Employee Housing

We offer an employee housing program to assist employees in locating suitable housing.  But only a limited number of Employee Housing Allotments are available every season. It is imperative that you discuss your interest in employee housing with the Snowshoe Hiring Manager you meet with.


Description of Employee Housing

The following respresents a list of employee housing units available at Snowshoe Mountain. 
  • Ravenswood:  These units are set up with 3 private bedrooms per unit.  They are located at the top of the mountain, close to all activities and jobs.  There are 37 units in this complex and they house a total of 111 people.  Rent is $300 per person, per month, plus a $500 security deposit.
  • Silver Creek Lodge:  These units sleep 2 people per unit and are located about 1 mile from the heart of the resort.  There are 26 total units in this complex that house a total of 52 people. There is also a ski area at this complex that is within walking distance of the housing.  The rent is $250 per person, per month, plus a $500 security deposit.
  • Lakewood:  These are apartment style buildings with 1 and 2 bedroom units.  They are approximately 1/2 mile from the Silver Creek area.  There are a total of 4 two-bedroom units and 8 one-bedroom units.  Also located at the Lakewood area are three seperate buildings, housing four bedroom units.  The rent is $300 per person, per month, for a two-bedroom unit, $425 per person, per month for a one-bedroom unit and $265 per person, per month, for the four-bedroom unit.  A $500 per person security deposit is required for all units.
  • Hunters Lodge:  This is a two-story apartment complex housing 8 two-bedroom units.  Hunters Lodge is located 6 miles from the heart of the resort.  Rent is $300 per person, per month, for double occupancy or $600 per person, per month, for single occupancy.  There is also a $500 security deposit.
  • Overlook: 
  • Westridge #83
  • Summit Condos
  • Base Mountain Apartments

Common Items Included in Employee Housing

The following items are commonly included in all employee housing units.
  - Microwave, television, vacuum cleaner, mop and bucket, cutlery, cooking utensils, dinner ware, saucepans, oven, refrigerator / freezer, basic furniture,  cleaning supplies to get you started, toaster, kettle, one pillow, one set of bed sheets, one set of blankets, one bed, one towel and alarm clock.

With all employee housing units, there is a $500 security deposit.  $100 of security deposit is non-refundable and $400 is refundable after departure.  You will need to have the deposit and first month's rent upon arrival.  Your lease will be based upon your agreed dates of employment and if you break the lease, you forfeit the $400 deposit.


Check In Procedure for Employee Housing

There is a $500 security deposit ($100 which is non-refundable) and $400 which is refundable after your departure.  You will need to have the total deposit and first month's rent upon arrival.  If you leave before your contract date then you will forfeit your $400 deposit.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  

What is the Hiring Manager's Responsibility?
  1. They allocate a spot for you within their Business Unit's housing quota
  2. Send a Housing Request Form to the Housing Manager
  3. Inform you (the employee) if you have been allocated a place in Employee Housing

What is the Tentative Employee's Responsibility?

  1. Ensure that you inform the Hiring Manager that you desire Employee Housing
  2. Understand that you will be required to pay the deposit ($500) and the first month's rent ($250- $300) upon arrival
  3. You will need to participate in and pass a drug test before a confirmation of housing is released.

What is Employee Housing's Responsibility?

  1. Ensure that a housing request form is received on behalf of the Employee by the Hiring Manager
  2. Ensure the Employee has participated in drug testing
  3. Ensure the Employee pays the deposit and first month's rent
  4. Ensure the unit is cleaned and ready for arrival
  5. Ensure the lease is signed and a receipt provided
  6. Ensure the key works properly and allows entry into the unit
  7. Ensure the Employee is happy and feels at home.

Departing Employee Housing:

  1. Upon departure, you must have your unit inspected in order to receive your deposit back
  2. You must notify Employee Housing 48hours before your departure to be considered for inspection
  3. International staff must provide 3 weeks notice of their departure date to the Housing Manager to receive their deposit cheque before leaving the mountain.

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