 2025 – Apr 2026

Climate & Snow

Winter Temps
-18°C to -6°C
Snow Reliability
high
Snowmaking
0% of runs
Avg Snowfall
400 cm/yr

Location

52.8053°N, -117.6006°W

Nearest town: Jasper

Languages

English