Bell Desk Attendant (6 Month Term)

Kinsley Power Systems; Banff; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Staff cafeteria and restaurant cash/ID

Onsite fitness facility

Job summary

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is seeking a friendly Bell Desk Attendant to ensure a memorable stay for our guests. You will assist with transportation needs, luggage storage, and provide local information, keeping the lobby tidy and welcoming.

Reporting to the Guest Services Manager, you will handle guest room showings, assist with mobility needs, and help maintain the lobby fireplace and vehicle readiness.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Professional presentation and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with transportation needs, luggage storage, and housekeeping requests.
• Provide guests with local information and recommendations.
• Maintain lobby cleanliness and tidiness.
• Handle guest laundry pickup and delivery.
• Show guest rooms and assist guests to and from rooms; track mobility issues.
• Maintain lobby fireplace on cold days and a presence in the lobby to help guests.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Time management

Professional presentation

Job description

Bell Desk Attendant

This is a term position for 6 months.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nation – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

Banff Centre is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Bell Desk Attendant to ensure a memorable stay for our visiting guests. Motivated and customer-service oriented, you will maintain the organization of guest's luggage and belongings to and from guest rooms, providing storage if required, while ensuring the lobby is kept clean at all times.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Guest Services Manager, below are some key responsibilities:

• Assist guest with transportation needs, storage of luggage, communicating housekeeping requests etc.
• Provide guests with local information - including Banff Centre events and dining recommendations
• Maintain cleanliness/tidiness of lobby
• Pick-up and delivery of guest laundry
• Show guest rooms, assist guests to and from rooms as required, and keep track of mobility issues
• Maintain a fire in the lobby lounge fireplace on colder mountain days
• Maintain a presence in the lobby to be able to help guests and answer questions
• Maintain cleanliness and serviceability of the Guest Services vehicle

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• Previous customer service experience and a strong desire to assist people and to provide quality experiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Professional presentation and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag at all times.

Special Requirements

• Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.
• Physical stamina and the ability to move heavy equipment is required.
• This position requires a valid license to drive in Alberta.

Employment Terms & Benefits

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500 hour probationary period.
• This position pays $18.64 per hour working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional development
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate + first month free for new staff!

Application Process

• Candidates offered a position with BanffCentre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
• Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.