Assistant Director, People & Culture

Fairmont; Whistler Village; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont Chateau Whistler invites an experienced HR leader to join as Assistant Director, People & Culture. In this full-time, 12-month fixed-term role, you will partner with resort leaders to foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace and oversee daily People & Culture operations.

You will drive recruitment, onboarding, retention, succession planning, and talent development initiatives, provide guidance on employee relations and performance management, and ensure compliance with employment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Human Resources leadership experience.
• Proven experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, leadership development, and workforce planning.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Exceptional relationship-building, coaching, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, with CPHR designation considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day People & Culture operation, partnering with hotel leaders to create an exceptional colleague experience across the resort.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, retention, succession planning and talent development initiatives that support business growth.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching and employment legislation.
• Champion colleague engagement through recognition programs, learning opportunities, and a culture of trust, inclusion, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with employment standards, company policies, benefits administration, and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Support departmental strategy, budgeting, and key People & Culture initiatives alongside the Director, People & Culture.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Leadership development

Workforce planning

Coaching and communication

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in HR or Business

CPHR designation (asset)

Job 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

At Fairmont Chateau Whistler, our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. As Assistant Director, People & Culture, you will play a key leadership role in fostering an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing workplace culture. Supporting the Director, People & Culture, you will oversee daily departmental operations while partnering with leaders across the resort to drive colleague engagement, talent development, recruitment, retention, and compliance initiatives.

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract position.

Pay Range: $90,000 - $100,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications

Job Duties Include:

• Lead the day-to-day People & Culture operation, partnering with hotel leaders to create an exceptional colleague experience across the resort.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, retention, succession planning and talent development initiatives that support business growth.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching and employment legislation.
• Champion colleague engagement through recognition programs, learning opportunities, and a culture of trust, inclusion, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with employment standards, company policies, benefits administration, and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Support departmental strategy, budgeting, and key People & Culture initiatives alongside the Director, People & Culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Human Resources leadership experience, preferably within hospitality or a similarly fast-paced operational environment.
• Proven experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, leadership development, and workforce planning.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Exceptional relationship-building, coaching, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, with CPHR designation considered a strong asset.

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.

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: [e-mail].

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