Hospitality Couple - Vermilion Crossing, BC

Dates: May to October 

Rate of Pay: $20 000-$25 000 Salary for couple to split, paid biweekly

Hours: Variable

Company:   Kootenay Park Lodge provides overnight visitors with accommodations, dining, and recreation experiences.  In addition, a large general store is located on the property offering snacks, souvenirs, clothing, gifts and information to guests and highway travelers.   We are located remotely on a busy highway in Kootenay National Park.  It is a 45-minute drive to both Banff, Lake Louise and Radium Hot Springs.  The lodge is operated completely off generators and there is no cell reception, however the main buildings do have WIFI. 

As a smaller operation we are looking for multi-talented employees to fulfill a variety of positions around the lodge. We are a family run business with the owners living onsite and very hands on with the day-to-day operations of the business.  Kootenay Park Lodge is vibrant, energetic, dynamic work environment and we are seeking hardy and resilient team members.  With a picturesque mountain setting and glacier river, it is a dream location for any nature enthusiast, however you will need to be prepared to enjoy working in all weather conditions. 

Perks and Onsite Living: We offer semi-private accommodations, snacks, staples and a daily family style meal. Room and board are deducted from each pay cheque and awarded back to you in the form of a bonus at the end of contract.  Employees have use of staff fire pit, shared bicycles, staff room with fridge, microwave, coffee maker and gathering area.  We value hard work and loyalty of our team and reward staff with extra perks including dinners out, movies nights, bowling, rafting, horseback riding and staff BBQs and theme nights. 

Job Description/Responsibilities:   We are seeking a couple who together possess the following skills and experience. Your main responsibilities will be participating in and assisting to oversee all day to day operations. This includes a hands on approach to completing day to day tasks as well as training and monitoring other employees while working closely with onsite owners. 

Front Desk/Information: Welcome guests, complete check-in procedures, process payments, provide information about the history of the lodge and area, provide directions and recommendations about nearby hiking trails and attractions.

Retail/Customer Service: Greet customers, keep merchandise stocked and tidy, and process sales transactions.  On a day-to-day basis, you will be expected to answer customer inquiries, operate a cash register, take payment, make change, monitor inventory, upsell, re- fold clothing, polish glassware, light cleaning duties including washrooms.

Housekeeping: Change over rooms including light and heavy cleaning duties, wash and fold linens and towels, stock firewood and other cabin consumables, work independently and prioritize items as needed.

Maintenance: Ensure diesel generators are kept in good working order, plumbing repairs including toilets, fixtures and hot water tanks, lighting pilot lights, wood chopping, cutting grass, painting and general repairs.

Cooking and Kitchen Duties: Safe food handling, operating a grill, preparing salads, using a deep fryer, maintaining a clean working environment. 

Child care and household errands: Providing onsite supervision for an energetic, playful, engaging 4 year old girl including snacks, meals and bedtime routines.  Take child to town (Canmore, Invermere, Calgary) to pick up groceries, supplies and attend library play groups, outdoor activities, group sports etc.

Requirements and Qualifications: You will be a resilient,

 hardworking, motivated, self-starter who is personable, accommodating and knowledgeable.  Own transportation is required. You will have completed high school, GED or be enrolled in post-secondary education and will have transferrable prior work experience. You will have or be willing to obtain Safe Food Handling course and Serve Right or equivalent, Criminal Records Check, and references.  In addition, we are seeking employees who are active, outdoor oriented and prepared to live in a somewhat isolated environment.