Holiday Decorations Attendant - Grounds Attendant

Who We Are:

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.

Working in the Hotel Grounds department, the Holiday Decorator ensures our Christmas décor is displayed and maintained throughout the hotel ensuring our property exceeds our guests’ expectations. This position requires a lot of physical labour that involves carrying heavy boxes of decorations in/out of storage in an attic located up four flights of stairs and standing on your feet all day long. Everyone working holiday decorations must be very comfortable working at the top of very tall ladders. Holiday Decoration colleagues are also required to assist snow removal by shoveling especially during winter storms. In this position there is a structured schedule where you will have specific days off at certain times.

This position begins at the end of October and finishes mid-January.

Job Duties Include:

• Consistently offer professional, engaging, and friendly service
• Collect and transport decorations from storage (carrying heavy boxes up & down four flights of stairs) to final locations throughout the hotel
• Hanging lights/decorations within the hotel and in outdoor areas with the focus on aesthetics using 18’ tall ladders
• Setting up fake and live trees
• Ensuring guest room trees are decorated and delivered on time
• Assisting with snow removal as required
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous experience with Christmas Décor in a hospitality/retail setting is an asset
• Must have Class 5 driver’s license and driver’s abstract in good standing
• Constant standing and walking throughout shift and must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 70+ lbs.
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures and conditions (snow, heat, rain).

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria 
• Comprehensive benefits package Medical, Vision & Dental
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide

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:

At Fairmont Banff Springs, 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: bsh.careers@fairmont.com

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