Wedding & Special Events Coordinator

Who We Are:

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.

At Fairmont Banff Springs, the Wedding & Special Events Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the planning, coordination and execution of weddings, resort events and seasonal guest experiences. This hybrid position provides operational, administrative and on-site event support across Wedding Conference Services and Adventure & Experiences, adapting to seasonal business needs throughout the year. The successful candidate is highly organized, guest-focused and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating with internal teams, vendors and partners to deliver exceptional and memorable events.

Competitive Salary: $55,000 - $58,000 gross annually, based on previous experience & education

Your Job Duties Include:

• Coordinate and support weddings, resort events, activations and seasonal programming from planning through execution, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and smooth operations.
• Prepare and organize event documentation including BEOs, contracts, resumes, schedules and operational communications while maintaining accurate records and event files.
• Collaborate with internal departments, vendors, entertainers and external partners to coordinate logistics, timelines, food & beverage requirements, audiovisual needs and operational details.
• Provide administrative and on-site operational support for weddings, holiday programming, special projects and resort events, including walkthroughs, tastings, site visits and event-day coordination.
• Deliver professional, engaging and personalized guest service while supporting event marketing updates, operational supplies management and cross-department communication.

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in hospitality, weddings, conference services, event coordination or guest experiences preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service focus with a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Professional and collaborative approach with the ability to build strong working relationships across departments.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Hospitality, Event Management or related education considered an asset.

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• 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 Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses

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

APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/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: bsh.careers@fairmont.com