Glacier View Lodge, Host $16/hr - Jobs in Jasper, AB

Job Description

What will be your daily pursuit:Provide value-added guest experience to Lodge and Lounge guestsWhat perks can you expect:

• Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe
• Seasonal work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location
• Fast-paced and active position – get your step counter ready!
• The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
• Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
• Access to one of the world’s most beautiful and iconic National Parks

What will you do in this job:As a Host for the Glacier View Lodge, you will be the first point of contact for our global clientele. From assisting them with their luggage, to taking them on our world-renowned tours on the Athabasca Glacier and Skywalk, you will be there every step of their journey. This role also encompasses all roles at the Glacier View Lodge, so you will be an expert in all of our operational and experiential components.This is a multi-faceted position and can include any, or all of the following:

• Delivering exceptional interpretive information to guests from around the world
• Providing guests with a personalized experience during their stay in Canada’s only glacier facing hotel!
• Supporting the lodge with Front Desk and Housekeeping duties as required
• Bringing guests from the parking lot to the hotel for check-in handling luggage
• Handling luggage for GVL Tour Groups
• Being proactive with maintenance issues and safety concerns
• Attending the Glacier Adventure with the guests to continue their personalized experience.
• Reporting safety issues to the Manager and Supervisor in a timely manner
• Maintaining cleanliness of the hotel daily
• Engage with guests every step of their stay

What skills and experience do you need for this job:

• Must get excited at the idea of living and working in a remote (yet very social) environment
• Charismatic and comfortable with speaking to large groups
• Previous interpretive guiding, hotel front desk, housekeeping, experience an asset
• Able to stand and work outside in varying mountain weather conditions (snow, rain, wind, hail) for the extended periods of time
• Commitment to becoming an interpretive expert and ambassador through the completion of a week-long interpretive training program (provided upon starting employment)
• Guest service-oriented mindset and a passion for delivering memorable experiences
• Current Alberta Pro Serve Certification (Required)
• Organization and time management skills are a must, but a passion for making a difference for each guest and employee is the most important aspect of this position!
• Previous cash handling, hotel front desk, hotel night auditing experience, assets
• Friendly, approachable, interactive nature
• Ability to think outside the box with quick, thoughtful judgement and a positive attitude
• Able to perform assigned duties with a high level of attention to detail, speed, consistency, follow through and under minimal supervision
• Able to lift 50 pounds (suitcases, laundry bags and mail)
• Speaks second language, an asset
• Enjoy working with a team in a busy, fast-paced environment
• First Aid Certification and Class 5 driver’s license would both be considered assets
• Very important: must be flexible to work mornings, evenings, split shifts or night shifts as required
• Meets the Pursuit grooming policies and standards

What will your work environment be like:This fun, summer job runs from April 16 to October 12, 2022

• Beautiful. You’ll work in iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You’ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You’ll participate in team events – and fun!
• Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around national parks.
• Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog. Connect with friends around a bonfire instead of through WiFi
• Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required

This job description describes this role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required.Quick Apply

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