Fairmont’s Canadian Western Mountain Region - Student Work Experience Program
Combine valuable work experience with an energetic, fun lifestyle! If you are talented, motivated and enrolled in a hospitality, tourism, culinary or hotel and restaurant management program, our student positions are your opportunity to relate your classroom study to the day-to-day operations of Canada’s most breathtaking resorts.
Fairmont Canada’s Western Mountain Region (Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and Fairmont Chateau Whistler) is now recruiting for the following student opportunities:
Successful applicants will be matched to available positions based on previous relevant work experience, area of studies and the hotel’s operational requirements.
What is in it for you:
• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site
• Daily duty meal in our staff cafeteria
• Employee Travel Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Platform (LifeWorks)
• Discounts on food & beverage/fitness centre/spa/golf/ski
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Canada’s Western Mountain Region and over 5,000 properties with Accor
Student Work Experience Program
Hospitality Students (including: Culinary, Tourism, Event Management, Business, etc.)
Our Student Work Experience program is an internship opportunity for Hospitality/Tourism/Culinary students to join our hotels for a Summer placement, where they will gain valuable work experience, but also the opportunity to cross train within other departments, have a mentor in leadership, network, and we hold events strictly for our SWEP participants
Why SWEP?
• Grow Your Career – Opportunities to return after your co-op in a Full-time capacity, often in an elevated role
• Hands-on Experience – 4-6 month internship/co-op at large scale, luxury hotels
• Valuable Activities – LinkedIn Learning Sessions, Wine Knowledge & Cocktail Basics, Guest Speakers, Welcome Activities, Graduation Party
• Build Your Network – Work and grow with like-minded hospitality professionals
Qualifications
• Must be enrolled in a Hospitality-related Program
• Culinary, Golf, Tourism or Hotel/Restaurant Management
• Must be legally able to work in Canada
Graduate Opportunities
Inspire – Leadership Development Program
12 or 18-month accelerated program to develop leadership capabilities on a pre-determined rotation throughout the hotel. INSPIRE Graduate Program - Canada
Direct Placement Opportunities
All of our permanent opportunities are available to graduating students, should they meet the qualifications of the position.
Visit FairmontMTNJobs.com to learn more
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.
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To apply, click on "Apply Now" and proceed with creating your candidate profile, followed by uploading your resume and completing the online questionnaire sent to your Inbox from Accor (check all mailboxes if you cannot locate this invitation).
In your application, please outline your property and position preferences. If selected, you will be contacted directly by one of our recruiters.
Opportunities for ALL Students
All departments post seasonal positions for the Summer months (May – September) at our properties, students from any program are welcome to apply.
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