Student Work Experience Opportunities (SWEP) - Spring/Summer 2026

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.

If you are talented, motivated and enrolled in a hospitality, tourism, culinary or hotel and restaurant management program, our Spring/Summer student positions are your opportunity to relate your classroom study to the day-to-day operations of Canada’s most breathtaking resorts. 

Fairmont Banff Springs is now recruiting for the following student opportunities: 

• Housekeeping - Room Attendant
• Second Cook/First Cook
• Stewarding Attendant (Kitchen Dishwasher)
• Golf Operations / Turf Care 
• Food Porter/Busperson
• Host
• Front Office Agent 
• Switchboard Agent

Successful applicants will be matched to available positions based on previous relevant work experience, area of studies and the hotel’s operational requirements. For this opportunity you must be currently enrolled in a Hospitality, Tourism, Recreation, Turf Care, Golf Operations or Culinary post graduate program.

Starting Rate: $16.55 per hour - $18.93 per hour, this is dependent on the position.

We recognize tenure through our compensation. Hourly rates increase after six months, and yearly to three years.

Candidates that are available to start as of May 5th - September 1st, 2026 will be prioritized.

Why SWEP?

• Grow Your Career – Opportunities to return after your co-op in a Full-time capacity, often in an elevated role
• Hands-on Experience – 4-6 month internship/co-op at large scale, luxury hotels
• SWEP Specific Activities – LinkedIn Learning Sessions, Wine Knowledge & Cocktail Basics, Guest Speakers, Welcome Activities, Graduation Party. 
• Build Your Network – Work and grow with like-minded hospitality professionals

Food & Beverage Positions (Host & Food Porter)
•    Must have ProServe certification 
•    Previous Food & Beverage experience preferred 

Culinary Division Positions
•    Currently enrolled in a culinary program
•    Previous experience as a cook an asset 
•    Must be able to lift, carry and pull up to 50lbs
•    Standing and walking throughout shift and exposure to kitchen equipment including large and small ovens, stoves, steam kettles, mixers, sheeter, fryers, rational ovens, steamers, tilt skillets, fridges and freezers as well as blast freezers 

Housekeeping/ Stewarding Division Positions: 
•    Previous or similar experience in Housekeeping or Stewarding as asset 
•    Must be physically fit and able to stand and walk throughout shift and lift, carry and pull up to 50+lbs.

Front Office Division Positions 
•    Must have 1 year of previous experience front office/reservations
•    Previous Property Manager (Opera Cloud) experience an asset 

Golf Operations / Turf Care Positions:  

•    Currently enrolled in a Golf Operations /Turf Care management program 
•    Previous similar experience an asset 
•    Must be physically fit and able to stand and walk throughout shift and lift, carry and pull up to 50+lbs. 

Job Perks & Benefits:

• 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 $4/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation 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 – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses

Visa Requirements: 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 www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/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: bsh.careers@fairmont.com

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