Talent & Culture Advisor

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, known as the ‘Castle in the City’, with its chateau-style green-clad copper roof and gargoyles is an architectural landmark in the heart of Downton Vancouver that captures the hearts and imaginations of all who visit. A registered heritage property operating since 1939, the hotel symbolizes grandeur and timeless elegance.  In spring 2019, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver completed a $75M, five-year multiphase revitalization project. With its prestigious address on Georgia Street, this castle is surrounded by a diverse arts community of galleries and theatres, a thriving shopping district, exhilarating nightlife and world class cuisine. Join our team and welcome our guests to extraordinary experiences at their home away from home.

Talent & Culture Advisor
First impressions are everything! As the Talent & Culture Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for our internal guests, ensuring they Feel Welcome from the moment they connect with you.

What you will be doing:

• Drive and lead the full cycle recruitment process for all vacancies at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
• Ensure a smooth flow of the recruitment process, including screening potential applicants, coordinating interview with Department Heads, conducting reference checks, background checks and offers of employment as required
• Assist each department in developing quality onboarding and ongoing departmental training plans and learning activities; maintain active follow-up through on-going coaching and guidance and support
• Champion colleague development and coach department leaders to organize and deliver learning on an on-going basis
• Ensure successful advertising and marketing to attract top talent and take ownership of the Hotel’s social media recruitment strategy
• Educate and support managers responsible for hiring as to the hotel’s recruitment policies and philosophy
• Coordinate and promote the Company’s Talent Scout internal referral programs 
• Provide monthly statistics and reports
• Must live, breath, eat, and sleep Fairmont’s Mission, Vision and Values!
• Act as an internal consultant to provide expert coaching and direction on HR policy, programs, employee relations, legislation, employment standards, human rights and compensation
• Be a role model within the hotel and demonstrate professional leadership skills that are fully aligned and in support of our culture
• Assisting with general support for HR office (including front counter and benefits) and any other projects as required

What is in it for you:

• An inclusive, empowering, and positive workplace, where we place people at the heart of everything we do 
• The opportunity to have fun at work alongside passionate hospitality professionals who strive to make the world a more welcoming place 
• The opportunity to live, work and play across the world through our employee travel and internal transfer programs 
• A competitive salary starting at $64,000 with annual compensation reviews based on market, performance, and capabilities 
• Complimentary meal through our Colleague Dining Program 
• Complimentary dry-cleaning of business attire  
• Complimentary hotel stay with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program 
• Employee benefit card offering discounted room and food & beverage rates at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide 
• The opportunity to work in a luxury hotel environment and a Vancouver heritage building with a historic legacy dating back to 1939 
• Free learning programs through our Academies and discounted eCornell courses 
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Annual paid vacation, sick leave, up to statutory holidays and birthday leave 
• A comprehensive benefits package including extended medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits  
• A company-matched pension plan and ability to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) 
• A monthly travel reimbursement for TransLink monthly passes 

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous operational hospitality experience, minimum 2 years, is required – previous leadership experience is a strong asset
• Proven communication and facilitation skills
• Computer literacy and excellent skills with all Microsoft Window applications required
• Ability to be independent with the ability to influence all levels of the organization; and drive key initiatives while working cohesively as part of a larger team
• Exceptionally organized, disciplined, proactive and innovative
• Proven experience with creating and executing full-cycle processes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build strong relationships with peers and stakeholders
• Driven and energetic self-starter who thrives on a challenge

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:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com

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