Director, People & Culture

Experience the magic of working at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, a timeless Vancouver landmark known as the ‘Castle in the City’. With its majestic chateau-style architecture, copper green roof, and historic gargoyles, this stunning hotel has been captivating visitors since 1939. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver on prestigious Georgia Street, the hotel is surrounded by a dynamic arts scene, vibrant shopping, exciting nightlife, and world-class dining. Join our cherished team, and be part of an unforgettable hospitality experience. You’ll help create lasting memories for our guests in a setting that’s as exceptional as you are! 

DIRECTOR, PEOPLE & CULTURE 

Are you a visionary People & Culture leader with a passion for building high-performing teams, shaping an exceptional workplace culture, and elevating the employee experience? Join Fairmont Hotel Vancouver as a key member of our Executive Committee, where you will lead all People & Culture initiatives within a world-class luxury hotel environment.

Why Join Us

• Lead People & Culture at a historic Vancouver landmark, celebrated for excellence in hospitality and employee experience.
• Shape a culture of engagement, inclusion, and professional growth – over 60% of leadership promotions come from within.
• Drive labor relations and colleague experience in a unionized environment with a proactive, collaborative approach.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, pension, RRSP/TFSA programs, colleague travel discounts at 5,500+ Accor hotels, dining perks, and paid time off.
• Competitive salary starting at $160,000, commensurate with experience.

Your Impact

• Act as a strategic partner to the Executive Committee, aligning People & Culture strategies with business goals.
• Lead the People & Culture team, fostering professional development and high performance.
• Drive talent management, colleague engagement, and succession planning initiatives.
• Champion positive labor relations, proactively managing union interactions and colleague relations.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian and BC employment legislation, policies, and regulatory standards.
• Shape and promote Fairmont’s Service and Brand Culture, creating a workplace where people thrive.

You Bring

• 7–10 years of senior People & Culture/HR experience, with proven success in unionized settings.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to influence and partner with executives across the business.
• Passion for developing culture, engagement, and programs that drive business results.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian employment law, BC employment standards, and labor relations.
• University/College degree in HR, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

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:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com

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