finding a job in a ski resort 07/08 tips and tricks

[dajaga]

hey im dave im 22 from canada.

i am planing a trip to asia, i will start off in japan then go to s korea then to china and then se asia. well any ways i would love to work on or near the ski hills. i will bring all of my snow gear, i will be traveling with around 18000 canadian, and i have no time limit on my trip, i am also a cook, i have been cooking for about 6 years
well any ways should i get my working holiday visa and find a job or should i stay on my tourist visa and then look for a job, i am willing to work the whole season.
i dont know very much japanese, but i am trying to learn every day. also should i get my resume printed out in japanese as well as english or just bring one that is typed out in english.
please any tips and tricks is welcomed

[Sanchome]

Not sure if this info is helpful, but the company called We Love Snow have run advertising all over Tokyo in English in the last few years. It looks like they are a Japanese ski booking company run by English speakers. Maybe you could contact them and see if they are hiring or if they know anyone who is? I don't know anything about them but they aggressively promote their skiing-related travel agency and they are English friendly. Good luck!