Whistler Experience Guide Supervisor
- Whistler, BC, Canada
Starting Rate of Pay: $24.25 per hour · Full-time
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- Pay
- Starting Rate of Pay: $24.25 per hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Company Description
Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, just two hours north of Downtown Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience in the winter, and an on-site championship golf course in the summer, we are Canada’s year-round outdoor adventure destination. Additionally, we are Whistler's largest conference resort hotel, offering 5 unique dining outlets, a slope-side Health Club, and 519 guestrooms and suites.
Job Description
Whistler Experience Guide Supervisor
Play a key role in delivering exceptional outdoor experiences and personalized guest adventures while supporting the daily operations of the Whistler Experience program.
This is a full-time, permanent position starting as soon as possible.
Starting Rate of Pay: $24.25 per hour
Job Duties Include:
- Coordinate and manage guest activities through digital booking platforms, including tour inventory, guide scheduling, guest communications, and activity reservations.
- Lead private guided experiences including hiking, biking, snowshoeing, skiing, and other resort activities while ensuring exceptional guest service and safety standards.
- Supervise, train and support Whistler Experience Guides, ensuring all required certifications, training records and safety protocols are maintained.
- Collaborate with the Health Club & Recreation leadership team to develop, coordinate and deliver resort programming, special events, and group activities.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels for activity equipment, retail products, and operational supplies.
- Promote and upsell private guided experiences while building strong relationships with local businesses and tourism partners.
- Assist with Health Club and Recreation operations as required to support the overall guest experience.
Qualifications
- Standard First Aid or Wilderness First Aid certification required.
- Valid Class 4 Driver's License required.
- Extensive knowledge of Whistler Blackcomb, local hiking trails and the Sea-to-Sky region.
- Experience leading outdoor recreation activities such as skiing, biking, hiking, or snowshoeing.
- Previous experience in guiding, concierge services, recreation programming, leadership, or outdoor instruction is an asset.
Job Perks & Benefits:
- Subsidized staff accommodation provided
- Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria per shift
- Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
- Hotel leisure benefits including Golf/Ski passes
Additional Information
Visa Requirements: To progress with your application, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
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Responsibilities
The supervisor will manage daily operations for the Whistler Experience program, including coordinating guest activities and booking platforms. They are also responsible for leading outdoor guided experiences and supervising the team of guides to ensure safety and service standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Class 4 Driver's License and Standard or Wilderness First Aid certification. Extensive knowledge of the Whistler Blackcomb region and prior experience in outdoor recreation or leadership is required.
Skills
- Guest service
- Team leadership
- Outdoor recreation
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Biking
- Snowshoeing
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Safety protocols
- Digital booking platforms
- Activity coordination
- Upselling
- First aid
- Resort operations
Benefits
- Subsidized staff accommodation
- Complimentary meal in staff cafeteria
- Employee travel program
- Hotel leisure benefits
- Golf passes
- Ski passes
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Hospitality
- Sports & Recreation
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Whistler Blackcomb
- Fairmont Chateau Whistler
- Outdoor recreation
- Guest experience
- Resort management
- First aid
- Wilderness first aid
- Class 4 driver's license
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Biking
- Snowshoeing
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Recreation programming
- Concierge services
- Safety protocols
- Digital booking