Pool Operator

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

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

What you will be doing:

• Maintain equipment for spa operations including, pool equipment, pool basement and water treatment for all bodies of water within the spa and aquatic facility
• Conduct daily inspections of all pools for water clarity, water levels and cleanliness
• Maintain the facility in peak operating condition at all times by reporting maintenance concerns, ensuring the work area is impeccably clean, deep cleaning pool projects, daily and weekly pool cleaning requirements for our 11 bodies of water
• Assisting the Spa Attending team with facility cleanliness and interact with guests and members utilizing our facility
• To maintain inventory of pool chemicals, testing agents, other pool related products for the operation of the facility
• To maintain accurate records of all water test readings as required by provincial regulations and to adjust chemicals based on tests to ensure the safety of all bodies of water for our guests
• Follow and adhere to all hotel and departmental health and safety procedures and practices          
• To ensure a positive relationship with all departments in the Spa and Hotel

• To carry out any other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Your skillset includes:

• Successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual, effective communicator who enjoys working with people, pays attention to detail and is mechanically inclined
• Aquatic Facility Operator certification Level II approved by Govt of Alberta in coordination with Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel (AARFP)
• First Aid and CPR training
• Able to manage the backwash and preventative maintenance on the equipment
• Maintenance background is an asset

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Lifting-Under 30lbs 50% of Work Time
• Carrying-Over 30lbs 30% of Work Time
•  Pulling-Over 30lbs 50% of Work Time
• Motions also include bending, standing, reaching, climbing ladders, swimming, treading water, and kneeling 
• Working with chemicals including chlorine, acid to balance the pool, pool cleaning agents                                 

Visa Requirements: Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

APPLY TODAY: We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about living and working in Lake Louise! www.lakelouisejobs.com

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.

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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