Job Description

HI Whistler

Come join the fun, life-loving team at HI Whistler! Whether it's for summer, winter - or both - you'll have a bunch of friends to explore all of what #whislife has to offer! Whether you are a mountain newbie or a mountain shredder, you'll find like-minded teammates to create lifelong memories with at our hostel. With discounts on ski passes, deals on adventure activities, super-subsidized housing, and a plethora of free outdoor adventures, HI Whistler can be your basecamp for everything. We work hard and make it look easy with our relaxed atmosphere, offering shifts that help you make the most of your time with us. You've heard all about Whistler, now come and enjoy it as part of an unforgettable community culture!

What's in it for you

Get the best value on staff accommodation: $10 per night in an onsite shared staff accommodation. Have fun on and off shift with fellow adventurers. Meet like-minded travelers every day and become their local guide. Free laundry, Wi-Fi, and access to sports gear and staff bikes! A laid-back, casual work environment. 40% off all food and drink at Cheaky's Cafe! FREE STAYS across HI Canada's extensive network with more than 40 HI locations across Canada, the world is your oyster! Constant events to join in on with other guests and staff, such as pub crawls, BBQs, spikeball tournament ... or borrow one of the mountain bikes or camping gear and head out with your teammates for your own adventure!

What you will be doing as a Cafe Staff

Our Cafe Staff prepare and cook meals and finesse their latte art while serving up our customers their caffeine fix in a welcoming and professional manner. They handle payments and ensure balances are accurate. Plus, they are another resource for sharing knowledge about Whistler with our guests. Calling all coffee nerds and foodies! Tons of opportunities to experience our destination on your time off as you become a local expert-- discounted activities, free hostel stays within the HI Canada network and more. Being part of a not-for-profit organization that embraces sustainable tourism. Room for growth and discovery! Many of our leaders started out on the front lines, and we're eager to promote from within and provide opportunities to try out different roles.

What we look for

You'll need some previous cooking and barista experience; we'll train you up as it's not rocket science, but some previous experience is an asset You'll need to bring your positive energy and humour to work every day, because as well as working with teammates you'll also be dealing with our guests directly. You'll need to be able to handle some stressful times when it's busy with a smile and be interested in learning more.

Join our community

If the lifestyle described above gets you excited, you'll be a great fit for our team. Whether you're on a working holiday and this will be a short stop on a longer trip, or you're looking to stay connected to the hostel lifestyle by working among travellers, this is the kind of place for you.


Our team is made up of people from all over the world who are bound by our shared desire to discover new places. You recognize that what draws you to Whistler is what draws our guests here, and you're committed to working with a team of like-minded people to share the best of Whistler and the accessibility of travel with the world.


Whether this is just a short stop on your backpacking journey, or you are looking to join a community of folks committed to travel, there is a spot for you at HI Whistler where you can belong.


Check out what it's like to live and work here: https://hihostels.ca/en/careers/live-work-hi-whistler

Background Checks

As part of our standard hiring procedure, successful candidates will be subject to comprehensive background checks. These checks may include employment verification, reference checks, educational qualifications verification, and criminal record checks where applicable.

About HI

We love travelling. To us, travel isn't just about going places, it's also about meeting people, discovering cultures, eating new food and most of all, learning how people do things differently than we do back home.


We believe that through hostelling, we become more conscious about the world around us; and we can even make the world a better place. Our mission is to build an accessible community of conscious travellers who share a greater understanding of people, places and cultures through our network of hostels and people.