Banff Gondola Guest Experience Supervisor

Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit - Banff, AB
$19 an hour


What 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?:
Support, coach and ensure that each member of the front office team
Provides upbeat and professional guest service that goes above and beyond our guests’ expectations
Train new staff members and provide ongoing feedback
Coordinate management of the Front Office to ensure a smooth operation, problem solve on the spot when required, report technical issues in a timely manner
Serve as the escalation point for customer service issues, handle customer concerns and react quickly and professionally
Help create a positive and encouraging team environment and motivate team to achieve sales goals
Act as the supervisor on duty - take charge of all guest services and cash handling security for the Banff Gondola
Ensure all areas of the Front Office operations meet expectations from cleanliness standards, employee appearance, customer service, safety and environmental standards
Assist with meeting the financial expectations of the department by ensuring labor costs are kept within plan
Execute all work in a safe, professional manner in compliance with H&S and our Always Honest Policy
Perform the duties of a Guest Experience Expert as required
Actively participate in committees
What skills and experience do you need for this job?:
Proven leadership skills and a passion for coaching and developing employee skills
Strong customer focus providing friendly, professional and efficient service
Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
Demonstrate high levels of positive energy and a willingness to take on new challenges
Ability to thrive and lead in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and good communication and listening skills with local and international guests and staff
Second language skills highly advantageous
Solid knowledge of the products and services available in Banff and its surroundings
Accuracy and efficiency in handling large amounts of cash ($CAD and $US) and debit/credit transactions under fast-paced and busy conditions
Passion for employee and guest safety
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel required)
First Aid Training an asset
Physical demands including constant use of hands, repetitive actions and speaking, sitting/standing for long periods of time, frequent bending/twisting, working outdoors, and may lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
What will your work environment be like?:
This fun, summer job runs from April, May or June through to September or October 2021.
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.



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