Why join us?

Known as one of the most stunning alpine settings in the Canadian Rockies, and ranked the #1 day hike in Canada by Lonely Planet, Sunshine Meadows offers visitors unparalleled views. As spring turns into summer the meadows are in full bloom and painted with colourful wildflowers, setting off jaw-dropping views of surrounding peaks, including Mt. Assiniboine, “the Matterhorn of the Canadian Rockies".

What’s in it for you?

• A ridiculously cool life experience
• A plethora of lively staff events all season long
• A chance to enjoy the alpine vistas

Description

The Staff Accommodation Foreperson provides an outstanding staff experience, leading the custodial team and performing general light maintenance in and around the on-site company staff accommodations. This role involves physical demands such as manual labor, lifting, and carrying. The Foreperson reports to the Staff Accommodation Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor, as well as liaising with resort maintenance departments.

Job Functions

• The primary function of this role is to act as a leader to the Staff Accommodation Custodial team, adhering to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and professionalism.
• Completing daily and weekly cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Inspecting sites and facilities to ensure established standards are met.
• Performing general light maintenance duties, including: area touch-ups, assembling shelving units and furniture, fixing existing fittings, working with hand tools and small equipment.
• Recommend or arrange for additional services required such as painting, repair work, renovations or replacement of furnishings and equipment.
• Other duties and specific projects may be requested and assigned from time to time.

Experience/Requirements

• Professional, positive, friendly attitude, energetic and self-motivated.
• Previous experience in a leadership role or overseeing/supervising a team is an asset, but not required.
• Excellent time-management, problem-solving, and team-work skills.
• Prepared to work flexible schedules (weekends, holidays, some evenings, and overtime).
• Prepared to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions (appropriate footwear, outerwear, etc.).
• Must always maintain confidentiality and professional conduct, on or off-duty, and online.
• Effectively provide training, support and assistance to coworkers.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training.
• Timely and accurate incident reporting and deficiencies reporting to appropriate departments/personnel.
• Must be punctual, and dependable.
• Previous experience with hand tools is an asset.
• Previous experience with a trade such as plumbing or carpentry is an asset, but not required.

Additional Considerations

• Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.
• This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, constant trunk rotation, occasionally lifting, pushing/pulling of equipment, and using tools for removal of snow and ice (up to 30 kg). Occasionally climb ladders or inclined stairs up to 5m.
• This role may operate hand tools and work around moving equipment.
• Some uniform pieces are provided. Forepersons must be prepared and wear appropriate footwear, gloves, layers, etc. for the conditions.

This role is subject to the terms and conditions contained in the Sunshine Village Employee Handbook and Policy Manual, and the Alberta Employment Standards Code

Please note: While this is a summer position, we’re looking for someone to get started this winter.

Can’t wait to get started? Great, because we can’t wait to hear from you! Click the "Apply Now" button above to get started!

Sunshine Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity within our workplace.