Hozpitality - Gardener / Senior Gardener
Location
Whistler, BC | Canada
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Company Description
Your team and working environment: Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort defines mountain luxury in the heart of Whistler, British Columbia - Host Mountain Resort of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Located in the spectacular coastal mountain range, Whistler is Canada's premier, year-round outdoor adventure destination - just two hours north of downtown Vancouver. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience and on-site championship golf course, Fairmont Chateau Whistler is Whistler's largest conference resort hotel with 519 guestrooms and suites, exceptional dining in five unique outlets and full resort amenities including a slopeside Health Club. Since opening its doors in 1989, this landmark destination has welcomed guests and colleagues to an unforgettable mountain adventure - start yours today!
Job Description
Gardener / Senior Gardener You'll showcase the natural beauty of the environment in which our guests visit! With your attention to detail you will care and maintain ornamental plants, shrubs and trees on the hotel grounds and selected golf course sites.
These are
full-time, seasonal positions that will run from
April until September/October 2024. Pay Rate: Gardener - $19.00 per hour
Senior Gardener - $21.35 per hour
What is in it for you: - Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided for full time status employees
- One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria
- Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
- Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise & Jasper (subject to availability)
- Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
- Discounts while using our resort's Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course
- Automatically added to our resort's Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Whistler and over 5,000 properties with Accor
What you will be doing: - Consistently offer a professional and friendly greeting, and provide engaging service
- Grooming and tending gardens, and ensuring a high level of aesthetic quality throughout the hotel property
- Operates mechanical and power equipment utilized in the maintenance of ornamental plants and trees
- Assist in overseeing daily operations of the Gardening Department (Senior Gardener)
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Your experience and skills include: - Knowledge of the characteristics and cultural requirements of ornamental plants, shrubs and trees adapted to the region is an asset
- Must have knowledge and experience or skills in basic gardening or other horticulture related areas
- A valid Class 5 Driver's license with a clean record is required
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): - Constant standing and walking throughout shift
- Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50+ lbs
- Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
- Occasional ascending or descending stairs and ramps
Additional Information
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.
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#BELIMITLESS APPLY TODAY: For more information on working and living at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler please visit Fairmont Chateau Whistler Careers (whistler-jobs.ca)
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