THE MOUNTAIN
MEET THE TEAM
We've got grit, charm, and a whole lotta love. Our team of Mount Washington staff is a close-knit community of passionate, adventure-fueled, outdoor-loving, mountain folk. From your arrival here at the resort and throughout your time, to the stories you'll reminisce on for years to come, we're all here to ensure your mountain experience is positively memorable in more ways than one!
Learn about our people and why we love working here in Vancouver Island's coastal playground. Eager to become a key part of it all? We're always hiring for a variety of job opportunities.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is a great place to work. It’s also a unique community and lifestyle to which our mountain staff are integral. Our Employee Experience team fosters a positive work environment and makes sure we treat our staff with respect, compassion, and good faith. We pay our staff accurately and on time. We uphold employment standards and human rights. And we host fun staff appreciation events! We look forward to welcoming you to our mountain team
SENIOR LEADERSHIP GROUP: THE DIRECTORS
The team leaders at Mount Washington Alpine Resort are a dedicated and harmonious group of individuals, united by their passion for delivering an exceptional experience to every visitor.
MikeManara
Oversees all resort operations. Wow, this guy can ski.
MWAR GENERAL MANAGER
Years at Mount Washington: 25
JenCrabtree
Jen oversees Guest Services, Snow Sports, Retail, Summer activities, and the Nordic Centre operations
DIRECTOR OF SPORTS & GUEST SERVICES
Years at Mount Washington: 25
PrestonThompson
Preston oversees accounting, admin, HR, cash room/ticketing office and the IT department.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Years at Mount Washington: 6
DanCaley
Dan oversees Lift maintenance, vehicle maintenance, electrical, maintenance , facility maintenance, water and waste water, snow making and snow removal.
DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE
Years at Mount Washington: 32
LevonYoung
Levon oversees Lift Operations, Risk & Safety, Grooming, Trails & Grounds, Capital Projects, the Terrain Park, and the Tube Park.
DIRECTOR OF MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS
Years at Mount Washington: 25
PaulDowler
Paul oversees food and beverage, public services, accommodations, parking, transportation.
DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY
Years at Mount Washington: 2
The Folks Behind the Magic of Summer 2025
Meet the Managers and Supervisors supporting our summer 2025 team! This core groups works year round to keep the Washy spirit alive and well.
A COMMUNITY MINDSET.
HR & Employee Experience Team:
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is a great place to work. It’s also a unique community and lifestyle to which our mountain staff are integral. Our Employee Experience team fosters a positive work environment and makes sure we treat our staff with respect, compassion, and good faith. We pay our staff accurately and on time. We uphold employment standards and human rights. And we host fun staff appreciation events! We look forward to welcoming you to our mountain team.
If you have payroll or human resources questions for our small but mighty team, please email hr@mountwashington.ca
Work Here With Us:
Apply Today
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is an equal opportunity employer and encourages those of all backgrounds and abilities to inquire about available job roles. Already a team member interested in career advancement? We'd love to chat more! Have a look through advertised employment opportunities now on our job board.
Apply Now/ FOR THE FUN OF IT ALL.
Marketing & Events Team:
Content creation, advertising, event execution, communications and sharing brand stoke... just a few projects we have up our Goretex sleeves on any given day! The Mount Washington marketing and events team is a small but mighty group of talented creatives with a common love for the outdoors and unique passions that run deeper than our 9 metre average annual snowfall. Find us online or out around the mountain sharing what makes this island paradise oh-so-special all year round. #myMW
Keen to collaborate? Get in touch!
Events & Partnerships: events@mountwashington.ca
Media Visits & PR: media@mountwashington.ca
Photo & Video Assets: content@mountwashington.ca
Website & Email: webmaster@mountwashington.ca
Sponsor & Partnership
Opportunities
Events take a village, and we enjoy partnering with local businesses in our community in conjunction with the support of our wonderful corporate sponsors to make it all happen. Want to discuss an opportunity? Our team is excited about the prospect of working together to bring your mountain event ideas to life. Email us to learn about 2025/26 season partnership opportunities and how your brand can get involved.
/ AFTER HOURS.
Grooming Fleet:
As the sun sets and day turns into night, our Grooming team begins laying out a fresh corduroy canvas to be enjoyed each morning. Get a glimpse into their perspective from the seat of a snowcat with the best mountain views around in this after-hours feature.
Ever curious about what's been groomed daily? Stay updated on the MW mobile app or Grooming web page.
Ever curious about what's been groomed daily? Stay updated on the MW mobile app or Grooming web page.
A Safe Place For Everyone:
Mount Washington has a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination.
Here at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, we aim to provide a friendly, safe and inclusive environment for all. Everybody deserves to feel welcome while enjoying outdoor recreation and all the experiences that come along with our mountain culture, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or other diverse backgrounds.
The mountains don't discriminate, and neither do we. If you are a victim or witness to harassment, bullying, discrimination or intolerance of any kind, please inform a member of our staff immediately.
Ski PatrolHere at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, we aim to provide a friendly, safe and inclusive environment for all. Everybody deserves to feel welcome while enjoying outdoor recreation and all the experiences that come along with our mountain culture, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or other diverse backgrounds.
The mountains don't discriminate, and neither do we. If you are a victim or witness to harassment, bullying, discrimination or intolerance of any kind, please inform a member of our staff immediately.
/ LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort recognizes the deep history and cultural significance of the lands where we recreate. We are grateful to work and play within the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation in the mountains of the Pentlatch, E'iksan, Sahtloot and Sasitla peoples.
A peace dance in the mountains was shared in the summer of 2020 by the Kumugwe Cultural Society. Through sharing the songs and dances of the K’omoks and Kwakwaka’wakw peoples, the Kumugwe Dancers are able to help facilitate respect and understanding within the local community and communities abroad. Watch the video now.
A peace dance in the mountains was shared in the summer of 2020 by the Kumugwe Cultural Society. Through sharing the songs and dances of the K’omoks and Kwakwaka’wakw peoples, the Kumugwe Dancers are able to help facilitate respect and understanding within the local community and communities abroad. Watch the video now.
Connect With Our Team
If you have any queries about opening and closing times or operating hours of our facilities, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at ski@mountwashington.ca. We strive to respond as quickly as possible, however, do note that during peak periods it can take us up to 48 hours. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
If you have any questions, please contact us using the information below:
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
P.O. Box 3069, STN Main
Courtenay, British Columbia, V9N 5N3
1-250-338-1386
Toll-Free: 1-888-231-1499
ski@mountwashington.ca
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
P.O. Box 3069, STN Main
Courtenay, British Columbia, V9N 5N3
1-250-338-1386
Toll-Free: 1-888-231-1499
First Aid: 1-250-334-5741
P.O. Box 3069, STN Main
Courtenay, British Columbia, V9N 5N3
1-250-338-1386
Toll-Free: 1-888-231-1499
First Aid: 1-250-334-5741
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