ACCOR Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
 
Jasper, AB
Permanent, Full-time
 

Job details
Job type
Permanent
Full-time

Location
Jasper, AB

Full job description
Company Description

Experience luxury, adventure, and the great outdoors at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge—where the stunning Canadian Rockies are your backyard. Take your career to new heights while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, world-class hospitality, and endless opportunities to explore. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to live, work, and thrive in a place like no other. Join us and make every day an unforgettable adventure!


Job Description

As the Assistant Recreation Manager at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, you will be responsible for our Pool, Fitness Area, Boathouse, Kids Camp, Resort’s activities and recreation group’s activities. You will be an ambassador for the exceptional service and recreation activities that are hallmarks of the Jasper Park Lodge. You and your team will be responsible for promoting and facilitating the various activities that will enhance our guest's overall experience at our resort.

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director, Wellbeing. Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
Direct and lead the day-to-day Recreation operation ensuring all standards are followed
Ensure Health & Safety regulations are adhered to in all Recreation areas
Ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of the Pool, Boathouse, and Health club thermal area, by completing daily inspections of the facilities.
Develop and implement programs to enhance departmental revenue
Design entertainment programs and activities for children and adults during all official holidays.
Ensure a high level of guest service is maintained, through follow up on guests’ issues, comments, and platform.
Monitor and effectively control departmental payroll and expenses
Effectively schedule all Recreation colleagues
Administer and implement of staff training in all aspects of the operation
Responsible for all spa purchasing, inventories, keeping track of product shelf life and monitoring products consumptions,
Ensure Recreation equipment inventory is well maintained
Manage cash float and point of sales system
Ensure correct chemical balance of pool and accurate water test readings are maintained as per Provincial regulations
Attend all scheduled hotel meetings
Develop and implement children programming
Effectively recruit for department and complete performance management
Design and implement all controls for rentals, classes, programs, etc.
Create and initiate yearly marketing plan
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

Previous experience working with children
First Aid and CPR certification is required
Proven record in program design and /or program facilitation
Computer literacy with strong knowledge of MS Word and Excel
Degree in recreation or related degree preferred
Knowledge of Chemicals/pool operations is an asset
Previous experience with a point of sales system preferred but not mandatory
Must have a strong interest in health, well-being and physical activity
Committed to ongoing development and training of all colleagues
Must be a proven motivator and able to build and support strong work teams

Additional Information

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Job Perks & Benefits:

Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided
One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria
Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise & Whistler (subject to availability)
Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: JPL.careers@fairmont.com