Journeyperson Carpenter

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is seeking passionate and adventurous individuals to join our incredible team here in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Our hotel offers a wide variety of jobs in over thirty departments and is sure to have something that sparks your interest. We pride ourselves on the work/play lifestyle that working in Jasper National Park provides and we do our best to ensure your quality of life is elevated when working for us. If you have ever dreamed of working in Jasper, don't miss out on this opportunity. 

As a carpenter at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge your care and attention to detail will ensure that our guests have a memorable stay in the Canadian Rockies.   

Starting Rate: $38.45 per hour

What is in it for you:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status
• Competitive extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental for full time permanent status
• Employee Travel Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Platform
• Discounts on food & beverage/fitness centre/spa/golf
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor

What you will be doing:  

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintaining and repairing all buildings and related material, both interior and exterior to an acceptable standard by The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and related/applicable codes and regulations
• Ensuring that all power tools either portable or permanently installed will be in good and safe working condition
• Ensuring that all work orders assigned to the department will be done with the least possible delay, especially where guest comfort is concerned
• Training and assisting the shift maintenance people to carry out their duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Assisting other trades with tasks that need the expertise of a journeyman
• Communicating effectively and professionally with both guests and colleagues
• Adhering to the hotel’s vehicle handling and safety policies while driving hotel and guest vehicles.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Operate the facility in an environmentally friendly way, recycling all materials when available
• Ensuring that vehicles do not idle

Your experience and skills include:

• Provincial Journeyperson’s certificate for Province of Alberta required or third of fourth year in the Apprentice program required
• High school and/or technical school education requirements to satisfy Trade School
• Entrance requirements as per Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board
• General knowledge or experience of the carpentry trade
• Meet the minimum expectations of the Heart of House Perceiver Interview
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows applications required ( Word, Excel & Power Point )
• Valid Alberta driver’s license required    
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Your team and working environment:

• Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel
• Close proximity to Marmot Basin Ski Resort in winter and world-renowned hiking trails in summer
• Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections   
• Standing: 4-8 hr/day
• Sitting: 4-8 hr/day
• Walking: 4-8 hr/day
• Bending/reaching: 4-8 hr/day
• Pushing/pulling: 4-8 hr/day
• Physical effort: high – must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Environmental Stress: busy atmosphere, working inside and outside

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

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Since 1907, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has been dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences for both guests and colleagues alike. Essential to this success has been diversity, equity and inclusion being woven into the fabric of our brand’s DNA. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fostering an open and inclusive culture that welcomes everyone, empowers all colleagues and cultivates individual and collective innovation and performance. Our ambition is to provide all of our Talent with fair and equitable opportunities to grow to attain their full potential. We believe that diversity in our teams not only enriches the lives of our Talent, but also provides the best possible experience to everyone who visits our iconic hotels and resorts worldwide. 

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. 

 APPLY TODAY: Whether you are just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit Jasper Park Lodge | Fairmont Mountain Meetings | (fairmontmtnjobs.com) to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts/The Rimrock Banff and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. 

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