Working At The Gondola
During the summer, the Banff Gondola is open to the public from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm, 7 days a week. Various shifts are scheduled throughout the week and transportation is provided to get you to work on time. Your job can require you to work either at the base of the lift or at the Summit Complex. The Summit of Sulphur Mountain is at 2,281m (7,486 feet) above sea level.
Living in Banff
As a community, Banff has every service to offer - a movie theater, grocery stores, recreation facilities, shopping, restaurants, bars, and pizza delivery! Favourite gathering spots are Central Park, Bow Falls, and a few other places for you to discover on your own.
Canada Day celebrations in Banff are among the best in the country - not to be missed. And once those are finished, the Calgary Stampede is a favourite attraction for everyone.
Banff's local weather can be quite unpredictable - it's normal to get snow at least one day of every month of the year, so pack accordingly! Throughout most of the summer, the weather is quite nice with sunny, warm days and cool nights.
Spending a summer working in Banff is an excellent opportunity to discover the Canadian Rockies through hiking, biking, climbing, canoeing, camping, or just being outdoors. There are literally hundreds of trails to discover for people of all fitness levels and abilities. There are even trails right on Sulphur Mountain - right out the back door of your workplace. The views of the mountains around Banff are spectacular and can be enjoyed in many ways.
Staff Accommodations
Banff Gondola staff resides in the town of Banff at our Cougar Street accommodations. This building is for the exclusive use of staff members that are currently employed at the Gondola. Brewster subsidizes this staff housing, with your portion of the cost payroll deducted. This means that you do not have to go through the hassles of finding your own living quarters, dealing with landlords, rent cheques, power companies etc. However, it also means if you lose your job, you also lose your accommodations.
Each unit in the Cougar Street building is a single bedroom apartment that is shared by up to three people. Every apartment is furnished with couches, a table and chairs, and beds. The apartments are also equipped with a kitchen so that you may prepare your meals. Laundry facilities and payphones are located on the main floor. Cable TV service is provided, however televisions are not. We also provide high speed internet connections in staff accommodation rooms (however not wireless internet).
Staff may have telephone service connected to their room by contacting the local telephone companies once you arrive and your room is assigned; Brewster does not provide this amenity. Also, Please note that you must provide your own bed linens and cookware.
Banff Gondola charges a rate of $10.50 per night for your rent at the Cougar Street accommodations.
Because you work in the town of Banff, there are other options available for accommodations. The Banff Gondola does not require staff to live in their provided accommodations; it is simply the easiest way to find a place to live while you work at the Gondola!
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Brewster pay my travel expenses to get to the Banff Gondola?
Why do you have appearance guidelines?
How do I get to work from the staff accommodations?
I have never been to the Canadian Rocky Mountains before and would like to see as much of them as possible while I am working there. How can I do this?
Can I print the job application and send it in by fax?
I have just submitted my application. When can I expect to find out if I am being considered for a position?
How busy is a typical day at the Banff Gondola?
My question isnt answered here! How can I find out what I need to know?
Will Brewster pay my travel expenses to get to the Banff Gondola?
Banff Gondola expects that all staff members can find their own way to Banff and does not pay travel expenses.
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Why do you have appearance guidelines?
Banff Gondola serves an international clientele with various cultural backgrounds and tastes and sets itself apart from other attractions with it's professional image. This conservative image includes good grooming and proper dress. Appearance is a very personal thing, but it is important that fashion styles do not draw the guests attention away from the total Canadian Rockies experience.
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How do I get to work from the staff accommodations?
Banff Gondola staff are provided with a Brewster ID that will allow you complimentary travel on Banff Transit to Sulphur Mountain. The shuttle service operates every 30 minutes allowing for flexibility to get to and from work. The gondola is roughly 10 Km away from staff accommodations.
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I have never been to the Canadian Rocky Mountains before and would like to see as much of them as possible while I am working there. How can I do this?
Brewster has many sightseeing tours that are specifically designed to share the splendor of the Rockies with our guests. Staff may join any of these tours for free on a space available basis by obtaining a pass from their supervisor.
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Can I print the job application and send it in by fax?
Yes, you can. The application is available in printable format and may be completed and faxed to (403) 762-7493.
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I have just submitted my application. When can I expect to find out if I am being considered for a position?
Banff Gondola has 88 seasonal positions to fill every year, and we normally receive roughly 500 applications. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to contact suitable applicants to arrange interviews. Interviews are normally conducted within 10 working days of our office receiving your application.
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How busy is a typical day at the Banff Gondola?
During our peak months, up to 5,000 people per day visit the Gondola between the hours of 8:30 am and 9:00 pm.
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My question isnt answered here! How can I find out what I need to know?
If you have come up with a question that we did not answer on our site, please contact us at +1 (403) 762-2523 or by e-mail at gondola@brewster.ca. If we get the same question enough times we'll add it to this page!
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