On-Mountain Photographer & Videographer

Why join us?

We work and play in Canada’s most beautiful playground, Banff National Park, and you can too. Sunshine Village is the premier ski resort in Western Canada. If you want to be part of making our guests’ ski experience unforgettable and think a winter season skiing and riding on the best powder in the Rockies would be great too, then read on for more information...

What can you expect?

We are currently looking for a passionate creator to join our world-class Alpine resort. We are actively recruiting for an energetic and creative individual to join our creative team as an in-house On-Mountain Photographer & Videographer. The On-Mountain Photographer & Videographer will play an integral role in our resort’s communications, social media, and marketing. As Sunshine’s in-house On-Mountain Photographer & Videographer, the successful candidate will work hand in hand with the resort’s communications and events team to animate, capture, broadcast and bring to life the magic of Banff Sunshine commercially.

This job might be right for you if you think you would really enjoy:

• Capturing and editing DAILY awe-inspiring photos & videos that show the fun, magic and BEST of Banff Sunshine Village.This content will air on Sunshine’s social media channels.
• Creating content that highlights key services and amenities provided by Banff Sunshine Village, including Sunshine Mountain Lodge, Sunshine Meadows, restaurants, retail, rentals, etc.
• Creating graphics and visuals such as signs, posters, promotions, advertisements, presentations, documents, gifs etc. for digital and print.
• Planing daily/weekly/monthly shoots for new and current web-series, content, projects and put them into execution (planning, filming, editing, etc.).
• Creating weekly “best of” photos & videos to share with various partners and media.
• Performing site inspections for video teasers, events, photo shoots, and television & movie productions.
• Working collaboratively with the entire Sunshine Creative Team.
• Acting as a brand ambassador and mediator; throughout all aspects of work as per Banff Sunshine Village brand policy.
• Working with Sales & Marketing to create support content for upcoming sales and promotion campaigns.
• Working with all different departments of the resort, as well as external contractors.

And you have: 

• Experienced outdoor videographer and photographer with excellent editing skills. 
• Proven graphic design experience with an eye for aesthetics, attention to detail, and an understanding of layout, hierarchy, type, and colour.
• Practical experience creating videos/photos for social networks and platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, and blogs. Must stay up to date on the ever-changing preferences of various social networks.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or advertising (preferred) - OR - equivalent work experience in photo/video creation and editing within social media focused environments (content creation).
• Proficient Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects) and video editing software such as Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro is a must.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Must be an expert level skier or snowboarder and be able to carry camera gear on challenging terrain.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, including handling multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work individually (self-starter) and be a strong team player. Coachability and willingness to take direction are essential.
• Travel to Calgary may be required from time to time. Candidate must be able to sort out their own transportation and will be compensated for the trip as per Sunshine Village policy. 
• Must love and appreciate the Canadian Rockies.
• This position will require overnight stays on the mountain while working on projects. In addition, this role may work at night, and will be in a remote, alpine environment.

The Perks: 

• FREE - Your staff pass is your ticket to ride Sunshine! 
• Ski & Ride – Free days & discounts at ski resorts across Canada 
• Staff Events – Staff parties, BBQs, spring night skiing, dog sledding & more 
• Career – Recognition programs & career development opportunities 
• Wellness – Discounted fitness passes, yoga, onsite support & professional support 
• Onsite discounts – Food & beverage, retail, & hotel stays 
• Exclusive deals – Brand-named gear & local businesses 
• And much, much more! 

Can’t wait to get started? Great, because we can’t wait to hear from you! 
Click the Apply Online button below tell us why you’re the next awesome member of our team. Remember, we’re looking for people who will wow our guests, so start now and wow us.