Sun Peaks Resort
Sun Peaks Village · British Columbia · Canada
882m
Vertical Drop
137
Runs
13
Lifts
1,728 ha
Skiable Area
600 cm
Avg Snowfall
Nov 2025 – Apr 2026
Season
Nearby town
Where workers live near Sun Peaks Resort
Closest first — click to see jobs & living info.
About
Canada's second-largest ski area by skiable terrain, located in the interior of British Columbia. Sun Peaks offers three mountains, a charming European-style village, and famously uncrowded slopes.
Terrain & Mountain Profile
Run Breakdown
Summit
2,080m
Base
1,200m
Vertical Drop
882m
Lift Breakdown
1
Gondolas
7
Chairlifts
5
Surface Lifts
Employment & Recruitment
Estimated Seasonal Staff
800–1,200
Businesses at Sun Peaks Resort
No verified businesses at this resort yet.
Other businesses nearby
Operating in towns nearby — click through for details.
No businesses listed in nearby towns yet.
Common Seasonal Jobs
Languages Required
- Visa Requirements
- Working Holiday Visa (IEC) for most international workers.
- Recruitment Timeline
- Hiring begins August–September. Many positions filled by October.
Worker Amenities & Living
Staff Housing Available
- Cost of Living
- CAD $300–$450/week
- Public Transport
- Free village shuttle. Kamloops (45min drive) for larger services.
Staff Perks
- Free season pass
- Staff meal discounts
- Pro deals on gear
- Staff housing available
Local Life & Community
- Après & Nightlife
- Morrisey's, Bottoms Bar & Grill, Masa's Bar. Relaxed village après.
- Healthcare
- Sun Peaks Health Centre for minor issues. Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital (45min).
- Shops & Services
- Village has basics — small grocery, gear shops, restaurants. Kamloops for full services.
- International Community
- Moderate — growing international community. More Canadian-dominated than Whistler.
Outdoor Activities (Non-Ski)
Nearby Towns
Sun Peaks Village
0 km awayA European-style ski village at the base of Sun Peaks Resort. The village IS the resort — everything is walkable, and most workers live in on-mountain staff housing or nearby condos.
Open Positions
Season
Nov 2025 – Apr 2026
Climate & Snow
- Winter Temps
- -12°C to -3°C
- Snow Reliability
- high
- Snowmaking
- 5% of runs
- Avg Snowfall
- 600 cm/yr
Location
50.8837°N, -119.9003°W
Nearest town: Sun Peaks Village