Grounds Person - Fall/Winter 2025

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity.  Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!

Join the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and be part of a team that helps maintain the breathtaking natural beauty that surrounds our resort. As a Grounds Person, you will ensure the pristine upkeep of the exterior property, including lawns, pathways, gardens, and outdoor facilities. Your efforts directly contribute to creating a welcoming and luxurious guest experience year-round.

Position Type: Permanent
Pay Rate: $19.57/hour
Start Date: October 2025

Job Duties Include: 

• Perform daily grounds maintenance including lawn care, snow removal, landscaping, and upkeep of outdoor furniture and signage
• Maintain cleanliness of walkways, driveways, patios, and entrances to ensure guest safety and aesthetic appeal
• Operate power tools such as lawnmowers, snowblowers, and trimmers safely and efficiently
• Operate a range of heavy machinery and equipment including tractors, skid steers, snowplows, and lawn care machinery in a safe and effective manner
• Monitor irrigation systems, water lawns, and assist in seasonal planting and removal
• Perform basic maintenance on tools and equipment and report major issues to the Engineering leadership team
• Carry out duties that involve working at heights (e.g. roof snow removal, gutter cleaning) while using appropriate fall protection equipment

• Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or property maintenance an asset
• Experience operating heavy machinery (e.g., skid steer, tractor, snowplow) an asset
• Comfortable and experienced working at heights with proper use of fall protection equipment
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) with clean driving record required
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including lifting up to 50 lbs
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to troubleshoot and perform minor equipment maintenance

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 $5/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) 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 - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized 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.lakelouisejobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

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: CLL.Careers@Fairmont.com

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.