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Glacier National Park

Live Here

Live Here
Choosing to spend the summer in Waterton-Glacier means seizing the opportunity to live in one of the most spectacular settings on earth.  Few will have the opportunity to experience the Park like those who live in the heart of its 1.1 million acre wilderness.
 
Waterton-Glacier is unique ecosphere and cultural environment. A sense of openness and adventure resounds in those who find a real sense of home here in the mountains. 
 
Check out more information about living here, as well as details about working and playing in the Park to see if a summer in the Park is right for you.


Diversity:

Expect your experience to be different.  
 
Glacier Park, Inc. prides itself on hosting an exceptionally diverse array of employees. Each summer employees from more than 25 different countries, all 50 states, and most Canadian provinces call Waterton-Glacier home. Additionally, our community is comprised of people ranging from 18 to 80+ years old; including students, professionals, retirees, as well as many folks who are simply excited to live, work and play in the mountains of Waterton-Glacier.
 
We live and work together as a community. This unique combination provides for meeting new people of various cultures, backgrounds and orientations. We believe this is something to be celebrated. If you think you may feel uncomfortable or show intolerance, living and working in Waterton-Glacier may not be right for you.


Housing / Dining:

Employees live at the hotel property for which they are assigned to work.  
 
Employee housing is rustic, dormitory-style with shared restroom/shower facilities. Roommates should be expected (2-4 people per room). Limited “couples” housing may be available, but is NOT guaranteed.    
 
Employee housing does NOT include kitchen facilities, air-conditioning or television.  Telephones may be found in dormitory common areas.
 
Pets are NOT allowed in dormitories.
 
RV sites are available ONLY at Glacier Park Lodge (full hook-up).
 
Employee meals are served in the Employee Dining Room (EDR). The EDR prepares 3 hot, cafeteria-style meals per day. Staples such as fresh fruit, cereal, breads, yogurt, as well as a variety of hot and cold beverages are available 24/7.
 
Meals & Lodging are provided to all employees at a rate of $12 per day. Please ask your HR Generalist for details. All fees are payroll deducted. Returning employees receive a 25% discount on meals & lodging per current, consecutive seasons worked. There is no charge for managers.


Communications:

Because of the remote nature of our facilities, connectivity is limited.  
 
Phones:  At most locations, there is no cell service available.  Pre-paid phone cards are recommended.  Pay phones in hotel lobbies and house phones in dormitories are available for employee use.
 
Internet:  Limited Wi-Fi is available in dormitories and/or employee recreation areas.  Please note that access is at times inconsistent, restricted, extremely slow, or unavailable.  Computers are available for use in employee common areas.
 
Television:  Satellite television is provided in employee recreation rooms.


Travel & Transportation:

All employees are responsible for their own travel to and from Waterton-Glacier.  Glacier Park, Inc. will provide shuttle service for employees arriving at specified air, rail and bus depots.

Employees are welcome to bring their own vehicle.  Parking is available at all hotel locations.

Limited public transportation is available in and around Glacier National Park via NPS Hiker Shuttle (on Going-to-the-Sun Road only) and GPI (daily customer shuttles and weekly employee shopping shuttle (Glacier National Park only).


Drugs & Alcohol:

Glacier Park, Inc. is committed to making a significant and sustainable impact on ending alcohol and drug abuse/misuse amongst our employees.  If you choose to abuse alcohol, engage in excessive drinking, or the use of illegal substances, we ask that you do not consider coming to work for Glacier Park, Inc.

The legal drinking age in Montana (USA) is 21.  The legal drinking age in Canada is 19.  Underage drinking will not be tolerated and is enforced by Park Rangers, Glacier Park, Inc. management and security.

All facilities are smoke-free.  Designated smoking areas are provided.
 

 

 
Elevation: 4787ft/1459m
Location: Glacier Park Lodge is located in the small town of East Glacier Park, MT.  It is located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation approximately 8mi/13km from Glacier National Park (48.442818,-113.222651).
Number of Employees: 250
Number of Guest Rooms: 161
Operating Season: May - September
Employee Housing: Multi-occupancy dormitories with shared facilities; small RV complex.
Cell Phone Service: Verizon; AT&T (limited)
Employee Internet: Multiple Wi-Fi hotspots; computers in EDR
Public Transportation: None
Nearest Town(s): Cut Bank (47mi/76km); Whitefish (37mi/60km); Kalispell (43mi/69km)
Two Medicine Area Trail Map (8mi/13km from Glacier Park Lodge)
 

 
Elevation: 3154ft/961m
Location: Lake McDonald Lodge is located in the southwest region of Glacier National Park on Going-to-the-Sun Road.  It is located approximately 11mi/18km inside the west entrance of the Park (48.617279,-113.878934).
Number of Employees: 175
Number of Guest Rooms: 100
Operating Season: May - September
Employee Housing: Multi-occupancy dormitories with shared facilities.
Cell Phone Service: None
Employee Internet: Multiple Wi-Fi hotspots; computers in Employee Recreation Area
Public Transportation: NPS Hiker Shuttle (on Going-to-the-Sun Road – Free)
Nearest Town(s): Whitefish (37mi/60km); Kalispell (43mi/69km)
 

 

 
Elevation: 4887ft/1490m
Location: Many Glacier Hotel is located in the northeast region of Glacier National Park.  It is approximately 12mi/19km from Babb, MT on the Many Glacier Road (Route 3) (48.796475,-113.657502).
Number of Employees: 200
Number of Guest Rooms: 214
Operating Season: June - September
Employee Housing: Multi-occupancy dormitories with shared facilities.
Cell Phone Service: None
Employee Internet: Multiple Wi-Fi hotspots; computers in EDR
Public Transportation: None
Nearest Town(s): Lethbridge, AB (86mi/138km); Whitefish, MT (140mi/225km); Kalispell, MT (146mi/235km)


 

 
Elevation: 4560ft/1390m
Location: St. Mary Lodge is located at the east terminus of Going-to-the-Sun Road just outside the east entrance to Glacier National Park in the small town of St. Mary, MT (48.743866,-113.429546). 
Number of Employees: 160
Number of Guest Rooms: 110
Operating Season: May - September
Employee Housing: Multi-occupancy dormitories with shared facilities.
Cell Phone Service: Verizon; AT&T (limited)
Employee Internet: Multiple Wi-Fi hotspots; computers in Employee Recreation Area
Public Transportation: NPS Hiker Shuttle (on Going-to-the-Sun Road – Free)
Nearest Town(s): Lethbridge, AB (83mi/134km); Whitefish (124mi/200km); Kalispell (130mi/209km)


 

 
Elevation: 4878ft/1487m
Location: Swiftcurrent Motor Inn is located in the northeast region of Glacier National Park.  It is approximately 13mi/21km from Babb, MT at the terminus of the Many Glacier Road (Route 3) (48.797712,-113.677071).
Number of Employees: 60
Number of Guest Rooms: 88
Operating Season: June - September
Employee Housing: Multi-occupancy cabins with shared outdoor facilities.
Cell Phone Service: None
Employee Internet: Wi-Fi hotspot; computers in Employee Recreation Area
Public Transportation: None
Nearest Town(s): Lethbridge, AB (87mi/140km); Whitefish, MT (141mi/227km); Kalispell, MT (147mi/237km)
 

 

 
Elevation: 4472ft/1363m
Location: Rising Sun Motor Inn is located in the east-central region of Glacier National Park on Going-to-the-Sun Road.  It is located approximately 6mi/10km inside the east entrance of the Park (48.694622,-113.518252).
Number of Employees: 60
Number of Guest Rooms: 72
Operating Season: June - September
Employee Housing: Multi-occupancy dormitories with shared facilities.
Cell Phone Service: Verizon (limited)
Employee Internet: Wi-Fi hotspot; computers in Employee Recreation Area
Public Transportation: NPS Hiker Shuttle (on Going-to-the-Sun Road – Free)
Nearest Town(s): Lethbridge, AB (90mi/145km); Whitefish (130mi/209km); Kalispell (137mi/221km)
 
 
Prince of Wales Hotel (Alberta, CA)
 

 
Elevation: 4354ft/1327m
Location: Prince of Wales Hotel is located at Waterton Townsite in Waterton Lakes National Park.  It is located approximately 5mi/8km inside the Park (49.058605,-113.903739).
Number of Employees: 95
Number of Guest Rooms: 86
Operating Season: June - September
Employee Housing: Multi-occupancy dormitories with shared facilities.
Cell Phone Service: TELUS Mobile; Bell
Employee Internet: Multiple Wi-Fi hotspots; computers in EDR
Public Transportation: None
Nearest Town(s): Pincher Creek (34mi/55km); Cardston (33mi/53km); Lethbridge (82mi/132km)
 
 
Grouse Mountain Lodge (Whitefish, MT)


 
Location: Grouse Mountain Lodge is located at 2 Fairway Drive in Whitefish, MT (Map).
Number of Employees: 110
Number of Guest Rooms: 143
Operating Season: Year-round
Employee Housing: None
Cell Phone Service: Verizon, AT&T
Employee Internet: N/A
Public Transportation: None
Nearest Town(s): Whitefish (1.1mi/1.8km); Kalispell (16mi/26km)