Talent Acquisition Manager

Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, just two hours north of Downtown Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience in the winter, and an on-site championship golf course in the summer, we are Canada’s year-round outdoor adventure destination. Additionally, we are Whistler's largest conference resort hotel, offering 5 unique dining outlets, a slope-side Health Club, and 519 guestrooms and suites.

Talent Acquisition Manager

In Canada’s Western Mountain Region, our approach to Talent Acquisition begins with selecting the best candidates to join our team of service professionals, committed to providing exceptional and memorable moments. As our Talent Acquisition Manager, your interpersonal and networking skills will develop an outstanding talent pool to ensure the hotel and region is appropriately staffed at all times with talented colleagues.

Salary Range: $77,000 - $85,000 gross annually, dependent on experience and education

Job Duties Include:

• Lead, manage, and execute the full, end-to-end recruitment and onboarding strategy at one of Canada's most celebrated luxury resorts
• Support and develop two Talent Acquisition Coordinators on-site at Fairmont Chateau Whistler, whilst also working as part of Canada's Western Mountain Region (CWMR) to maintain a best-in-class recruitment process across our region
• Post job adverts, sift resumes, pre-screen candidates, schedule interviews with Hiring Managers, advise in key hiring decisions, create and send employment contracts/offers, gather pre-arrival documentation to create employment files and welcome colleagues into their new roles
• Coach, support, and follow-up with department heads and hiring managers on recruitment methods, departmental interviews and applicable legislation
• Oversee compliance with Fairmont and Accor policies as well as all local laws associated with recruitment
• Lead the hotel's bi-annual workforce planning strategy, working to find top industry talent to fill all roles across all departments at Fairmont Chateau Whistler
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the local job market to anticipate and fill challenging vacancies by developing talent pools and pipelines, actively sourcing candidates, creating and posting brand content on social media and leading the hotel's Internal Mobility and Referral Programs
• Represent the hotel and the region on recruitment trips to key employment markets, recruitment agencies and partner schools
• Work closely with our Staff Housing department to ensure a luxury onboarding experience for new colleagues
• Oversee the Temporary Foreign Worker program at the hotel, assisting colleagues with immigration questions and documents for their applications
• Ensure compliance with Fairmont and Accor policies as well as all local laws associated with recruitment

• At least 2 year's leadership experience in internal or agency recruitment, with a focus on high-volume roles and executive search required
• Strong administrative, networking and coaching skills
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Canadian Immigration, the TFW Program, and PR process
• Operational experience in a hospitality setting is an asset
• CPHR Designation (or equivalent) is an asset

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided
• Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria per shift
• Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
• Hotel leisure benefits including Golf/Ski passes

Visa Requirements: To progress with your application, you 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 Whistler Hotel Jobs & Careers | Fairmont Mountain Jobs to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Whistler 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: CWR.Careers@fairmont.com.

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