Run every ski resort shift, certification, and season-end payroll.
Seasonal workforce management, lift operator certifications, J-1 visa onboarding, and tip-pool payroll in one platform. Pay only for active headcount during shoulder season.
What changes when Ski Resorts operations run on Workzoom
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Running a ski resort requires HR that understands seasons.
Onboarding 1,000 staff in 8 weeks breaks every manual process
October through December is a race. Lift operators, ski instructors, food and beverage, rentals, and patrol all need to be hired, credentialed, and on-shift before the first chair turns. No spreadsheet survives it.
Lift operator certifications are a safety and liability issue
Lift operators require First Aid, TSSA certification in Ontario or TSBC in BC, and resort-specific training before operating. One uncertified operator on a lift is an incident report and a regulatory violation.
International workers need a payroll workflow that does not exist in most systems
J-1 visa holders require SIN application tracking, non-resident tax handling, and housing allowance calculation. Most payroll platforms treat them like domestic employees and calculate tax incorrectly.
Workzoom is like a Lamborghini; where my old software was like a Bug. It's amazing that Workzoom is not only going to reduce the stress for us, but the stress for our new hires by having all of our previous documents automated and in one place.
One platform that connects scheduling, compliance, and payroll for Ski Resorts.
Credential tracking with automated expiry alerts
Every employee's licenses, certifications, and mandatory training tracked in one place. 30, 60, and 90-day email alerts. Scheduling blocks past expiry so credentialed gaps never reach the floor.
Union-aware payroll
CUPE and non-union premiums apply automatically when payroll runs. No manual calculation.
24/7 shift scheduling
Full-time, part-time, casual, and agency staff in one scheduling view. No separate systems per employment type.
Time flows directly into payroll
No re-entry. Approved timesheets calculate union overtime, stat premiums, and shift differentials automatically. Every pay run is clean from the start. No export, no import, no reconciliation step.
Four suites. One system. $4 per employee per suite.
Start with what you need. Add suites as you grow. No implementation fees, no contracts.
Employee management for Ski Resorts
- Employee profiles with credential tracking
- Document management and e-signature
- Union agreement configuration
- Digital onboarding workflows
Scheduling and time for Ski Resorts
- Union-aware shift scheduling
- Credential-gated scheduling
- Overtime and stat holiday tracking
- Mobile clock-in for all staff
Payroll that knows your agreements
- Union and non-union pay rules
- T4 and ROE generation
- Direct deposit
- Multi-provincial payroll
Hire and develop your Ski Resorts team
- Job posting and ATS
- Background check integration
- Performance reviews
- Training completion tracking
We were running three systems that did not talk to each other. Scheduling in one place, time in another, payroll in a third. Workzoom put it all together. Our managers spend their time on residents, not spreadsheets.
HR Director, Silvera for Seniors
Calgary, AB. 9 senior residences, 400 employees.
Configured before your shoulder season hiring starts.
Seasonal structure and certification setup
Lift operator certification requirements, ski patrol credentials, and mandatory training are configured. Pay structures for tip pools, housing allowances, and seasonal bonuses are mapped before your first job posting goes live.
Bulk onboarding and international worker setup
Digital onboarding packages for seasonal hires are built and sent in bulk. J-1 and international worker tax and SIN workflows are configured. Returning seasonal staff are reactivated from prior-year records.
Payroll parallel run and go-live
Run your first season payroll in parallel for 2 pay periods to validate tip pool calculations, housing deductions, and non-resident tax. Go-live before opening day.
Pay only for active headcount. Zero charges for off-season staff.
A resort with 1,100 peak employees and 200 year-round staff using all four suites pays
7,600 in peak season and $3,200 in off-season. No contracts. No minimums.
,200/mo
No setup fees. No contracts. Cancel anytime. Payroll covers Canada, US, Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad, and more.
Calculate your priceEverything Ski Resorts teams ask before switching.
Workzoom charges $4 per active employee per month per suite. When a seasonal employee is deactivated at the end of the season, they stop counting in your billing immediately. You pay nothing for off-season staff. Returning seasonal employees are reactivated with their records intact.
Yes. Each certification type is configured with its expiry rules. Workzoom flags expirations at 90, 60, and 30 days and alerts both the employee and their department manager. Scheduling can be blocked for employees with lapsed credentials.
Workzoom supports non-resident payroll tax calculations, SIN application tracking, and housing allowance deductions. J-1 and other international workers are flagged separately in reporting and receive the appropriate tax treatment based on their employment status.
Yes. Tip pool configurations are built in Workzoom based on your resort's distribution rules, whether by hours worked, by role, or by point system. Distributions are calculated and applied automatically each pay period.
No. Returning seasonal employees are reactivated from their prior-year record. Their credentials, certifications, direct deposit details, and training history carry over. You only collect what has changed.
Yes. Ski school scheduling supports instructor tier configurations, lesson type assignments, and group-versus-private allocation. Instructor availability, certifications, and language skills can all be included in scheduling criteria.
Workzoom handles provincial payroll compliance for both BC and Alberta including minimum wage differences by age and employment type, statutory holiday entitlements, and overtime thresholds. Seasonal employees working under different provincial rules can each have the correct configuration applied automatically based on their work location.
Yes. Housing allowances and on-site accommodation deductions are configured as payroll components in Workzoom. They apply automatically each pay period based on the employee's accommodation agreement, with full reporting for T4 and taxable benefit purposes.
See how Workzoom handles Ski Resorts scheduling, payroll, and compliance in one place.
Book a 30-minute walkthrough. We will show you the scheduling view, a payroll run, and credential tracking for your specific team structure.