- Full-Time
- Permanent
- FAIRMONT
- Engineering & Maintenance
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Fairmont Château Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Canada
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REF50185O
Grounds and Equipment Manager
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
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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!
What is in it for you:
- 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)
- Comprehensive wellness platform (GreenShield+) for employee mental health and wellbeing support
- Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Spa
- Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor
- Plan and design attractive and environmentally friendly landscape projects for summer operations, which demonstrate an understanding of alpine horticulture and balance with the impact of the department’s wintertime snow clearing and event operation.
- Prepared and capable of working in extreme weather and cold conditions (-40C) throughout winter season.
- Plan and coordinate the construction of natural rink surfaces totaling 90,000 square feet, Ice Castle, and the main structure of the hotel’s ice bar.
- Plan, coordinate, and balance seasonal events (Ice Magic carving competition, Festive, other events as needed) with an understanding of their operational and environmental impact.
- Effective planning and use of resources - expense management and budget controls
- Colleague performance management, development - including selection and training
- 100 % accident free work place - with safety a proactive part of getting the job done
- Exterior property facilities maintained allowing for Colleague and Guest safety - giving attention and having the foreknowledge of seasonal environmental dangers, including safety procedures for operating on natural ice rink surfaces, operation of heavy equipment through crowds, overhead roof hazard clearing.
- Strategy developed for winter removal of snow and ice, including work at height requirements and natural ice rink snow clearing safety.
- Development of standards - operating procedures and service policies that address the needs of all Guests and Colleagues
- Develop and implement operating, payroll, and capital budgets
- Ensure compliance with the collective agreement and work with the CAW in establishing a working relationship
- Maintenance and effective use of hotel grounds equipment and vehicles – proficiency and capable of training effective operators in a variety of heavy equipment (plow truck, skid steer, front end loader, etc.) in variable conditions and environments (ice rink surfaces, roads, pathways).
- Contribute to hotel leadership team through networking, attendance at Leadership meetings and informal gatherings
- Advertise and educate all Colleagues on grounds activities impacting the hotel
- Assistance in the set up and removal of outdoor activities year round
- Environmental practices to be an everyday part of how the Grounds Department works
- Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the hotel health and safety program.
- Adhere to all environmental policies - interpreting and clearing wintertime hazards, performing lawn and garden care, while adhering to the strict environmental policies with the National Park system
- Coordination with other departments of the hotels for the functions and other jobs as assigned
- Departmental payroll administration.
- Arranging yearly trainings for the colleagues
- Developing and executing the effective plan for the equipment and vehicles under the usage of the department
- Arranging and coordinating maintenance and preventative maintenance for all vehicles and equipment under the usage of the department
- Other reasonable duties as assigned.
- Certificate or diploma in landscaping/horticulture preferred
- Experience in maintenance and upkeep of vehicles and winter equipment
- Experience in operations and maintenance of heavy equipment like loaders and bobcats
- Proven communication skills and leadership ability
- Previous supervisory experience required
- Minimum five years landscape experience along with heavy equipment operation
- Valid Alberta driver’s license with recent abstract
- Highly motivated, has proven initiative and is very responsible
Visa Requirements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
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ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
At Fairmont Hotels & Resort we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That's why you'll find exceptional work opportunities - throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific - as well as industry - leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza, and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award - winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!
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.
If you are contacted by a Recruiter, kindly inform them at any stage of the recruitment process if you will need support or accommodations.
Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: cll.careers@fairmont.com
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