Front Desk Agent, Hi Whistler Jobs in Whistler, BC
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Whistler, BC
Top Benefits
About the role
HI Whistler
Come join the fun, life-loving team at HI Whistler! Whether it’s for summer, winter - or both - you’ll have a bunch of friends to explore all of what #whislife has to offer! Whether you are a mountain newbie or a mountain shredder, you’ll find like-minded teammates to create lifelong memories at our hostel. With discounts on ski passes, deals on adventure activities, super-subsidized housing, and a plethora of free outdoor adventures, HI Whistler can be your basecamp for everything. We work hard and make it look easy with our relaxed atmosphere, offering shifts that help you make the most of your time with us. You've heard all about Whistler, now come and enjoy it as part of an unforgettable community culture!
What's in it for you
- Get the best value on staff accommodation: $10 per night in an onsite shared staff accommodation.
- Have fun on and off shift with fellow adventurers.
- Meet like-minded travelers every day and become their local guide.
- Free laundry, Wi-Fi, and access to sports gear and staff bikes!
- A laid-back, casual work environment.
- 40% off all food and drink at Cheaky's Café!
- FREE STAYS across HI Canada's extensive network with more than 40 HI locations across Canada, the world is your oyster!
- Constant events to join in with other guests and staff, such as pub crawls, BBQs, spikeball tournament ... or borrow one of the mountain bikes or camping gear and head out with your teammates for your own adventure!
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
What you will be doing as a Front Desk Agent
- Our Front Desk Agents welcome all guests by providing excellent customer service, being local experts and being able to solve any guest problem.
- Tons of opportunities to experience our destination on your time off as you become a local expert—free and discounted activities, free hostel stays within the HI Canada network and more.
- Being part of a not-for-profit organization that embraces sustainable tourism.
- Room for growth and discovery! Many of our leaders started out on the front lines, and we’re eager to promote from within and provide opportunities to try out different roles.
What we look for
- You’ll be somebody who enjoys working with and meeting new people; we’ll train you up on our Property Management system, and some prior experience is always an asset.
- You’ll need to be a quick learner, comfortable thinking on your feet and solving problems – you’ll quickly become an expert on all things to do with the hostel, the town and outdoor adventures, and share your knowledge with our guests.
- You’ll bring your positive energy and be able to smile in the face of daily challenges. An understanding of service recovery and experience handling and resolving guest complaints effectively is essential.
- We’re always looking for people who are looking to grow within the industry. Most of our promotions are from within; most of our Assistant General Managers and Managers in our hostel network started as Front Desk Agents.
Join our community
If the lifestyle described above gets you excited, you'll be a great fit for our team. Whether you're on a working holiday and this will be a short stop on a longer trip, or you're looking to stay connected to the hostel lifestyle by working among travellers, this is the kind of place for you.
Our team is made up of people from all over the world who are bound by our shared desire to discover new places. You recognize that what draws you to Whistler is what draws our guests here, and you're committed to working with a team of like-minded people to share the best of Whistler and the accessibility of travel with the world.
Whether this is just a short stop on your backpacking journey, or you are looking to join a community of folks committed to travel, there is a spot for you at HI Whistler where you can belong.
Check out what it's like to live and work here: https://hihostels.ca/en/careers/live-work-hi-whistler
Background Checks
As part of our standard hiring procedure, successful candidates will be subject to comprehensive background checks. These checks may include employment verification, reference checks, educational qualifications verification, and criminal record checks where applicable.
About HI
We love travelling. To us, travel isn’t just about going places, it’s also about meeting people, discovering cultures, eating new food and most of all, learning how people do things differently than we do back home.
We believe that through hostelling, we become more conscious about the world around us; and we can even make the world a better place. Our mission is to build an accessible community of conscious travellers who share a greater understanding of people, places and cultures through our network of hostels and people.
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About Hostelling International Canada
We speak different languages, but we're all in this together. Hostels were designed to lower the barriers to travel, because we believe travel fosters a deeper understanding of people, places, and the world around. It's our mission to promote a community of global citizens who have the wisdom and humanity to make the world a better place, and that's what makes hostels the first choice for experienced travelers.
In hostels, you're more likely to meet someone from the other side of the world than someone from your hometown. Our shared kitchens, dining rooms and lounges ensure plenty of opportunities to connect with other travelers, and with hostel events and programs ranging from casual outings to rich cultural activities we help you get to know the destination as we do, beyond what you'll find in guidebooks.
The best part is you don't have to travel far or study abroad to experience hostels for yourself. Our affordable hostels are located in converted mansions, reinvented lighthouses and historic buildings reclaimed in the spirit of discovery and community all across the country.
Hostelling International USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization founded in 1934 to promote international understanding of the world and its people through hostelling. HI USA, in cooperation with other national associations worldwide, belongs to Hostelling International. This global network offers thousands of hostels in nearly 80 countries.