About Big White Ski Resort

Located in the heart of British Columbia, Big White is an award-winning resort that offers the most ski-in, ski-out accommodation in Canada.   

Big White receives a hefty 750cm of light, fluffy powder each year and is known for its deep powder bowls, wide-open glades and long groomed trails. The ski resort has more than 2,700 skiable acres made up of 18% beginner, 54% intermediate, 22% advance, and 6% expert runs.

All up, Big White offers 118 runs, 5 alpine bowls, 1 massive terrain park, night skiing, and Canada's biggest tubing park. If you're looking for an unforgettable winter experience, you can't look past Big White.

Become a ski or snowboard instructor at Big White Ski Resort

EA Ski & Snowboard offers two ways to become a ski or snowboard instructor at Big White Ski Resort. Join us this winter on a ski instructor internship or dual instructor internship. 

Living and working at Big White Ski Resort

On a ski instructor internship at Big White, new instructors will typically work in the Kids Center. Big White is also only 45 minutes away from Kelowna, the third largest city in British Columbia offering shopping, restaurants, nightlife for you to enjoy in your free time.

Message from Big White Ski School Director 

“Hello and thank you for considering Big White Ski Resort and EA Ski and Snowboard as the starting point for your ski instructing career. We’re confident that this experience will provide the education, skills and memories that will last a lifetime...

...We only hire the best of the best so the training program here is second to none and we’ll custom tailor that daily training program to meet your goals and expectations as well a give you a leg up on working as a professional ski instructor. Join us this season, we look forward to showing you your new 7,355-acre office.”

Josh Foster, Big White Director of Snow Sports

What about accommodation? 

Accommodation for our internship participants is in a private house rental. This is located in Snow Pines. Its comfortable, private and well located close to the lifts.

• The house is split between two separate units (upstairs/downstairs)
• Upstairs/downstairs units have separate facilities
• Rooms are twin or triple share
• Bedding & towels are included
• Lounge with cable TV
• Kitchen facilities with all utensils included
• Full Laundry facilities
• Internet provided

After the level one exam, you will be able to stay on for the remainder of the season. Prior to arrival, you will need to confirm that you would like to stay in the accommodation as we are required to sign a lease for the whole season (5.5 months). You are then required to pay a security bond and an advanced rent payment.

Certification Overview 

Our Ski and Snowboard Internships and Training Courses at Big White Ski Resort, Canada allow you to obtain a globally recognised snowboard or ski instructor certification with either the CSIA (Ski) or CASI (Snowboard).

Both the CISA and CASI are internationally recognised snowsports associations and are the governing bodies for ski and snowboard instructor qualifications in Canada. CASI and CSIA qualifications are highly regarded in the industry and a qualification with the Canadian system will build your technical understanding and allow you to effectively instruct skiing or snowboarding.

Program Manager

EA Ski & Snowboard want you to have the best season possible at Big White Ski Resort. This means that we have someone on the ground, who is easily contacted and there to offer advice and support at all times. Every season we have a resort representative there at the resort with you to help us create a fantastic winter environment for your group. Not only are they familiar with Big White itself, but they also work for the ski school and will be a familiar face, ready to make your gap year and first winter season that much easier.